Senior Ecologist

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Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree in ecology or a specialised area of study is desirable.
• CIEEM Full or Associate Membership.
• FISC Level 4 or equivalent botanical skills as per the Botanical Field Skill Pyramid.
• Proven experience conducting ecological surveys and assessments for Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Experience with the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS tools.
• Solid grounding in UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation issues.
• Experience in practical habitat creation and management techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Habitat Bank projects from initiation to creation and beyond, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Undertake ecological survey work including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessment, and more specialised botanical survey work as necessary, with support from senior staff.
• Analyse ecological data, interpret findings, and prepare Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Lead on habitat design and creation of Habitat Management Plans, utilizing GIS for digital mapping and presentation of proposals.
• Liaise and build relationships with landowners and stakeholders throughout the Habitat Bank process.
• Organise and undertake monitoring surveys for existing Habitat Banks, adapting management plans as needed.