We have an exciting opportunity for someone to become the Principal Ecologist for Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy. As Principal Ecologist you will be providing technical leadership within our consultancy, focusing on delivering and overseeing high quality ecological work.

You will work closely with our team of ecologists, mentoring and supporting them to develop their skills whilst maintaining strong technical standards. You will also work alongside the Business Manager in supporting the development of the consultancy business, identifying opportunities for growth and implementing procedures to improve efficiency.

Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy has been delivering high quality ecological services to clients in Worcestershire and beyond for over 30 years. The work of the ecological consultancy team plays a vital role in delivering our vision of a wilder Worcestershire where there is more nature everywhere for everyone.

About You

• A minimum of five years professional experience in ecological consultancy and educated to degree level in an ecological/environmental subject
• A passion for wildlife conservation and practical ecological application
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Good time and project management skills
• A wide understanding of ecological issues and a holder of multiple protected species licences
• A full UK driving licence

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’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, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature.

Salary – £40,000 – £46,000 depending on experience

Contract – Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits

• Hybrid working – office at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8SZ
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with Royal London, employer contribution of 8% plus the Employers NI savings made due to the salary sacrifice element.
• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days, increasing to a maximum of 38 days for length of service
• Group Life Assurance worth three times annual salary.
• Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing Services
• Contractual Sick Pay

Deadline for application: 9th October 2025

Please visit our website for the full job description, application form and for details on how to apply. https://www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs/principal-ecologist-worcestershire-wildlife-consultancy.