Principal Ecologist

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: Circa £45,000

A well-established Ecological consultancy with over 35 years of experience is looking for a Principal Ecologist to manage projects, lead junior staff, and contribute to the growth of their business.

Principal Ecologist Role:

This consultancy has a diverse project portfolio, from retail and business parks to golf courses, to airports and shipping. In this role as a Principal Ecologist, you would be involved extensively in managing and delivering a range of Ecological projects and services, from Biodiversity Auditing, Ecological Impact Assessment and Protected Species Surveying, all the way through to Interpretation of UK Ecology Legislation. Client liaison will be a large focus of the role, as will the mentoring of more junior staff members.

Principal Ecologist Requirements:

• Extensive experience within Ecological consultancy
• Strong botanical skills (UKHab/NVC)
• Protected Species Licence(s)
• Project management experience
• Full driving licence

Principal Ecologist Benefits:

• Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day for every year of employment.
• Option to Buy/Sell Holidays
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Company Sick Pay: Up to 4 weeks of full pay within any rolling 12-month period, after passing probation.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working: 60:40 ratio of office to home working, and flexible hours of work.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Scenic Office Locations
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Training and Licence support

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