Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

WE ARE ECOSULIS

We are dedicated to recovering nature, by designing and delivering efficient and scalable nature-based solutions for both people and the planet.

Are you excited at the prospect of joining a passionate, innovative and forward thinking team working towards a goal of Rewilding half the planet by 2050? Do you want to use your current skills and knowledge to help make a difference?

If so, we might have the ideal job for you.

About us

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors. We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates. Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

Click here to find out more information.

About the role

The Senior Ecologist will provide experienced guidance, technical advice, input, and support to projects and personnel within the Ecology team.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Both development and technical review of client deliverables, e.g., mitigation licence applications, management plans, ecological reports, bids and quotations.
• Undertake site visits / surveys.
• Leading and developing in-house junior ecologists and interns by mentoring on technical issues to strengthen the team.
• Provide technical ecological guidance and support to the wider Ecosulis team where necessary.
• Accountable for the quality, coordination, resourcing and programming of a diverse range of projects.
• Leading and managing on budgets, SHEQ KPIs and deadlines.
• Reporting on project risk management to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Liaising with external stakeholder, clients and public and statutory bodies.

About you

As well as having high attention to quality and detail, you will have the ability to multi-task and work proactively and flexibly in a dynamic environment, whilst possessing strong prioritisation and organisation skills.  A good team player with enthusiasm for ecology and the environment would make you a desirable fit for this position.

Other key skills and experience required:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of UK wildlife legislation and policy, the planning system and of applying relevant guidance for surveys.
• Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
• Significant experience in surveying for a range of protected species.
• Experience of technical review of ecological reports.
• Good commercial and project management skills for a range of project size

Desirable:

• Experience in line management and leading a team would be advantageous.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• A holder of at least one protected species licence or have a specialism in a particular area.
• Competent using QGIS.

More information

• Job type: Full time – permanent
• Start date: October/November 2023
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Location: The role will be home based with travel to site, client meetings and management meetings as needed.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

Company benefits

What will you receive from us?

At Ecosulis we believe in meaningful benefits. We have designed our benefits package to ensure your employees feel supported through main life event as well as the day-to-day. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to our employee benefits, so you will be entitled to the below upon starting with us:

• Access to our Occupational Health Platform and EAP for wellbeing support
• Access to our Reward Hub platform.
• Remote Working for our ‘home-based’ roles.
• Welcome pack upon joining.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme. (so, you can reward your peers)

And the following upon completion of your 3 months' probation period:

• 3% company pension.
• Enhanced benefits supporting our employees through lifetime milestones.
• Compressed hours.
• CDP training allowance per year.
• Discounted holiday scheme.
• Brand new Fitbit.
• Access to our Healthcare Cash plan
• Access to the Bike-to-Work Scheme

You will also receive an extra day’s holiday for each year that you are with the company and have a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher when entering our monthly Friday photo competition.

We also encourage our employees as part of the flexible working arrangements, to take regular breaks and take time to spend outside when possible.

How to apply

To apply for the position please send your CV and covering letter using the below link:

https://ecosulis.bamboohr.com/careers/257

For further information or any questions regarding the position please do email our recruitment manager Josh at josh.plaister@ecosulis.co.uk

You can also email our HR team on hr@ecosulis.co.uk if you have any queries regarding the company and our onboarding process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.