Ecologist

We’re looking for an experienced ecologist to join our Science and Nature team to provide evidence based advice to support ecological restoration across our estate.

You’ll play a key role in helping shape, deliver and communicate our work to restore nature, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams (nature conservation advisers, rangers, citizen scientists, diverse range of NGO, academic and statutory partners) to ensure that our conservation activity on the ground is cutting edge and evidence based.

What it's like to work here:We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine.

We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve.

We're for ever, for everyone, and we really mean that.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work.

What you'll be doing:You’ll support our Science & Nature team to create an evidence-based culture where the value of coordinated monitoring and surveillance is realised by all teams. You will play a crucial role in our ambition for nature restoration and support the wider team objectives around improving the condition of our sites, land use change and land management as well as environmental research.

You’ll help secure high quality and robust data through traditional and innovative methods to track the status and performance of the Trust’s nature conservation.

You’ll help develop our collaboration with external partners, including national research institutes and biodiversity recording schemes, to both improve UK biodiversity monitoring and integrate these data with our own to improve its utility and effectiveness.

Who we're looking forYou can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role, we’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in UK habitats and species (incl. vascular plants), their survey and evaluation methods
- Practical experience and knowledge in land management and land use change
- Evaluation and data analytical skills and knowledge of associated programmes, IT, GIS and biological recording systems
- Ability to translate your ecological understanding to a range of actors and interest groups
- Communication skills including presenting ecological data to a range of audiences including the public
- Significant experience and understanding of ecological monitoring in the UK.
- A working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and policy

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)