Exemplary Experienced Ecologists!
Seeking ecologists with experience to join our youthful and flourishing practical consultancy, come and join the team and help us expand our portfolio of habitat surveys and specialised drone services
Based in a rural location north of Lewes in East Sussex and established in 2021, Co-ecology would like to hear from talented, self-motivated individuals capable of working at a more senior level – to be an integral part of our small, committed team. As a high growth company demand for our services has grown rapidly, so if you have over 5 years’ experience as an Ecologist at any grade, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
About Us
Co-ecology is a dedicated, independent, technically focussed ecological consultancy working for a wide diversity of clients across different sectors and scales of project, providing expert advice and pragmatic solutions on a range of schemes.
We provide industry leading drone survey services including Bats & Aerial Thermal Surveys and large scale habitat mapping.
We have project work throughout the UK including tourism, residential, infrastructure and commercial, with clients ranging from local planning consultancies to large, nationally spread organisations, councils and statutory agencies.
At the heart of our work lies the objective of integrating measures for wildlife and biodiversity into development, following a functional and practicable approach in co-operation with other disciplines.
Through collaboration with our clients and their design teams, we work to create value and integrate nature conservation gains in everything we do. Within the company, this entails building a forward thinking and technically adept team, supported by generous and progressive business policies. Our aspirations are to be creative, to innovate, to enjoy what we do and continue in building an equitable organisation that values and rewards its staff.
About You
Educated to degree level or above.
A2CofC and GVC drone certification and advantage
At least five years’ experience in the sector
Biodiversity conservation as a driving force
Developed collaborative skills
Desire to actively shape the culture and direction of the company
Interested in innovation
Continually aiming to improve technical capabilities through CPD
A professional candidate who can confidently manage their own schedule and workload to a high standard
Ability to manage projects from beginning to end (depending on grade and experience) from bid and budget, with client liaison, through field and survey work, to reporting and consultation, construction, and follow-up
Capacity to deliver a range of ecological surveys, assessments, and net gain projects
Botanical ID skills to FISC level 3 or 4 would be an advantage
Expertise in EcIA and HRA an advantage
Survey and mitigation licences useful but not essential
What We Offer
£35,000 – £50,000 annual salary scaled on experience, based on a 40 hr week.
Capacity to scale up and innovate within a new company
Enhanced benefits package following probationary period
At start, 25 days paid holiday plus all Bank Holidays
A 40hr week! Whilst some additional hours can be worked this is the exception and not the rule. There is no expectation and no need for staff to regularly pull long hours.
Flexible balance of field and office work irrespective of grade, all our staff value time spent on field work.
Generous external training budget with intra-company training opportunities
Paid days for volunteer work throughout the year
Attendance at relevant conferences
Paid professional memberships and survey licenses
A generous, equitable profit-related bonus scheme
How to Apply
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter by email to enquiries@co-ecology.co.uk entitled “Ecologist Application”.
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunities on offer, please call us on 01273 031566 or 07977 494812