Senior Ecologist

3 weeks ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts Full time

Closing date: Sunday 3 September 2023- Salary: £29,671pa plus 7% pension
- Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time- Location: Aldens Court, Unit 2, Aldens Business Court, Chudleigh Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8TSRed squirrel © Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
- DWC are looking for a Senior Ecologist specialising in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join our friendly and close-knit commercial consultancy team.**Contact details**:
Devon Wildlife Consultants (DWC) is the commercial arm of Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT), Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity. DWC are looking for a Senior Ecologist specialising in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join our friendly and close-knit commercial consultancy team. We provide a range of commercial services including wildlife surveys and assessment, developer support, training, and advice to businesses and landowners. Profits from the company are donated to Devon Wildlife Trust to help deliver its extensive programme of conservation, learning and engagement activities.

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.

This a new role which will lead, manage and deliver on BNG projects, identify off-site delivery opportunities, and take a lead in developing new business opportunities. Technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Due to the smaller size of the consultancy, the person employed will need to be able to undertake a range of work relating to all aspects of ecological consultancy.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service)
- Agile working arrangements including home working
- Flexitime system
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Death in Service cover
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities

This is a full-time permanent post based at Aldens Court, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on Thursday 14 September.

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