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Ecologist - Botany

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an Ecologist (Botany Specialist) based in Exeter, Devon, offering a competitive salary.
  • Candidates should possess strong botanical skills and have experience in UK Habitat Classification and biodiversity assessments.
  • The role involves working on various ecological projects, contributing to surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity enhancement.
  • Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 2 years of experience in ecological consultancy, particularly in botany.
  • Flexible working hours and additional benefits, including training budgets and paid professional memberships, are provided.
Ecologist (Botany Specialist) - Flexible Working

Location: Exeter, Devon | Salary: Competitive

Are you a passionate botanist looking to develop your career in a flexible and supportive environment? This is an opportunity to join an independent consultancy working on a wide range of projects across the Southwest, from small-scale developments to large habitat restoration initiatives.

As part of an expert team, you will contribute to high-quality ecological services, focusing on botanical surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity enhancement. The role offers variety, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on conservation and ecological best practices.

Requirements:

  • Strong botanical skills with experience in UK Habitat Classification, biodiversity condition assessments, and protected species surveys
  • Proficiency in QGIS and FISC Level 4 or higher (desirable)
Ecologist Benefits:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Access to company electric vehicles
  • Generous training budget and internal training sessions
  • 24 days' annual leave plus additional days over Christmas
  • TOIL policy and workplace pension
  • Payment of professional memberships and licence fees
Essential Requirements:
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
  • Full Right to Work in the UK
  • Botany experience within ecological consultancy

Interested? Send your CV to , or call for more details.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.