Ecologists & Climbing Arborists
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Ocean to Earth Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded environmental and arboricultural consultancy delivering specialist arboriculture surveys and ecological services across the Midlands and eastern England.
Due to a strong pipeline of projects, we are seeking Ecologists, Climbing Arborists, and Arborists looking to transition into ecological consultancy to join the team, with opportunities for immediate starts, fixed-term contracts, or flexible working arrangements.
If you enjoy practical fieldwork, tree climbing, protected species surveys, and varied outdoor projects, this could be an excellent fit.
The Role
You’ll support a range of arboricultural and ecological survey work including:
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Tree climbing inspections using rope access
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Arboricultural condition and safety surveys
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Bat roost assessments and protected species surveys
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Field data collection and reporting
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Supporting planning and development-led ecology projects
Work is predominantly based across the West & East Midlands, extending to the Lincolnshire Coast, with travel between sites.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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CS38 / Tree Climbing & Aerial Rescue (essential for climbers)
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Rope access experience
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Bat survey experience or bat licence (highly desirable)
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Arboricultural or ecological survey background
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Relevant degree or practical experience in ecology, arboriculture or countryside management
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A proactive, outdoors-focused attitude and willingness to work across varied terrain
Climbing arborists keen to move into ecology are very welcome — training and support can be provided.
What’s on offer
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Competitive day rates / salary (DOE)
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Immediate start options
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Fixed-term or flexible contracts available
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Varied, interesting project work
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Supportive and knowledgeable consultancy environment
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Opportunity to broaden skills across arboriculture and ecology
About Ocean to Earth Recruitment
Ocean to Earth Recruitment specialises in connecting environmental professionals with meaningful roles across ecology, arboriculture and environmental consultancy. We work closely with our clients and candidates to create the right fit.