Senior Ecologist
ECOSA are pleased to be seeking a Senior Ecologist to join us at our head office in rural Hampshire.
With the support of our large team of ecologists, you will use your expertise to provide sound advice and deliver a wide range of survey and mitigation solutions across a diverse and portfolio of projects to ensure our clients' development and conservation goals are successful in respect of ecology.
As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice and the positive promotion of the profession.
This role is offered as full-time and permanent or with part-time or flexible working options available.
To view recent examples of ECOSA team activities then please see the ECOSA LinkedIn page here
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Full CIEEM membership (or be working towards this)
- Degree in a relevant subject;
- Minimum of four years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy;
- Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys;
- Excellent project management skills, particularly in relation to medium to large scale developments;
- Proven experience of preparing technical report writing, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports.
- Hold at least one Natural England / Natural Resources Wales protected species class licence;
- Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance;
- Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills;
- A full driving licence; and
- Legal entitlement to work in the UK.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of using QGIS;
- A particular specialism e.g. bats, hazel dormouse, reptiles, botany etc.
- Experience in technical report QA
What ECOSA can offer you
ECOSA has a dedicated team of ecologists who are committed to the success of the business. To support staff in this goal and to manage staff wellbeing we have developed a range of Company benefits. As part of the team you will have access to / receive:
- A competitive salary in the range of £33,000-£42,000 depending on experience;
- Access to complimentary private GP appointments for all staff and their families;
- Enrolment to company healthcare scheme;
- A generous structured training budget and regular in-house training;
- An employee assistance programme to provide access to information on wellness, medical health and general life support and advice.
- Core working hours between 10:00-16:00, with flexibility around these times;
- Access to a contributory private pension, with matched contributions up to 5%;
- Flexibility to work from home with prior agreement;
- Company laptop and phone;
- CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the Company;
- A relaxed office environment and a friendly team;
- Regular social events and yearly charity days;
- Ability to accrue TOIL or be paid overtime;
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays;
- Your birthday as annual leave after three years' service and an extra day's leave per year after five years' service; and
- A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds, lunch and break out area;
ECOSA are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment where all of our staff can thrive and actively encourage input from staff and contributions from the team on the direction of the company.
How to Apply
Please email your Curriculum Vitae, ensuring to highlight all relevant knowledge, experience and skills, for the attention of Simon Colenutt, Managing Principal Ecologist at simon@ecosa.co.uk). If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact Simon in the first instance.
Please title your email in the subject line 'Senior Ecologist Vacancy'.
The closing date for applications is 6th September 2024, with interviews undertaken in week commencing 16th September 2024.
