Senior and Principal Ecologist
hace 12 horas
Barnstaple
Are you looking for a new opportunity and a chance to advance in your chosen career? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects that balance wildlife conservation with development? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for a Senior Ecologist and a Principal Ecologist to join our team. At Lakeway Ecological Consultancy, we are a small but growing wildlife-focused ecological consultancy based in the heart of Devon. Due to our continued success, we are looking for passionate and skilled Senior staff to join our team. Why Join Us? • Career Growth: A fantastic opportunity to develop your consultancy career., • Diverse Projects: Work on everything from small-scale developments to large conservation and monitoring projects., • Flexible Working: Office-based in Okehampton, with hybrid or remote working options considered., • Work-Life Balance: TOIL policy in place to support a healthy work schedule. The roles entail; • Working alongside our Directors to ensure that a high-quality service is delivered to our clients, • Client liaison and development of client relationships, • Managing a wide range of projects from start to finish, • Technical reporting including PEA, EcIA, BNG reporting, HRA and phosphate assessments, • Mentoring our team of ecologists through training, development, support and advice, • Line management of junior staff, • Peer review of documents as part of our Quality Assurance process Who We Are Looking For Essential: • A degree in Ecology or related subject and substantial experience of working within a consultancy / nature conservation sector (5 years experience for Principal Ecologist), • In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques across a range of species (Principal Ecologist), • Ability to think outside the box and deliver solutions, • Experience with UKHab, BNG Assessments, protected species surveys & mitigation., • Strong communication skills, including liaising with Natural England, County Ecologists & Local, • Authorities., • CIEEM Membership, • A full UK driving licence (or alternative means to travel to remote survey sites). Desirable: • FISC Level 4 or equivalent botanical skills., • Experience mentoring or managing staff., • Experience conducting HRA assessments., • Protected species survey or mitigation licences. What We Offer • Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 Senior Ecologist, £40,000 - £46,000 Principal Ecologist, • Full-time (37.5 hrs) or Part-time (min. 3 days/week), • Holidays: 20 days + bank holidays + birthday off + Christmas shutdown (minimum 33 days total), • Training & Development: Access to external and in-house training, • Professional Membership Fees Covered (CIEEM, licences, vaccinations), • Attendance at a UK conference of your choice each year, • Pension Contribution: 5% employer contribution, • Toil policy to ensure work life balance maintained, with restricted anti-social hours surveys for senior staff (currently Ecologist level average no more than 2 per week), • Health benefits scheme membership How to apply Send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) detailing how you meet the role requirements to applications@lakeway-ecological.co.uk Questions? Call us on 01837 218016 We aim to acknowledge receipt of all applications within five working days. This opportunity will close as soon as the role is filled.