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We are seeking a passionate and motivated Ecologist to take a leading role in building in-house services and market pathways for the emerging Natural Capital and Green Finance (NCGF) ecosystem in the UK and beyond. The role will focus on delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider natural capital services for clients and providers, with opportunities to design and steer approaches to land-use decision-making as NCGF markets evolve, whilst supported by senior colleagues.
Job Responsibility:
Spearheading multiple large BNG projects across England
Developing client and stakeholder communication and engagement
Undertaking technical and market research into NCGF and sustainability and presenting results effectively
Undertaking surveying and associated write-up of habitat assessments and other Ecological Consultancy projects such as protected species surveying
Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider natural capital services (e.g. voluntary carbon, nutrient neutrality, and Water Quality Credits) for clients and providers
Requirements:
Enthusiasm for ecology and nature recovery
Highly self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims that overlap with nature-related finance
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
Professional level of technical writing, data management (Excel) and market research skills
and able to marshal basic software competence to achieve these
Experience in undertaking Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
Strong interpersonal skills: able to communicate and engage effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
Comprehensive knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
Ability to travel for work
Nice to have:
At or working towards Associate CIEEM membership
Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
Protected species licence
FISC level 4 or above
MoRPh accredited
CSCS card
What we offer:
A 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 salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Long Service Awards
Westfield Health Cashplan
1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year