Senior Ecologist

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a leading B Corp consultancy specialising in sustainability, ecology, planning, and the built and natural environments?

Join this purpose-driven organization and work on impactful projects that help shape a sustainable future. Based in their beautiful Sussex office, a converted barn in the heart of the South Downs National Park, this role offers the perfect blend of professional growth and work-life balance in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Ecologist, you will:

• Lead and coordinate protected species surveys and mitigation projects.
• Provide expert advice to clients on ecological constraints and sustainable design solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, including chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Mentor and manage a team of ecologists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective project solutions.
• Contribute to business development through tendering, proposals, and service diversification.

While this role is primarily office-based, travel and occasional overnight stays may be required to meet project demands.

What We’re Looking For

This B Corp consultancy is seeking passionate and skilled ecologists who:

• Hold a relevant degree and have a minimum of three years’ professional experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation.
• Have expertise in fieldwork and report writing, including experience with mitigation licence applications and ecological management plans.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing protected species projects for groups such as bats, great crested newts, badgers, or dormice.
• Are confident in liaising with clients and stakeholders, providing innovative and commercially sound solutions.
• Have experience reviewing technical work and mentoring junior team members.
• Hold (or are eligible for) membership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• Possess a full, clean UK driving licence and are eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Holding a Natural England protected species licence (e.g., Bat Class 2 or GCN Class 1).
• Specialization in botany or Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.

Why Join This B Corp Consultancy?

As a certified B Corp, this consultancy is committed to balancing profit with purpose, fostering a positive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual leave starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Flexible working hours and a TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) policy to promote work-life balance.
• Enhanced maternity pay and a focus on career development opportunities.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.
• A dog-friendly office, regular social events, and volunteering opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

This consultancy is dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Join the Team

If you’re passionate about sustainability, ecology, and making a difference in both the built and natural environments, this B Corp consultancy would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s making a meaningful impact.