Senior ecologist

Senior Ecologist – £30,000 + dependent on experienceFutures Ecology is a small friendly consultancy started in 2019 with o􀆯ices in both Leeds and Bolsover.We are looking for a Senior Ecologist to be based at our Leeds o􀆯ice.Ideally the candidate will specialise in at least one of the following: badgers, bats (including tree climbing), botany or ornithology, as wellbeing a licence holder / named ecologist for surveys or mitigation works or, with a minimum of four years consultancy experience.Skills/Qualifications• A degree in Ecology (or related subject) or equivalent experience,• Full, clean driving licence with business use on your insurance policy and access to your own transport,• CIEEM Membership, minimum of Associate, ideally Full Membership or above,• Holder of one or more protected species survey licences or equivalent level of experience in the specialist field (e.g. FISC 4)• Holder of a mitigation licence such as Bat Mitigation Class Licence (BMCL)• Proficiency in QGIS/QFIELD/other GIS software,• Ability to work alone and as part of a team• Flexibility to meet the needs of the business including irregular hours and travel• Good organisational skills, proactive with a high level of motivation.Key Responsibilities• Project Management• Liaising and building relationships with clients, statutory bodies, stakeholders.• Preparing and winning tenders/fee proposals for a range of schemes.• Leading and designing protected species/habitat surveys.• Mentoring junior sta􀆯 members• Writing and Quality Assuring Reports• Provide expert advice/keep up to date with the planning system/current legislation.• Proactive in finding innovative solutions.• A willingness to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet survey requirementsBetween April and September we carry out a large amount of survey work, we do ask that you have availability for at least one eveningsurvey per week (Monday-Thursday).Key benefitsOur team is our most valuable asset, we want to cultivate a friendly and happy workplace, whilst also ensuring that your needs are beingfulfilled.• Flexible working• Paid professional memberships, licence fees, relevant to the role• Paid overtime or TOIL• Pension contributions• Annual leave• Discretionary performance related annual bonus• Company funded social events• We invest in your CPD and encourage you to be active in your profession outside of work.