senior ecologist

Location: Leeds (preferred) / Bolsover (considered)
Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a small, friendly ecological consultancy established in 2019. They deliver high-quality ecological services across the UK, with most work based in the North of England.

Due to continued growth, they're seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their team - someone who's confident managing projects, mentoring others, and delivering great ecology outcomes.

You'll manage a variety of ecology projects from start to finish, liaising with clients, leading surveys, and producing high-quality reports. The ideal candidate will have at least four years' consultancy experience, strong project management skills, and a specialism in badgers, bats (including tree climbing), botany or ornithology.

Mitigation licence holders and confident report writers are especially encouraged to apply.

• Minimum 2 years' consultancy experience as a senior

• Degree in Ecology or related field

• CIEEM membership (Associate or Full)

• Protected species licence(s) desirable

• Strong project management and report writing skills

• Working knowledge of planning policy and legislation

• Proficiency with QGIS/QField

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional evening/weekend surveys

• Flexible working

• Paid overtime or TOIL

• Funded professional memberships & licences

• Ongoing CPD and training

• Pension contributions & annual bonus

• Social events & Christmas shutdown

For more info, please contact:(url removed)