Senior Ecologist

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join the Nature Based Solutions team in our Nature
Recovery Directorate.

Senior Ecologist

Team: Nature Recovery

Responsible to: Senior Ecologist (General Manager)

Term: Permanent

Salary: £28,486 – £35,042 (Rank 4)

Hours: Full-time/Flexible (35 hrs per week – Part-time considered).

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week working from our
Bickley Hall Farm HQ. (SY14 8EF)

You will deliver positive conservation outcomes through high-quality ecological surveys,
reports and practical land management advice to stakeholders and clients. You will develop and
maintain good working relationships with clients and support the wider Nature Recovery team
with the delivery of commercial services to supplement the Trust’s finances and build financial
resilience.

The role is perfect for those who have an interest in wildlife conservation and are wanting to
apply their practical ecological skills to improve our understanding of the natural world and
help make a real difference on the ground. We welcome applications from ecologists looking to
make the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have strong field survey skills including botanical identification,
protected species, UK Habitat classification and Defra condition assessment. Be proficient in
the delivery of technical reports and advice as well as confident in the use of Natural
England’s Statutory Biodiversity Metric. An understanding of GIS and strong all round IT skills
are essential (while ArcGIS is preferred, candidates showing proficiency with other similar
mapping software will be considered).

By joining Cheshire Wildlife Trust, you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider
projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on
a wealth of expertise to take this important work forward.

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve
your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with
most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) however, part-time hours will be considered.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 16th March 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the More information about this Vacancy button. You will be directed
to our website to complete your application for this position.

N.B. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer
sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please.