Project Officer

PROJECT OFFICER

WE ARE ECOSULIS

Accelerate Nature Recovery with Ecosulis

Are you passionate about rewilding and eager to play a key role in supporting business growth, client engagement, and innovation that drives ecosystem recovery? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to rewilding half the planet by 2050? If so, we invite you to join Ecosulis as a Project Officer.

About us

At Ecosulis, we are pioneers in rewilding science and policy with over 30 years of experience. As a certified B Corp, we specialise in designing and delivering efficient, scalable nature-based solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Our mission is to create a world where rewilding not only enhances biodiversity but also delivers commercial and financial benefits, allowing nature and business to thrive together.

About the role

This is a key role within Ecosulis' Nature Recovery team, supporting the delivery of nature recovery projects across the UK for a range of public and private clients. The role contributes to the restoration and recovery of diverse habitats, helping to deliver measurable outcomes for nature.

You will support a broad range of activities, from developing vision strategies and management plans to assisting with practical habitat restoration and rewilding works. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider team, you will assist with project planning, fieldwork, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to take ownership of smaller projects as your experience grows.

More information

Overview:

• Job type: Full time – 12 months Fixed Term
• Start date: mid-February 2026 until mid-February 2027
• Salary: £27,027
• Location: This is a UK based remote role; however it will involve some travel to site, client meetings and management meetings as needed.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of a broad range of projects across the UK as part of the Nature Recover Team, supporting the achievement of positive outcomes for nature.
• Undertake fieldwork, including habitat, species and specialist ecological surveys, in line with relevant best-practise guidelines
• Produce a range of written ecological reports and technical documentation for different audiences
• Manage, analyse and interpret ecological and environmental data, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Support the preparation of tenders, proposals and bids for new work.
• Support Project Managers with delivery, with the opportunity to lead on smaller projects or work packages as experience develops.
• Undertake spatial mapping and analysis using GIS software.
• Contribute to the design, coordination and oversight of practical habitat creation and enhancement works, working with project managers, contractors, and land managers.

About you

You will be able to work effectively to both independently and as part of a team, while having good attention to detail, time management and being a well organised individual. Having a good foundation knowledge of rewilding, conservation and ecology will lead you to be able to contribute to the success of the Project Delivery team.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• At least 2 years' experience working on nature recovery, ecological or environmental projects in consultancy, the public sector, an NGO or a related sector
• Sound ecological knowledge, including an understanding of natural process-led restoration and rewilding practices
• Experience of habitat survey, particularly UKHab, with good botanical identification skills.
• Experience producing written reports and documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and experience using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric.
• Good working knowledge of GIS software (e.g. QGIS).
• Understanding of good practice in ecological monitoring and data collection.
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects and managing competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience supporting or contributing to practical habitat delivery and site-based works.
• Experience across a range of sectors such as conservation, land management, arboriculture or agriculture.
• Experience supporting project management activities, including programmes, budgets, subcontractors or small work packages.
• Experience contributing to quotes, proposals and tenders.
• Experience liaising with landowners, contractors or statutory bodies.

Qualifications

Essential

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography or related subject
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

Desirable

• A postgraduate degree in Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography or a related subject
• Membership of CIEEM
• Other relevant professional training

Skills and Behaviours

• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
• Strong IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and GIS software (e.g. QGIS).
• High level of attention to detail, particularly in data handling and reporting.
• Well organised, with good time management and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• A good foundation of knowledge in ecology, conservation or rewilding, with an understanding of nature recovery principles.

How to apply

To apply for the position please send your CV and covering letter using the link. For more information, please contact us via

The closing date for applications will be 9th January 2026.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.