Ecologist in London

Job DescriptionBrown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologist to join our in‐house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in‐house and external consultants.

This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward‐focused team. Within the Ecology and Environmental team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.

RequirementsEnthusiasm for ecologyBe self‐driven and motivatedRelevant degree or aboveMinimum 3‐year experience in Ecological ConsultancyExperience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptileWillingness to take on project management.Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write‐upKnowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policyProfessional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and ExcelAbility to travel for work

Desired Skills And QualificationsSpecialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.FISC level 4 or aboveMoRPh accreditedExperience as Ecological Clerk of WorksGIS or QGIS experienceBat licence (level two or above)CSCS card

Our BenefitsA generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.Life Assurance of 4x your basic salarySalary Sacrifice Pension schemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefitsHoliday Buy Back SchemeLong Service AwardsWestfield Health Cashplan1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday Friday 9.00am 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full‐time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday Friday) however we are fully open to discussing part‐time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.

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