Join the team at Richard Green Ecology and make an impact!
Are you an experienced ecologist ready to take your career to the next level or a senior ecologist looking for a new challenge? Love the balance of fieldwork, leadership, and delivering high-quality ecological consultancy service? Let’s talk.
What’s the role?
You will lead on exciting projects, mentor our growing team, and work directly with clients to create meaningful change for biodiversity. From designing surveys and managing projects to supporting Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives, you’ll play a key role in shaping our work.
What’s in it for you?
• Salary: £32,000–£46,000 (experience dependant).
• Hours: 37.5 per week (during the survey season, you will likely work over these hours as needed, which will be added to a flexi or over time balance).
• Benefits:
- Access to private healthcare after successfully completing your probationary period. Additional unsocial hours pay. Use of pooled company vehicles.
- A flexible, supportive environment where work-life balance matters.
- A chance to make your mark in a company passionate about biodiversity and innovation.
- Opportunities for career development with structured training and mentorship.
- Enjoy regular team get-togethers to have fun
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone with at least 4 years of experience in a similar role, a strong background in UK legislation, preliminary surveys, protected species surveys, and mitigation. You’ll thrive on teamwork, lead by example, and have a genuine passion for wildlife, problem-solving, and delivering excellent client service. Ideally, you should have class licences from Natural England for protected species, such as bats and dormice, and achieved at least a level 3 Field Identification Skills Certificate.
Based in the Southwest, with opportunities to explore some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.
Ready to make your next career move? Send your CV and cover letter to the email above.
