Senior Ecologist

Whether you are already a Senior Ecologist or looking to take your next step into a more senior role this position will provide you with an opportunity to build on your existing experience, leading and delivering on a range of projects.

Norfolk Wildlife Services is a professional, experienced and dedicated team offering a comprehensive range of ecological and arboricultural consultancy services. All our profits are donated to our parent charity, Norfolk Wildlife Trust for the benefit of nature conservation in Norfolk.

Responsibilities

Our focus is on providing high quality ecological expertise to ensure our client's projects move forward while ensuring protection and benefits for nature and wildlife. As a key member of the team you will undertake a wide range of ecological consultancy contracts on behalf of NWS clients including:

• Protected species surveys



• Site and habitat surveys and assessments (including BNG)



• Mitigation strategies for a wide range of habitats and species.



• Conservation management advice (species and habitats)



• Ecological Clerk of Works on selected projects


In addition, you will have line management responsibilities for an Assistant Ecologist and will delegate for the Principal Ecologist as needed.

We are looking for someone with a degree in ecology or its equivalent and ideally membership of CIEEM or be working towards it. Applications are particularly welcome from Ecologists who hold at least one Natural England (of other equivalent) protected species licence preferably Bat Survey Level 2 (or above).

You will enjoy working as part of a small, committed team and relish the challenge of working with a range of clients on different projects. In addition, you will ideally have:


• A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.



• Understanding, and experience in the application, of UK environmental legislation and policy.



• Experience in ecological field survey work (including to UKHab and protected species).



• Have up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for a range of protected species.



• Experience in report writing (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, management plans and Ecological Impact Assessments), and development of mitigation measures.



• Previous experience in conservation or with a consultancy business;



• A valid UK driving licence and access to own transport with business insurance use.
  
  In return we can offer you a competitive salary and generous pension contribution as well as other personal benefits including comprehensive sick pay, life insurance, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.


We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities outside of work.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates to interview on a rolling basis with the aim of appointing to the post as early as possible.

Interested?