Senior Ecologist

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Senior EcologistBanbury, Oxfordshire

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- Hybrid Working£38,000
- £45,000 + Excellent BenefitsBennett & Game Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their established terrestrial ecology team based in Banbury.The successful candidate will take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding region.

Projects will span the residential, commercial, renewable energy and mixed-use development sectors.This position offers an excellent balance of technical ecology work, project management and client engagement.

The Senior Ecologist will lead survey programmes, produce high-quality technical reports and support the development of junior team members while collaborating with specialists across a range of environmental disciplines.Senior Ecologist Salary & BenefitsSalary of £38,000
- £45,000 depending on experienceHybrid and flexible working arrangements33 days annual leave including bank holidaysOne additional day of annual leave for every three years of service up to five additional daysOption to carry forward up to five days of annual leaveOption to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave per yearEmployer pension contributions with the opportunity for increased contributionsPrivate medical insurance following successful completion of probationIncome protection covering 75% of salary following a qualifying periodLife assurance of four times annual salaryEnhanced company sick payOne paid volunteering day per yearOne professional membership paid annuallyCycle to Work Scheme up to the value of £3,000Comprehensive training and professional developmentSupportive social, wellbeing and employee network groupsExcellent opportunities for progression within a growing environmental consultancySenior Ecologist Job OverviewLead and deliver ecological surveys across a diverse portfolio of development projectsUndertake UK Habitat Classification and Phase 1 Habitat SurveysCoordinate and oversee protected species surveysManage fieldwork programmes, survey teams and project resourcesProduce high-quality technical reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Environmental Statement chapters and Biodiversity Net Gain assessmentsProvide technical ecological advice to clients and project teamsManage small to medium-sized ecological projects from initial instruction through to completionPrepare project programmes, budgets and scopes of workMonitor project delivery against agreed timescales and budgetsLiaise with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies and other project stakeholdersReview technical work and maintain high standards across project deliverablesMentor and support junior members of the ecology teamCollaborate with specialists across a range of environmental disciplinesContribute to the continued growth and reputation of the ecology teamUndertake occasional travel and overnight stays where requiredSenior Ecologist Job RequirementsDegree in Ecology, Environmental Science or another relevant disciplineTypically three or more years' professional experience within ecological consultancyStrong terrestrial ecology field survey skillsExperience undertaking UK Habitat Classification and/or Phase 1 Habitat SurveysExperience undertaking protected species surveysStrong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and relevant planning policyExperience producing high-quality ecological reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Impact AssessmentsExperience producing Environmental Statement chapters and Biodiversity Net Gain assessmentsExperience managing fieldwork programmes and survey teamsExperience managing small to medium-sized ecology projectsStrong client-facing and stakeholder management skillsAbility to support and mentor junior colleaguesFull or Associate membership of CIEEM or eligibility to obtain membershipExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsWillingness to travel when requiredFull UK driving licenceThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step in their career with a highly regarded consultancy offering varied projects, flexible working and genuine opportunities for continued professional development.Candidates who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply as the company is open to supporting professional development and considering flexible or part-time working arrangements. xkybehq Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.