Principal Ecologist - East Midlands (Flexible Working Available)

Salary: 45,000 - 52,500 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Location: East Midlands / Flexible working options

Are you an experienced ecologist ready to take the next step in your career? My client is seeking a driven and passionate Principal Ecologist to join their innovative and forward-thinking consultancy. This is your chance to lead exciting ecological projects whilst managing a talented team based in the East Midlands.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working: Tailor your work environment to suit your lifestyle.
• Bonus Scheme: Competitive annual bonuses to reward your hard work.
• Continuous Development: An uncapped training budget to help you reach your full potential.
• Professional Support: Fees for professional memberships and licences are fully covered.
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive culture that prioritizes your well-being.

Principal Ecologist Role:

• Leading Projects: Managing and delivering a wide range of ecological projects from start to finish.
• Mentoring: Guiding and developing junior team members, helping them to grow their skills.
• Surveying: Conducting site surveys and ensuring the accuracy and quality of ecological data.
• Quality Assurance: Overseeing the production of high-quality ecological reports, including Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.
• Client Interaction: Acting as the key point of contact for clients, navigating them through all project stages.
• Business Development: Providing technical input for fee quotes, bids, and tenders, contributing to the company's growth.
• Strategic Growth: Collaborating with leadership to expand the company's ecological service offerings.

Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years' experience in ecology or a related field.
• Education: A relevant degree in Ecology or an associated discipline.
• Leadership: Previous experience in a senior or principal role
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Biodiversity Net Gain and Ecological Impact Assessments
• Professional Membership: Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM), or willingness to apply.
• Licenses & Skills: Ability to conduct UKHab Surveys independently and/or holding protected species licence(s) is a plus.
• Driving: Full UK driving licence required.
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Interested in this role or other opportunities within Ecology? Please send your CV to Joe at (url removed) or contact him at (phone number removed). More vacancies are listed on our website. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.