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Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is a well-established environmental consultancy with 80-90 specialists in various fields, including Ecology and Climate Change.
  • They are seeking Ecologists of varying levels, from Consultant to Principal, with a degree in Ecology or a relevant subject and proven experience as an Aquatic Ecologist.
  • The role involves managing aquatic ecology projects, leading surveys, and mentoring junior staff, with a salary range of £34,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
  • The company offers excellent training, an Employee-Owned trust structure with annual bonuses, and a hybrid working policy.
  • Additional benefits include healthcare cash plans, life insurance, and tailored career plans.

Your new companyMy client is a very well established environmental consultancy who have 80 - 90 specialist staff in Ecology, Arboriculture, GIS and Climate change. They have multiple hubs across the country but are open to Ecologists across the UK as they have huge amounts of work nationwide. They are looking for candidates of varying level from Consultant to Principal.They are an Employee-Owned trust in which employees have a stake in the business and receive an annual bonus. Their training is excellent as they have exceptional equipment / facilities and allow their staff to shadow selected surveys to gain more experience in a desired area.Your new roleYour work will contribute to the running of a successful and established consultancy. They are open to staff across varying offices including Guildford, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Ipswich (working on a hybrid basis).Main duties could include...

  • Manage a range of aquatic ecology projects
  • Lead aquatic ecology surveys
  • Technical report writing
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Co-ordinate field surveys / site work
  • Maintain relationships with internal teams, external subcontractors and suppliers

What you'll need to succeed

  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant subject
  • Proven previous experience as an Aquatic Ecologist
  • Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

  • £34,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • Industry leading training
  • Exceptional facilities and equipment
  • An Employee-Owned trust (annual bonuses)
  • A hybrid working policy
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Life insurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free parking (office dependent)
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Tailored career plan (technical and management)

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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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.