Principal Ecologist

Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy

Hindlip, Worcestershire, with hybrid working£40,000 - £46,000 depending upon experienceFull TimePermanentClosing on Sun, 21st Sep 2025Ecology Conservation and WildlifeWe have an exciting opportunity for someone to become the Principal Ecologist for Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy. As Principal Ecologist you will be providing technical leadership within our consultancy, focusing on delivering and overseeing high quality ecological work.You will work closely with our team of ecologists, mentoring and supporting them to develop their skills whilst maintaining strong technical standards. You will also work alongside the Business Manager in supporting the development of the consultancy business, identifying opportunities for growth and implementing procedures to improve efficiency.Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy has been delivering high quality ecological services to clients in Worcestershire and beyond for over 30 years. The work of the ecological consultancy team plays a vital role in delivering our vision of a wilder Worcestershire where there is more nature everywhere for everyone. The postholder will play a key role in delivering the Trust''s three strategic goals, set out in our strategy to 2030, which are:Nature in recovery: 30% of land for nature by 2030.Action for nature: one in four taking action for nature by 2030.Sustaining our future: more diversity, more funding and carbon zero by 2030.About You

A minimum of five years professional experience in ecological consultancy and educated to degree level in an ecological/environmental subjectA passion for wildlife conservation and practical ecological applicationExcellent communication and report writing skillsGood time and project management skillsA wide understanding of ecological issues and a holder of multiple protected species licencesA full UK driving licenceWorcestershire Wildlife Consultancy is part of a network of Wildlife Trust Consultancies. As such, we can draw on the expertise and experience of 20 other consultancy teams across the UK.We''re Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature.Benefits

Hybrid working - office at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8SZ with regular travel within Worcestershire and occasionally further afieldSalary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with Royal London. Employees sacrifice a minimum of 4% and the Trust then contributes an additional 8% plus the Employers National Insurance savings made due to the salary sacrifice element.Annual leave entitlement of 33 days, including Bank Holidays, increasing by one day per three years of service to a maximum of 38 days.Group Life Assurance policy worth three times annual salary.Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing Services provided via HealthShield.Contractual Sick PayDeadline for applications is Sunday 21st September 20251st Interviews to be held w/c 29th September 20252nd Interviews to be held 7th - 8th October 2025About Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county''s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage almost 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

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A minimum of five years professional experience in ecological consultancy and educated to degree level in an ecological/environmental subjectA passion for wildlife conservation and practical ecological applicationExcellent communication and report writing skillsGood time and project management skillsA wide understanding of ecological issues and a holder of multiple protected species licencesA full UK driving licence

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to become the Principal Ecologist for Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy. As Principal Ecologist you will be providing technical leadership within our consultancy, focusing on delivering and overseeing high quality ecological work.You will work closely with our team of ecologists, mentoring and supporting them to develop their skills whilst maintaining strong technical standards. You will also work alongside the Business Manager in supporting the development of the consultancy business, identifying opportunities for growth and implementing procedures to improve efficiency. Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy has been delivering high quality ecological services to clients in Worcestershire and beyond for over 30 years. The work of the ecological consultancy team plays a vital role in delivering our vision of a wilder Worcestershire where there is more nature everywhere for everyone. The postholder will play a key role in delivering the Trust''s three strategic goals, set out in our strategy to 2030, which are: Nature in recovery: 30% of land for nature by 2030.Action for nature: one in four taking action for nature by 2030.Sustaining our future: more diversity, more funding and carbon zero by 2030., Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy is part of a network of Wildlife Trust Consultancies. As such, we can draw on the expertise and experience of 20 other consultancy teams across the UK.We''re Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature., Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county''s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage almost 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county''s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage almost 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

Hybrid working - office at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8SZ with regular travel within Worcestershire and occasionally further afieldSalary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with Royal London. Employees sacrifice a minimum of 4% and the Trust then contributes an additional 8% plus the Employers National Insurance savings made due to the salary sacrifice element.Annual leave entitlement of 33 days, including Bank Holidays, increasing by one day per three years of service to a maximum of 38 days.Group Life Assurance policy worth three times annual salary.Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing Services provided via HealthShield.Contractual Sick Pay

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