Senior Ecologist

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join the Nature Based Solutions team in our Nature Recovery Directorate.

You will deliver positive conservation outcomes through high-quality ecological surveys, reports and practical land management advice to stakeholders and clients. You will develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and support the wider Nature Recovery team with the delivery of commercial services to supplement the Trust’s finances and build financial resilience.

 

The role is perfect for those who have an interest in wildlife conservation and are wanting to apply their practical ecological skills to improve our understanding of the natural world and help make a real difference on the ground. We welcome applications from ecologists looking to make the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have strong field survey skills including botanical identification, protected species, UK Habitat classification and Defra condition assessment. Be proficient in the delivery of technical reports and advice as well as confident in the use of Natural England’s Statutory Biodiversity Metric. An understanding of GIS and strong all round IT skills are essential (while ArcGIS is preferred, candidates showing proficiency with other similar mapping software will be considered).

 

By joining Cheshire Wildlife Trust, you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this important work forward.

 

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.

 

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) however, part-time hours will be considered.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 16th February.

Interviews for the role will be on Thursday 27th February at Bickley Hall farm.

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Key Information

Salary:

£28,486 - £35,042

Organisation:

Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Duration:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Level:

Senior

Sectors:

Conservation, Countryside & Land Management, Ecology

Location:

Hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week working from our Bickley Hall Farm HQ., United Kingdom

Application Deadline:

Not specified, apply soon.