Job description

Principal Ecologist
£45,000 - £55,000
Essex, UK (hybrid)

Allen & York are thrilled to be working with a multidisciplinary consultancy, providing ecological, arboricultural, and landscape services to a variety of high-profile clients across a diverse range of sectors in the UK.

Our client is looking for an innovative and pro-active Principal Ecologist to join the Ecology team.

The successful candidate will deliver ecological advice to a range of clients as well as support, manage and develop the Ecology team.

You will hold a relevant degree in ecology and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. With significant experience in a similar role, you will be able to demonstrate your success in managing multifaceted projects and teams. You'll have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of ecology related legislation and policy and its practical application in a UK context. With extensive experience in ecological assessment, protected species survey and a solid understanding of the application of relevant protected species planning policies, you'll have strong species identification skills across a range of taxonomic groups. An excellent communicator, you'll be self-motivated and organised, with the ability to multi-task and work collaboratively.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role with access to your own vehicle.

In return for your specialist skills and experience, the successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package, with the opportunity to work on a range of large-scale, exciting projects.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or send an email to Billy at bwright@allen-york.com to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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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.

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