Associate Ecologist
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is proud to partner with our client, a leading environmental consultancy renowned for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. With a legacy dating back to 1987, our client offers integrated services in ecology, forestry, arboriculture, and landscape design, all aimed at fostering positive environmental change.
About the Role
As a senior member of the Ecology team, you will:
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Lead with Vision: Serve as the technical and strategic lead on projects, guiding teams and clients toward sustainable, nature-first solutions.
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Mentor and Inspire: Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
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Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with in-house experts in forestry, arboriculture, and design to deliver holistic project outcomes.
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Drive Impactful Projects: Contribute to initiatives ranging from habitat creation to biodiversity net gain planning.
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Influence Policy and Practice: Leverage our client's strong industry reputation to help shape broader environmental initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
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Hold a relevant degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
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Possess at least one protected species licence (bats or dormice preferred).
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Be a full member of CIEEM or working towards it.
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Have a sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and planning frameworks.
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Demonstrate strong experience with the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric.
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Exhibit site appraisal and botanical ID skills (FISC Level 3+).
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Have experience managing large, complex ecological projects and survey teams.
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Have previous involvement in species mitigation licensing and implementation.
Desirable Extras
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Advanced skills in a niche ecological area, such as botany or bioacoustics.
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Registration under Natural England Bat Class Licence / Earned Recognition schemes.
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Experience writing complex technical reports (e.g., BREEAM, EIA).
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Chartered membership of CIEEM or working towards it.
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Interest in ecological technology – GIS, digital data collection, etc.
Why Join Our Client?
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26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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A collaborative, purpose-led workplace with real environmental impact.
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Cross-discipline project work in a progressive, supportive team.
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Offices set in inspiring natural landscapes.
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A commitment to sustainability, including initiatives like peat-free composting, water recycling, and support for Forest Schools.
Next Steps
If you're ready to use your expertise to influence how ecological consultancy is delivered—grounded in science, sustainability, and meaningful action—we want to hear from you.