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Ecologist - Botany

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO60, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position of Consultant Ecologist - Botany is available in York with a salary dependent on experience (DOE).
  • The role requires demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment within ecological consultancy, along with knowledge of botanical surveying techniques.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting botanical surveys, preparing biodiversity management plans, and supporting biodiversity net gain initiatives.
  • The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, a retirement plan, and 25 days of annual leave, among other benefits.
  • Candidates should have a full UK driving licence, the right to work in the UK, and membership with CIEEM.

Position: Consultant Ecologist - Botany Location: YorkSalary: DOE

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking Ecologists with experience in Botany to join their team in York.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with annual bonuses
  • Retirement plan to secure your future
  • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
  • Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
  • Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
  • A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction

Role Overview:

As an Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Aiding and conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
  • Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
  • Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)

Role Requirements - Ecologist with Botany experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment within Ecological consultancy.
  • Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
  • Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Full right to work in the UK.
  • Membership with CIEEM.

If you're passionate about botany and eager to contribute to environmental excellence, send your CV to Joe at or call . Explore more vacancies on our website.

This is a permanent position, and 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.