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Principal Ecologist (West Yorkshire)

Webber Hughes Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Principal Ecologist based in West Yorkshire, offering a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires a minimum of several years of relevant experience in ecology, including project management and expertise in UK and European environmental legislation.
  • Candidates should possess strong fieldwork and reporting skills, with a focus on protected species and ecological management plans.
  • The company emphasizes a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development, including a pathway to Associate Director.
  • Additional benefits include flexible hybrid working, generous annual leave, enhanced maternity pay, healthcare, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Principal Ecologist - West Yorkshire

£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.