Strategic Ecologist
Quick answer
EMEC Ecology is hiring a senior Strategic Ecologist (Nottingham-based) paying £40,000 - £45,000 pa to provide ecological expertise on major and long-term client projects.
- Role
- Strategic Ecologist
- Organization
- EMEC Ecology (a subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust)
- Location
- Nottingham
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £40,000 - £45,000 pa (dependent on experience)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
EMEC Ecology is seeking a Strategic Ecologist to provide ecological expertise on major and long-term client projects, developing biodiversity strategies and action plans, and working with project teams to ensure practical delivery of ecological objectives.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic ecological expertise across a small portfolio of major and long-term client projects
- Work with Project Managers to develop a detailed understanding of client objectives, operations and priorities and shape the ecological approach accordingly
- Help translate biodiversity, nature recovery and land management objectives into practical and deliverable plans
- Establish and interpret ecological baselines, constraints and opportunities across sites, estates and programmes
- Develop biodiversity strategies, action plans, habitat management approaches and monitoring frameworks
- Identify and prioritise opportunities that can deliver meaningful benefits for nature while recognising operational, regulatory and commercial requirements
What it takes
- Strong professional ecology experience, including habitat assessment, ecological survey and mitigation
- Good understanding of biodiversity, habitat management and nature recovery and their practical application
- Experience developing ecological strategies, action plans, management plans or similar longer-term ecological outputs
- Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
- The ability to interpret ecological information and use it to identify priorities and practical interventions
- Experience planning and coordinating ecological work involving other specialists or delivery teams
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible working options, Generous employer pension contribution, Health payment plan, Personalised development programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nottingham, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £40,000 - £45,000 pa (dependent on experience).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strong professional ecology experience, good understanding of biodiversity, habitat management and nature recovery, and experience developing ecological strategies, action plans, management plans or similar longer-term ecological outputs.
How do I apply?
Apply by submitting a 2 page CV and 1 page cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements as detailed in the job description and person specification.
When are the interviews?
Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th October and 26th October.
How to apply
Apply directly on EMEC Ecology (a subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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