Senior Ecologist

Summary

Join Environment Bank (EB), a rapidly growing organization revolutionizing biodiversity conservation, as a Senior Ecologist. You will lead Habitat Bank projects from inception to completion, overseeing ecological surveys, data analysis, habitat design, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring. This role requires extensive experience in ecological surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and habitat management. EB offers a fulfilling work environment with flexible arrangements, wellness programs, and competitive benefits. If you're passionate about making a real difference in environmental conservation and possess strong leadership and ecological expertise, this is the ideal opportunity for you. We are looking for experienced candidates throughout England.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field
• CIEEM Full or Associate Membership
• FISC Level 4 – or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid
• Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain, use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS tools
• Solid grounding in knowledge of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues
• Experience in practical habitat creation and management techniques within an NGO or agricultural setting e.g. conservation grazing or forestry management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives
• Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary. All with support and supervision from senior staff when necessary
• Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and calculations utilising the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
• Lead on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans and associated strategies with technical support from the wider team as needed. Digital mapping and presentation of habitat baselines and habitat creation proposals using GIS
• Liaison and relationship building with landowners and other stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process
• Lead on organising and undertaking monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks and liaising with landowners and land managers to discuss and adapt management plans, with support and supervision from senior staff as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Remote working with regional/departmental co working days as organised
• Annual company performance-related bonus
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays, birthday and wellness day
• Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
• Medical cash back scheme
• 3x death in service cover
• Wellness programs