Consultancy Ecologist

Are you an enthusiastic ecologist who’s motivated by making a real difference for wildlife and the people connected to it? We’re looking for someone who brings professional ecological experience alongside a positive, organised and collaborative approach. If you’re confident in your ecological knowledge, keen to develop your protected species skills and enjoy producing clear, well‑structured reports, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be someone who understands UK wildlife legislation and best practice, is comfortable working with a range of partners and clients and is committed to growing your expertise. Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it) is welcomed and a full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

About the role

As an ecologist, you’ll play a key part in delivering high‑quality ecological work across a diverse range of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nature’s recovery by providing expert ecological advice, undertaking field surveys and assessments, and helping clients make informed decisions that support wildlife and habitats.

You’ll be involved in a variety of ecological surveys and site assessments, working across different habitats and species groups. Your work will include collecting and analysing ecological data, preparing clear and accurate reports, and supporting senior colleagues in delivering projects to agreed timescales and standards. You’ll also liaise with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, helping to ensure that each project runs smoothly and achieves the best possible outcomes for nature.

This role offers the chance to develop your consultancy experience within a supportive team, contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes while building strong professional relationships. Some evening and weekend work may be required and a full driving licence is essential.

About us

Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy is part of a network of Wildlife Trust Consultancies. As such we can draw on the expertise and experience of 20 other consultancy teams across the UK. We have been delivering high quality ecological services to clients in Worcestershire and beyond for over 30 years. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecologist looking to join a supportive team, where we offer the opportunity for personal and professional development. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is Worcestershire’s leading nature conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and the natural environment. We are supported by over 21,000 individual members. Our 40 staff are supported by our 500 volunteers who are vital to the delivery of our work. We manage 75+ nature reserves across the county, covering 12.5 square kilometres of land, and provide land management advice across around a quarter of Worcestershire. Inspiring people to take action for nature is central to our work, from schools and youth groups to communities and local businesses.

Our strategy to 2030 focuses on three key goals:

• Nature in recovery: 30% of land for nature by 2030
• Action for nature: 1 in 4 people taking action for nature by 2030
• Sustaining our future: more diversity, more funding and carbon zero by 2030

We are one of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts across the UK.

We’re wild about inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities to change the natural world for the better.It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued and everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we actively welcome applications from disabled candidates. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements required and choose to apply under the scheme will be offered an interview.

What we offer

We offer a supportive, friendly and purpose‑driven working environment where your contribution genuinely makes a difference for wildlife and local communities. As part of Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy and Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A generous annual leave allowance of 6.6 weeks including bank holidays
• A holiday purchase scheme
• A contributory pension scheme with 4% employee/8% employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• Enhanced Parental Leave policies
• Group Life Assurance at 3x annual salary