Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist in Muggington, Ashbourne (DE6), DE6 4LY | Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Freshwater Ecologist Atkins Derby, Derbyshire Competitive 2 weeks ago Principal Marine Ecologist AECOM North East Competitive 2 weeks ago Aquatic Invasive Non-Native Species Scientist Atkins Derby, Derbyshire Competitive 3 weeks ago Ecologist Peak District National Park Bakewell (DE45) From £32,597 to £34,434 per annum 1 week ago Environment Officer (Agriculture) Natural Resources Wales Wales 5 £37,594 - £41,428 4 days ago Apprenticeship Logistics Kuehne+Nagel Kegworth, Derby (DE74) 3 weeks ago Trainee Paraplanner North Oak Recruitment Derby (DE22) From £26,000 to £28,000 per annum + benefits 1 month ago Teacher of Animal Care Derby College Morley, Ilkeston (DE7), DE7 6DN From £29,374 to £44,218 per annum 2 days ago Principal Surveyor Scape Nottingham (NG1), NG1 5AT 50,000 to 55,000 per year 2 days ago Head Chef Care UK Heanor (DE75) £17.55 per hour 6 days ago Freshwater Ecologist Atkins Derby, Derbyshire Competitive 2 weeks ago Principal Marine Ecologist AECOM North East Competitive 2 weeks ago Aquatic Invasive Non-Native Species Scientist Atkins Derby, Derbyshire Competitive 3 weeks ago Ecologist Peak District National Park Bakewell (DE45) From £32,597 to £34,434 per annum 1 week ago Environment Officer (Agriculture) Natural Resources Wales Wales 5 £37,594 - £41,428 4 days ago Apprenticeship Logistics Kuehne+Nagel Kegworth, Derby (DE74) 3 weeks ago Trainee Paraplanner North Oak Recruitment Derby (DE22) From £26,000 to £28,000 per annum + benefits 1 month ago Teacher of Animal Care Derby College Morley, Ilkeston (DE7), DE7 6DN From £29,374 to £44,218 per annum 2 days ago Principal Surveyor Scape Nottingham (NG1), NG1 5AT 50,000 to 55,000 per year 2 days ago Head Chef Care UK Heanor (DE75) £17.55 per hour 6 days ago Senior Ecologist Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD View Profile Muggington, Ashbourne (DE6), DE6 4LY Permanent Published: 2 days ago £40000 - £45000 per annum Senior Ecologist Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Position: Senior Ecologist Location: Derby Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a highly respected ecological consultancy seeking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join their Derbyshire office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and mature ecologist to lead and deliver high-quality ecological services, managing a team of five ecologists while working closely with Principals and Associates on a diverse portfolio of projects. The role offers genuine progression within a company that values its people, reflected through a highly impressive and well, structured benefits package. Senior Ecologist Salary & Benefits Salary £40,000 - £45,000 28 days per year of holiday plus an additional week of annual leave over Christmas. Christmas bonus. A supportive and flexible working environment, including TOIL, extended holidays, and company bank holidays. A traditional consultancy culture - no HS2 work - with an engaging, collaborative team based in a beautiful rural Derbyshire office. Competitive remuneration package with paid overtime and a well-structured TOIL system to ensure work-life balance. Company laptop, iPhone, full PPE and survey kit, plus access to a fleet of company vehicles. Unlimited training budget with both internal and external CPD opportunities, supported by an experienced management structure and dedicated HR and Health & Safety teams. Opportunity to contribute to diverse, high-profile ecological projects across the UK. Length of Service rewards, including private healthcare, additional annual leave up to 5 days, and personalised gifts. Extensive social calendar A genuinely friendly and supportive working culture, where collaboration and personal development are actively encouraged. Senior Ecologist Job Overview Lead and deliver a range of complex ecological reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. Oversee the preparation and submission of European Protected Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences and other relevant environmental permits. Manage the strategic ecological input across a variety of projects, collaborating closely with in-house Landscape, Arboricultural, Drainage, and Heritage consultants. Undertake and supervise ecological surveys, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Mentor, support, and develop junior team members while managing a small team within the wider Ecology department. Contribute to the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and project quotations. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation, planning policy, and best practice guidance. Liaise confidently with clients, statutory authorities, and key stakeholders to ensure professional delivery and compliance on all projects. Senior Ecologist Job Requirements A minimum of four years' professional experience within ecological consultancy or a closely related field. Proven capability in producing high-quality technical reports, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and mitigation licence applications. Demonstrable experience in project management, with strong client communication and coordination skills. Experience in staff management or mentoring, with the ability to support and develop junior team members. Possession of at least one protected species survey licence (e.g., bats, great crested newt, or dormouse). Associate or Full membership of CIEEM, or actively working towards this level of professional accreditation. Proficiency in GIS or other mapping software. Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecology, wildlife legislation, and planning policy. Full UK (manual) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required - with access to a fleet of new company vehicles provided. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 50 - 199 About The Company Service
- We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards
customer service. Communication
- We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to
plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or
fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of
providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a
trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who
place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key
technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to
work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We
are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to
our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open
to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee
engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions,
which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with
us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to
build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions,
including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our
employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through
completing specific management training courses which has been found to be
highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for
employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to
their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised
benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are
strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair
approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services
with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is
on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when
recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings
something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill
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