Principle Ecologist

Job DescriptionPrinciple Ecologist – Work from Home (South of England, within 100 miles of London )

Principle Ecologist £45,000 - £55,000 | Full-time | Flexible Work | Senior Management Role

Tired of endless nights in the field? Want to use your expertise to lead, mentor, and actually shape a team? Due to exponential growth, we are seeking a Principle Ecologist to join our team!

We get it. You’ve been out there, in the mud, chasing bats, juggling deadlines, and probably surviving on service station sandwiches. You’ve put in the graft, and now you’re ready for something different—something where your experience actually matters beyond just writing another report.

That’s where ROAVR Group comes in.

We’re a tech-driven, progressive, innovative ecology consultancy. Our team is scattered across the UK, with a head office in Inverness, but we work remotely, making a real difference without getting bogged down in corporate nonsense. We’re looking for a Principle Ecologist to lead, mentor, and guide our team—bringing quality, structure, and expertise to our growing business.

What’s the job?

• Quality control of reports—helping our junior team members level up their work.
• Providing expert advice to both clients and our in-house sales team on complex projects.
• Handling tricky ecological queries—you know, the ones that make everyone panic.
• Supporting our ecologists across the UK—mentoring, guiding, and troubleshooting when they need help.
• A bit of fieldwork if you fancy it—but no pressure if you’re happy staying desk-based.
• As a Principle Ecologist, you’ll be part of our senior management team, meeting in Inverness every three months (yes, we’ll cover travel).
• Working from home, but with occasional travel for site visits, client meetings, or team events.
  

What we’re looking for:

• You’re an experienced ecologist who knows their stuff.
• You’ve got a protected species licence (or three) under your belt.
• You know BS 42020, BNG, UKHab and all the usual ecological regs inside and out.
• You actually enjoy helping others—mentoring, teaching, and making sure work meets a high standard.
• You’re a problem solver—able to tackle tricky planning, licensing, and survey challenges.
• You’re based within 100 miles of London (we’d love to have you close enough for occasional meet-ups and site visits with our ecologists).
• You’re tech-savvy (we use a lot of cool tools to make our lives easier).
• You are based in Berkshire, Oxfordshire or the West Midlands.

Why join ROAVR?

• No rigid office hours—work when you work best.
• A role with purpose—you’re not just churning out reports; you’re guiding the next of ecologists.
• Home-based with proper flexibility—no commuting stress.
• Competitive salary (£45,000 - £55,000) plus benefits.
• Joining bonus of £1500 - to be paid after a successful 3 month probationary period.
• Regular team meet-ups in Inverness (because we like to stay connected, not just on Zoom).
• A company that actually cares—about our people, our clients, and the planet.

If you’re looking for a job where you can make a real impact, help others grow, and still keep your hand in the ecological world (without the constant 4am starts!), we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply?

Click Apply Now or send your CV and a quick note about why you’d be a great fit to Loren@roavr-group.co.uk