Ecologist

Ecologist

Closing date:
Salary: £25,553 -£28,000
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House
22 Thorpe Road,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Dr. Charlotte Packman holding a bat whilst out bat monitoring (credit: NWT)

Norfolk Wildlife Services is hiring an ecologist to undertake the professional delivery and completion of a wide range of ecological consultancy contracts on behalf of NWS clients.

Contact details

Completed applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and e-mailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.

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.

Thank you for your interest in working with us, good luck with your application. We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying please email rachels@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk  to arrange a chat.

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.

Our focus is on providing high quality ecological expertise to ensure our clients' projects move forward while ensuring protection and benefits for wildlife.

About the role

The role will undertake the professional delivery and completion of a wide range of ecological consultancy contracts on behalf of NWS clients, including (but not exclusive to):

  • 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

About you

For the role, the following skills and experience are considered essential:

  • A degree or equivalent experience in ecology or another relevant subject;
  • Hold or at least be eligible for membership of CIEEM;
  • Previous experience in conservation or with a consultancy business;
  • Experience of undertaking species and habitat surveys and developing management and action plans;
  • A flexible approach to work, sound organisational skills and the ability to produce clear and concise work to tight deadlines;
  • Good knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation;
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to own transport with business insurance use.

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