Strategic Ecologist: Major Projects Leader

Nottinghamshire Wildlife; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

TOIL and paid overtime

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust EMEC seeks an experienced Strategic Ecologist to lead the delivery of major projects in infrastructure, development and conservation. This role blends ecological expertise with strategic thinking and practical delivery across project teams, with a focus on biodiversity and long-term nature recovery.

You will build close client relationships, develop detailed biodiversity strategies and guide habitat management from concept through to on-ground action.

Qualifications

• Strong ecological knowledge and professional ecology experience.
• Ability to interpret ecological data and translate into practical delivery.
• Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic ecological expertise across major, long-term client projects.
• Develop and translate biodiversity objectives into practical plans and interventions.
• Establish ecological baselines, develop strategies and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate ecologists, subcontractors and partners across projects.
• Support tenders, proposals and business development with major clients.
• Undertake ecological surveys, assessments and other consultancy work as needed.

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust EMEC seeks an experienced Strategic Ecologist to lead the delivery of major projects in infrastructure, development and conservation. This role blends ecological expertise with strategic thinking and practical delivery across project teams, with a focus on biodiversity and long-term nature recovery.

You will build close client relationships, develop detailed biodiversity strategies and guide habitat management from concept through to on-ground action.