Principal Ecologist
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Circa £45,000
A leading ecological consultancy with over 35 years of experience is looking for a Principal Ecologist to join their team in Hertfordshire, to manage projects, lead junior staff, and contribute to the growth of their business.
Benefits:
* Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day for every year of employment.
* Option to Buy/Sell Holidays
* Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
* Company Sick Pay: Up to 4 weeks of full pay within any rolling 12-month period, after passing probation.
* Flexible and Hybrid Working: 60:40 ratio of office to home working, and flexible hours of work.
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Scenic Office Locations
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Training and Licence Support
Role:
This consultancy boasts a varied project portfolio that includes retail spaces, business parks, golf courses, airports, and shipping facilities. As a Principal Ecologist, you would play a significant role in overseeing and executing a variety of ecological projects and services. These would encompass biodiversity auditing, ecological impact assessments, and protected species surveys, as well as the interpretation of UK ecology legislation. A substantial aspect of this position will involve client engagement, alongside the mentorship of junior staff members.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience within ecological consultancy
* Strong botanical skills (UKHab/NVC)
* Protected species licence(s)
* Project management experience
* Full driving licence
This is a permanent role, and Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.
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