Senior Ecologist

Would you like to advance your career in a consultancy that delivers tangible results for
nature?

Norfolk Wildlife Services has an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Senior
Ecologist.

Senior Ecologist

Location: Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Salary: £29,484 – £34,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Whether you are already a Senior Ecologist or looking to take your next step into a more senior
role this position will provide you with an opportunity to build on your existing experience,
leading and delivering on a range of projects.

Norfolk Wildlife Services is a professional, experienced and dedicated team offering a
comprehensive range of ecological and arboricultural consultancy services. All our profits are
donated to our parent charity, Norfolk Wildlife Trust for the benefit of nature conservation in
Norfolk.

Responsibilities

Our focus is on providing high quality ecological expertise to ensure our client’s projects
move forward while ensuring protection and benefits for nature and wildlife. As a key member of
the team you will undertake a wide range of ecological consultancy contracts on behalf of NWS
clients including:

• Protected species surveys
• Site and habitat surveys and assessments (including BNG)
• Mitigation strategies for a wide range of habitats and species.
• Conservation management advice (species and habitats)
• Ecological Clerk of Works on selected projects

In addition, you will have line management responsibilities for an Assistant Ecologist and will
delegate for the Principal Ecologist as needed.

About You

We are looking for someone with a degree in ecology or its equivalent and ideally membership of
CIEEM or be working towards it. Applications are particularly welcome from Ecologists
who hold at least one Natural England (of other equivalent) protected species licence
preferably Bat Survey Level 2 (or above).

You will enjoy working as part of a small, committed team and relish the challenge of working
with a range of clients on different projects. In addition, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.
• Understanding, and experience in the application, of UK environmental legislation and
  policy.
• Experience in ecological field survey work (including to UKHab and protected species).
• Have up to date knowledge of, and familiarity with, survey guidance for a range of
  protected species.
• Experience in report writing (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, management plans
  and Ecological Impact Assessments), and development of mitigation measures.
• Previous experience in conservation or with a consultancy business;
• A valid UK driving licence and access to own transport with business insurance use. 

In return we can offer you a competitive salary and generous pension contribution as well as
other personal benefits including comprehensive sick pay, life insurance, and a commitment to
ongoing professional development.

We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working and how we can support your
responsibilities outside of work.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates to interview on a
rolling basis with the aim of appointing to the post as early as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the
apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.