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Principal Ecologist (Norwich)

Webber Hughes Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Principal Ecologist based in Norwich with a salary range of £50-60k depending on experience.
  • The role offers hybrid working, great benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a leading SME.
  • Candidates should have a genuine care for the environment, expertise in UK and European environmental legislation, and project management experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include EPS/conservation licenses, CIEEM membership, and specialisms in botany or high-level reptile mitigation.
  • The company promotes a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and additional perks like enhanced maternity pay and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Principal Ecologist - Norwich

£50-60k doe + great benefits & progression

Hybrid

Interested in working for a leading SME offering autonomy, flexibility and work-life balance?

Looking for real career development tailored to you?

Want to play a pivotal part in a growing B Corp that truly values its employees?

We’re looking for a Principal Ecologist to lead and develop our West Yorkshire team, delivering ecologically smart and commercially efficient solutions for our clients.

You’ll manage contracts, support staff, review technical work and contribute to business growth through tendering and client engagement. In return you can expect an engaged team, supportive environment and genuine route into Associate Director.

What We’re Looking For:
  • A genuine sense of care for the environment and sustainability, someone who wants to affect change and play a pivotal part in driving the business forward

  • Expertise in UK and European environmental legislation

  • Strong fieldwork and reporting skills (protected species, EPSM applications, ecological management plans)

  • Project Management experience including fee proposals and bid writing, stakeholder engagement, budget and resources management and staff development.

  • EPS/conservation licence(s) and CIEEM membership preferred

  • Specialisms in botany (FISC Level 4+) or high-level reptile mitigation would be an advantage

What’s in It for You?
  • Competitive salary & strong career development opportunities

  • Flexible hybrid working & TOIL policy

  • 26+ days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Enhanced maternity pay

  • Health care

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Social events & more

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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.