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Ecologist (maternity cover position)
40 hours per week, 12-month fixed term contract.
With one of our team members taking maternity leave, we are looking for a qualified Senior Ecologist to assist us for 12 months with a fixed term contract (with possibility of extension) to keep projects running smoothly.
Qualifications and requirements
- Possess qualifications in ecology or biological sciences.
- Hold membership with CIEEM or similar body.
- Hold one or more Protected Species Licences (GCN, bats, hazel dormouse).
- Show excellent survey capabilities, including UK Habitat Classification and specialist species surveys.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of current legislative and planning policy frameworks.
- Minimum of five years’ experience within ecological consultancy.
- Proven ability in technical report writing, including mitigation and BNG assessments.
- BNG mapping using QGIS software and calculations using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
- Strong project management and client-facing experience.
- In-depth understanding of UK wildlife legislation and planning frameworks.
- Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel for surveys.
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000, depending on experience
At Arbor Vitae, our small and friendly team is firmly committed to environmental sustainability, whilst balancing the needs of nature, people and business. Working with landowners, householders, public bodies and businesses, we’re proud to help them achieve this balance in a sensitive and pragmatic way.
We have been operating for over 35 years in a wide range of disciplines including ecological assessments, agricultural and rural environmental management, and woodland/forestry.
Our office is based just outside of Shrewsbury, but we work throughout Shropshire, the Welsh borders, Wales, the West Midlands and occasionally farther afield.