Consultant Ecologist

Ecological Consultant | London  | 4-day working week (2 days in the office) |£29,000 – £38,000 per annum 

Would you like to work with a business that offers a high level of flexibility, fantastic progression opportunities, and a 4-day working week at full pay?

The Opportunity:

The Civils & Infrastructure Team at Ford & Stanley are currently working in partnership with an award-winning Ecological Consultancy, to find a Ecological Consultant to join their ever-growing Ecology Consultancy Services business unit.

Known for a strong commitment to sustainability, they are a certified B-Corp, meeting high standards in social and environmental impact. They support eco-friendly initiatives, including tree-planting and biodiversity projects, to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship.

This position would be well-suited to an experienced Ecologist or Senior Ecologist who would like to work across a diverse array of sectors, and operate with a high level of autonomy, whilst maintaining a great work/life balance, courtesy of a business-wide 4-day working week!

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Salary - Up to £35,800 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Company-wide profit share bonus scheme.
• A relatively flat operating structure, and open-door management culture. They have adopted an ‘in it together’ approach to developing and managing their employees.
• One-to-one mentoring. Every employee can request and choose a mentor to help guide them on their career journey.
• Transparent salary bandings and pay appraisals twice a year (with clear targets and expectations lined up from the get-go).
• Flexibility over working hours/office days, and a 4-day working week! Most employees work 2 days from home and 2 days in the office/site.
• Dog-friendly offices! For well-behaved pooches, of course!
• Free Homebrewed beer! Yes, you heard that right, our client brews their beer! (For non-drinkers, that’s some of your Christmas presents covered!)
• Contributory pension, matched! - You put down 4% (via salary sacrifice) and they’ll do the same.
• Electric Car Scheme – Less Carbon for each mile you drive, sacrifice electric car scheme at an affordable price including insurance and an EV charging point!
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity offering – Pay of 18 weeks at 100% salary and the next 8 weeks of being paid at £300 per week before going onto the Government. For Paternity, it's 4 weeks paid at 100% of Salary which can be split into 2 occasions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking UK Habitat Classification Surveys and protected species surveys.
• Building tenders and creating fee quotations.
• Producing complex technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, Habitat Management Plans, BREEAM reports, HRAs and EcIAs).
• Managing medium to large-sized projects with the ability to track financial progress.
• Logistical and legislative problem-solving.

Interview Criteria

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in ecological consultancy or less if the required skills can be demonstrated from other employment.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policies.
• Be a holder of a Protected Species Licence or working towards one.
• Proven experience in conducting and leading a variety of ecological surveys.

Likely Job Titles: Ecologist, Senior Ecologist, Environmental Consultant, Ecological Surveyor, Site Surveyor, Field surveyor, Ecological Consultant, Senior ecological consultant

About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.