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senior ecologist

Penguin Recruitment
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS13DA, England

Salary

£30,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Ecologist position is available in Leeds (preferred) or Bolsover, offering a salary range of £30,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires a minimum of four years' consultancy experience and involves managing various ecology projects, mentoring team members, and delivering quality reports.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Ecology or a related field, CIEEM membership, and strong project management skills, with specialisms in areas like badgers, bats, botany, or ornithology being particularly valued.
  • The position also seeks those with mitigation licenses and report writing proficiency, alongside a full UK driving license and flexibility for occasional evening or weekend surveys.
  • Additional benefits include flexible working, paid overtime or time off in lieu, funded professional memberships, ongoing training, pension contributions, and social events.
Senior Ecologist

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



About Our Client

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.



The Role

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.



Key Skills & Experience

  • 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



Why Join Our Client?

  • Flexible working

  • Paid overtime or TOIL

  • Funded professional memberships & licences

  • Ongoing CPD and training

  • Pension contributions & annual bonus

  • Social events & Christmas shutdown



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