Senior Ecologist, Oxford

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The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join our well-established and friendly Oxford team, and one of
the most successful independent ecological consultancies in the UK.

Our office is in a small business park on a diversified farm at Cassington, just north of
Oxford; staff can make use of a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site café.

You will take responsibility for complex, high-profile and ecologically interesting projects.
We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy work
through mentoring, a structured review process and tailored training programme.

In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave, we offer benefits that include
flexible working, private healthcare, company-funded social events and health and well-being
benefits

We are a 100% employee-owned
company
. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure
that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the
business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees.

Why Work For BSG Ecology?

  • We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong
    reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to
    be Ecologist owned and Ecologist led.
  • All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a
    diverse range of clients.
  • We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external
    training and mentoring.
  • Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We
    recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful
    resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working
    arrangements.
  • We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us
    to work across offices and remotely.

What We Are Looking For

You will have:

  • Relevant professional ecological experience (ideally including at least three years
    full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
  • Experience of a range of botanical surveys including habitat condition assessments
  • A broad ecological skill-set and, ideally, one or more protected species licences
  • Knowledge and understanding of the planning system and current and evolving wildlife policy
    and legislation
  • Confidence in written and verbal communication
  • Effective project management and client liaison skills
  • The ability to identify, understand, and resolve ecological issues
  • Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK
  • The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology
  • An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation
  • A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject
  • A full driving licence and access to your own transport

How To Apply

Please send a CV, along with a covering letter telling us about yourself and what you feel you
will bring to our team to Rowena Scott-Campbell ([email protected]) by Monday 28th October 2024.



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