The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join our experienced, friendly and innovative Oxford team, and one of the most successful and well-established independent ecological consultancies in the UK. We will work with you to develop your skills in all aspects of ecology and consultancy through mentoring and a comprehensive internal training programme. Our office is in a small business park on a diversified farm at Cassington, just north of Oxford; staff can make use of a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and an on-site café. In addition to a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave, we offer benefits that include flexible working, private healthcare, company-funded social events and health and well-being benefits. We are a 100% employee-owned company. We have taken the positive step to employee-ownership to help us to ensure that the company remains independent for the long-term and that the interests and values of the business are maintained for the benefit of current and future employees. Why work for BSG Ecology? We are a multi-award winning, highly respected, industry leading consultancy with a strong reputation for technical ability amongst our clients and fellow professionals. We are proud to be Ecologist owned and Ecologist led. All our ecologists have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, renewable energy, residential, leisure and minerals and with a diverse range of clients. We are committed to investing in training and career development. We have a structured programme of internal training for new starters that is complemented by additional external training and mentoring. Health and safety and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise the importance of maintaining a good work life balance. We do this through careful resourcing of work, the implementation of robust TOIL policies and flexible working arrangements. We have sophisticated cloud-based project management and tailored GIS systems, allowing us to work across offices and remotely. What We Are Looking For You will have: Relevant professional ecological experience (at least 1 years full-time experience working in ecological consultancy) A broad ecological skill-set A working knowledge of current and evolving wildlife policy and legislation Confidence in written and verbal communication Some project management and client liaison skills Enthusiasm for ecology and the environment in the UK The desire to promote high professional standards in ecology An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation A good BSc and / or MSc in a relevant subject A full driving licence and access to your own transport