Consultant / Senior Ecologist

7 days ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Owl Recruitment Full time

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to work from home anywhere within the South West.

**About the job**:
You will be working for a thriving Ecological and Arboricultural consultancy, established for almost 20 years and recently reaching a headcount of around almost 100 employees around the UK.

The company has three office locations throughout England, but many of their Consultants work fully remotely (following a week of onboarding at HQ), enabling the consultancy to provide an excellent service to clients all over the UK, as well as benefiting employees who prefer the freedom and flexibility of working from home.

This consultancy prides themselves on putting employees first above all else, with a carefully curated benefits package aimed at providing tangible benefits to both your professional and personal life, and a culture you can genuinely thrive and feel valued in.

**Salary & Benefits**:
Salary for Consultant Ecologists is circa £25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience / licences held, and £35,000 - £40,000 for Senior Ecologists. Once you reach Principal level, salaries start at £40,000 with no upper ceiling - if what you bring to the table is in line with your salary expectations, the sky is the limit

What really sets this opportunity apart is the amazing benefits and incentives on offer. The full benefits list is unlike any other in the industry, with just some of the highlights including:

- Remote work and flexible working hours - manage your own diary
- Up to 40 days paid annual leave
- A culture document that sets clear expectations for everyone in the business
- An all-employee review process that offers10% pay increases with performance
- A remuneration and seniority progression structure that is disconnected, allowing you to pursue either or both.
- The most comprehensive medical cover available, with extra freebies and perks
- UNLIMITED CPD fund
- Generous company car scheme that includes Tesla’s
- Competitions with prizes such as business class flights, 5* hotel stays AND spending money
- Cash bonuses for maternity/paternity leave and when you get married
- Company-owned land for you to train/teach/experiment on.
- Incredible all-expenses-paid socials, from festivals to spa breaks, and even fully paid multi-day trips abroad.
- Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and a Head of Staff Development
- Opportunities to get involved in other parts of the business and earn generous overtime for assisting with surveys (and even for reading)
- Paid memberships and subscriptions e.g. gym, fitness classes, Spotify, unlimited Pret coffee etc
- Fitness watch to help you stay active and rest enough
- And much much more

**About you**:
We would love to hear from you if you're an experienced Ecologist (2-3+ years UK experience) - ideally a Member of CIEEM or RSB - with expertise in the following areas:

- Field identification and survey work
- Class 1 or 2 (or close to obtaining) Bat License
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Mentoring and coaching junior staff
- Knowledge of UK planning policy, best practice and relevant legislation
- Full UK Driving License

You'll be confident, outgoing, and enjoyable to work with, with excellent attention to detail and unafraid of questioning the status quo or getting stuck in to challenging projects

**How to apply**:
If you feel you meet the above skills and expertise and are ready to be part of a team that puts YOU first, or if you'd simply like to know more, get in touch.

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Ecology: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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