Senior EcologistA company is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join their team near Bedford. As a multi-disciplinary consultancy, the Senior Ecologist will have the opportunity to work with landscape, masterplanning, and archaeology/heritage colleagues, developing and utilizing a broader understanding of planning and development to deliver great outcomes for people and nature. BenefitsCompetitive salary (Senior Ecologist typically at 35,000 - 43,000 per annum)Permanent, full-time contractHybrid working and flexible hoursAnnual profit-related and performance-based bonus schemeOvertime pay arrangement for out-of-hours survey work25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of serviceCompany pension contribution and annual staff tripCommitment to continued professional development and employee wellbeingAs a Senior Ecologist, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse and interesting range of projects, collaborating with friendly and dedicated teams. You will also have the option to work from home up to 2 days a week, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. ResponsibilitiesCoordinating and delivering high-quality workDeveloping junior members of the teamPlaying an important client-facing roleLeading protected species surveysPreparing and/or overseeing PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, and mitigation strategiesBeing involved from the strategic planning phase of projects through to implementationQualificationsRelevant ecology/biology degree Protecte