Principal Botanist - Midlands / M1 Corridor 45,000 - 55,000 A respected ecological consultancy is looking for a Principal Botanist. This role is for someone who can combine scientific expertise with practical field expertise - someone as comfortable mentoring a team as they are identifying indicator species in a meadow.What you''ll need:FISC Level 4 - a must for this role, reflecting your depth of botanical knowledge.Extensive field experience - leading botanical surveys and vegetation assessments, with a strong understanding of UK plant ecology and habitats.Leadership skills - proven experience in mentoring and managing teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.Commercial acumen - the ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.Communication skills - the ability to engage clients and contribute to project bids, technical reports, and ecological strategies.What''s on offer:Competitive salary - because expertise deserves recognition.Birthday leave - a day off to mark your special day.Life assurance - for peace of mind, because fieldwork isn''t always gentle.Pension contributions - a solid plan for your future.Generous holiday allowance - start at 20 days, rising to 28, plus bank holidays.Private medical insurance - because long days in the field can be hard on a body.Flexible benefits programme - more holidays, health cash plans, or discounted gym memberships for when the field s