Senior Ecologist

Greenbridge Recruitment; Northam; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

NEST pension

Hybrid working

CPD allowance

CIEEM fees paid

Clothing/footwear allowance

Pool cars

Job summary

Greenbridge Recruitment is assisting a small, independent ecological consultancy to hire a Senior Ecologist with habitats, botany and BNG expertise. The role can be based in Dawlish or Bideford, with leadership in habitats and mentoring for junior colleagues.

Focus is on Devon-based projects, with occasional travel within two hours' drive across the Southwest. A bat licence is welcome but not mandatory, and the team supports wellbeing, flexibility and professional development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in ecology.
• Strong BNG experience.
• FISC Level 3 or 4.
• Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team.
• Excellent report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on habitats, botany and BNG work.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Work independently and with a small team.
• Deliver projects across Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
• Flexible/hybrid working and emphasis on wellbeing.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

FISC Level 3 or 4

CIEEM membership

Job description

Are you a Senior Ecologist in Devon looking for a change of pace?

Or an experienced Consultant looking for that next step up in a supportive environment?

We're working witha small, independent ecological consultancy to find a Senior Ecologist with strong habitats, botany, and BNG expertise to complement the team's existing bat-focused capability.

About the role

The post can bebased in Dawlish or Bideford, with Bideford preferred to support one of the co-directors. You'll ideally be able to lead on all things habitats, botany and BNG,whilementoring and supporting junior colleagues, helping them build their skills and confidence. No prior management experience is required, however, thoughyou'll be well supported to developthose capabilities formally over time if desired/needed.Work will be mostly localacross projects in Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset — generally within about a two-hour drive, with occasional work further afield.

While the team holds significant bat expertise and licences between its members, the team areequally welcoming to candidates who hold a bat licence themselves and/or wish to develop that alongside their habitats/botany/BNG practice. The consultancy has agreat reputation for both it's work and retaining its people, andstaff consistently report high levels of satisfaction in annual reviews. The working culture is collaborative and collegial, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mutual support rather than rigid supervision. Hours are flexible, with many team members structuring their week around family commitments, and part-time or condensed-hours arrangements could be consideredfor the right candidate. The role is hybrid, with roughly 2 days WFH per week, again flexible/negotiable.

What we're looking for:

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in ecology
• Strong BNG experience
• FISC Level 3 or 4
• Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team
• Excellent report-writing skills

Salary and benefits:

• £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, including mental health and wellbeing support
• NEST pension scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Annual CPD allowance
• Professional fees paid, e.g. CIEEM membership
• Clothing and footwear allowance for fieldwork
• Use of company pool cars for site visits