Ecological Adviser

5 months ago


Cheddar, United Kingdom Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts Full time

Closing date: Sunday 16 July 2023- Salary: £27,447
- Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time- Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar- With opportunities for hybrid working- We are looking for an Ecological Adviser for our Adapting the Levels Landscape Recovery Project. If you are forward thinking, dynamic and eager to take on a role where you can develop a positive, climate smart vision for the future we would love to hear from you.Through the careful combination of habitat restoration/creation and Nature Based Solutions, Adapting the Levels is an opportunity to tackle the major issues of our time; reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving water quality, adapting to climate change and halting nature's decline.

You will work in close collaboration with land owning partners and project staff to develop land use plans for the implementation stage; focusing on peat rewetting and the restoration of wetland ecosystems and natural processes. You will also be leading on surveying and mapping ecological and historic features across the project area.

Benefits of working with us:

- 7% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata).
- Flexible working including Time Off in Lieu & hybrid working options.
- Dedicated 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
- Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff.
- Discounts in high street retailers.
- Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions.
- Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county.

The closing date is midnight on 16th July 2023. Interviews will take place approximately 10 days after the closing date.