Graduate Ecologist: Cambridge, Oxford & London

MKA Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy with bases in Cambridge, Oxford and London. We have a stable and growing client base, an excellent range of projects and offer expertise across all specialisms in ecology. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice in the profession and providing a leading role for our clients in achieving net gain in their developments.

We have protocols in place to ensure a healthy work/life balance, reward our staff with a competitive salary and pension, up to 27 days’ annual leave, personal work tablets, laptop, phone and branded clothing. Teamwork is valued and we encourage personal development within a supportive environment.

With MKA you can diversify your interests and skill set and develop and progress your career through the CIEEM levels. We believe that our ecologists should be multi-disciplinary and we provide extensive training to support you in achieving that aim, as well as expertise on hand to help you develop through outstanding formal/informal training opportunities.

We support and encourage team members in securing species licences. Our goal is to continue to expand whilst maintaining excellent levels of ecological expertise and client service within an outstanding working environment

Essential requirements for all levels:

• A degree and/or post graduate qualification in ecology or closely related subject;
• Developing field skills;
• Good knowledge of all key environmental legislation and policy;
• Ability to produce well-written reports using full range of IT;
• Full clean driving licence;
• CIEEM membership at appropriate level; and
• Willingness to relocate if required.

Benefits

• Company pension;
• TOIL;
• Hybrid working;
• Access to pool car;
• Up to 27 days annual leave;
• Outstanding training provision;
• Sabbatical scheme;
• Company sick pay;
• Dog-friendly office;
• Cycle scheme;
• Employee referral scheme;
• Canteen on site;
• Shower facilities;

Salary Range:

Graduate Ecologists c. £26,000 – £27,500

Team members based in Greater London will be awarded a weighted salary to reflect the greater cost of living.

How to apply

Please complete this questionnaire and send with CV and covering letter to suzette@mkaecology.co.uk.

Please specify which location you are applying for. If more than one then please put in order of preference. Please state if you are willing to relocate and if you hold a full UK drivers licence. Successful candidates will be invited for interview. If you’re considering applying and would like further information or discussion, please call Suzette on 07923 236771

No agencies please.

Applications close on 30^th November 2025.

Interviews shortlist by 5^th December 2025.

Interviews held W/C 15^th December 2025 and W/C 5^th and 12^th January 2026.

Start date 2^nd February 2026.