Job description

Job Description: Ecologist
Location: Flexible | Type: Full-Time | Reports to: Ecology Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Ecologist to provide expert ecological advice and lead projects with a strong emphasis on woodland management and harvesting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Company's environmental standards, managing survey programmes, and delivering ecological solutions across a variety of projects.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver ecological services aligned with client needs and company objectives.
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  Undertake and manage surveys for habitats, protected species, birds, and reptiles.
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  Analyse survey data and prepare high-quality technical reports including PEAs, EcIAs, and HRAs.
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  Manage protected species licence applications and ensure compliance with legislation.
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  Provide expert advice to internal teams and external clients on ecological issues and best practices.
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  Support the management and development of the Ecology business stream and Environmental Management System.

Qualifications & Skills:

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  Degree in ecology, environmental science, or related field.
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  CIEEM membership and CSCS card required.
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  Holder of protected species licences (e.g., bats, GCNs).
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  Proven experience in ecological project management and Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
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  Excellent communication, client management, and reporting skills.
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  Proficiency in QGIS, Office 365, and ecological apps.
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  Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Join us to help shape a more sustainable future through innovative ecological practice. About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together. Please contact jsanford@allen-york.com for more information.