Senior Ecologist (Remote)

Senior Ecologist | Remote (South of England) | Up to £45,000

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to work with a business that offers a high level of flexibility, fantastic progression opportunities, and the ability to help shape the way their business unit develops?

Ford and Stanley are working in partnership with one of the UK's leading Landscaping, Environmental Management and Arboriculture specialists, to find them a Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing Ecology Consultancy Services business unit.

Known for a strong commitment to sustainability, they are a certified B-Corp, meeting high standards in social and environmental impact. They support eco-friendly initiatives, including tree-planting and biodiversity projects, to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship.

This position would be well-suited to an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist that would like the autonomy to shape their own work bank, as at present, a significant proportion of their work is subcontracted out to their supply chain.

Thanks to their relatively small team, large existing client base, and untapped potential workstreams, if you consider yourself an entrepreneurial individual, you could help fundamentally shape how this business unit develops.

Benefits/Perks

1. Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%, based on individual and business performance)
2. Ongoing personal development support, e.g., protected species, habitat management, and legislative training, and support toward obtaining your chartership.
3. Company vehicle
4. Subsidised national gym memberships.
5. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
6. Bupa employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
7. A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertaking UK Habitat Classification Surveys and protected species surveys.
2. Building tenders and creating fee quotations.
3. Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs)
4. Managing medium to large sized projects with ability to track financial progress;
5. Line management of junior ecologists
6. Logistical and legislative problem solving.

Interview Criteria

1. A significant amount of post-degree experience in an Ecology-based role. Essential
2. Hold an Ecology-based degree at BSc / MSc level. Essential
3. Be a full member of CIEEM. Essential
4. Previous stakeholder/client management experience. Essential
5. Hold various licences for protected species surveys. Essential
6. Have a desire to line manage/mentor more junior team members. Desirable

Likely Job Titles: Ecologist, Senior Ecologist, Environmental Consultant, Ecological Surveyor, Site Surveyor, Field Surveyor, Ecological Consultant, Senior Ecological Consultant

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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