CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Company Description

Our purpose is to enable nature and business thrive together. We aim to be the UK’s leading, most innovative environmental consultancy—trusted by clients and valued by our people. With offices nationwide, we deliver expert services in ecology, hydrology, arboriculture, GIS, and environmental impact assessment

Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Ecologist to join our dynamic and busy terrestrial ecology team to work with our Leeds and / or Kenilworth teams – most site work will likely be based between Leeds and Kenilworth.

As an Ecological Consultant, you’ll be on the move and in the field, with travel and overnight stays being an essential part of the job, especially during peak survey season. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and love the idea of exploring different locations, this is the perfect role for you!

We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work on meaningful environmental projects, and grow within a supportive and passionate team.

Salary: from £28,000 dependent on skillset

Requirements

Successful candidates will have:

• proven previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a commercial consultancy
• a degree or postgraduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject
• field skills in one or more specialist areas
• prior experience of project management/coordination and/or coordinating surveys
• working knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey best practice
• excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports
• a full, clean, UK driving licence, use of a car, and be willing and able to travel and stay away from home regularly
• a positive outlook a strong desire to succeed
• membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
• experience in forming and issuing quotes to clients

It would be advantageous if you also had the following:

• one or more protected species licences e.g. GCN, bat or dormouse
• ornithological skills
• botany skills
• 2-3 years of sector experience

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

 At Thomson, our people are our greatest asset. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, supporting growth, balance, and inclusivity while delivering exceptional environmental services together.

Please apply using this link 

Consultant or Senior Ecologist – Bath (Hybrid Working Available)

Ethos Environmental Planning Ltd (Ethos) is expanding, and we are seeking either a Consultant Ecologist or a Senior Ecologist to join our Bath-based ecology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging ecologist looking to step up, or for an experienced practitioner seeking a senior role with more responsibility, project leadership, and influence.

About Us

Ethos is part of the Celnor Group, a community of specialist environmental, testing, inspection, and risk-management businesses committed to protecting people, places, and the planet. Being part of Celnor gives you access to shared tools, development pathways, and group-wide opportunities, while retaining the expert identity and supportive culture that makes Ethos a trusted ecological consultancy.

Based in the world heritage city of Bath, Ethos works across the UK on planning and environmental projects with a strong focus on ecology, biodiversity net gain (BNG), and green infrastructure. We take pride in delivering robust ecological advice that leads to good planning outcomes and positive environmental impact.

About the Role

Depending on your experience, you will join at Consultant or Senior Ecologist level. Both roles involve delivering high-quality ecological fieldwork, assessments, and project support, but the senior position offers increased responsibility for project management, client liaison, technical leadership, and quality assurance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Surveys & Fieldwork

• Lead or assist with UK Habitat Classification surveys and condition assessments
• Support or lead protected species surveys (bats, GCN, reptiles, dormouse, birds, and others)
• Deliver ecological supervision, toolbox talks, watching briefs, and Ecological Clerk of Works duties

Ecological Assessment

• Prepare GIS mapping of habitats and ecological features
• Complete or lead Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using DEFRA Metrics and similar tools
• Draft / check survey reports, licence applications, mitigation strategies, ES chapters, and supporting documents
• Collate and interpret desk study and field data, including bat call analysis
• Assess impacts of development and recommend mitigation or monitoring measures
• Apply ecological policy, legislation, and guidance, with senior staff overseeing quality assurance

Project Management

• Manage ecological projects
• Support or lead communication with clients and stakeholders
• Attend meetings and provide ecological advice appropriate to your level
• Prepare quotes, invoices, budgets, and assist with commercial processes
• Coordinate survey planning, team resourcing, and workflow

What You’ll Bring

Consultant Level:

• Minimum 2 years’ consultancy experience
• Strong organisational skills and basic GIS knowledge
• Basic field ID skills
• Experience drafting ecological reports

Senior Level:

• Minimum 4 years’ ecological experience, including managing projects
• Strong field skills and species ID competency
• Experience writing and quality-checking a range of ecological assessments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams

Both Levels:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Eligible for Associate CIEEM membership
• Experience with a range of protected species surveys
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join Ethos?

• Work as part of a respected and growing consultancy
• Discretionary 9-day fortnight(every other Friday off)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Staff mentoring and wellbeing support
• TOIL and paid overtime
• Minimum 4 days formal training per year
• Work-related expenses covered, including £0.45/mile
• Statutory sickness and parental leave aligned with current guidance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 4% employer-matched)

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to rachel.fayers@ethosep.co.uk

Principal Ecologist – South-East England (Location Flexible)

Help establish and lead our new regional office

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Ecologist to establish and lead a new South-East office, supported by the stability and resources of an established consultancy. This senior role offers genuine influence, flexible working options, a discretionary 9-day fortnight, and the chance to grow a team while delivering meaningful ecological outcomes.

About Us

Ethos Environmental Planning Ltd is part of the Celnor Group — a network of environmental, testing, inspection, and risk-management businesses committed to protecting people, places, and the planet. Being part of the group provides access to shared tools, learning pathways, and development opportunities, while retaining the specialist identity and supportive culture that make Ethos a trusted ecological consultancy.

Based in the world heritage city of Bath, Ethos works across the UK delivering multi-disciplinary planning advice with a focus on ecology, green infrastructure, and biodiversity net gain. We pride ourselves on high-quality ecological input that supports good decision-making and positive environmental outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Client demand across the East and South-East of England has grown significantly, and we are now ready to establish a new regional office. We’re seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead, shape, and grow this new presence.

We do not have a fixed location in mind; we are driven by finding the right person. This is a rare opportunity to build a team from the ground up, supported by established systems, colleagues, and group-wide resources. You’ll have autonomy in developing the office while remaining part of a connected, collaborative consultancy with a strong national track record.

As Principal Ecologist, you’ll help set technical standards, guide project delivery, support staff development, and play an active role in the Ethos Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Surveys & Fieldwork

• Conduct UK Habitat surveys, hedgerow and condition assessments
• Lead protected species surveys (bats, GCN, reptiles, dormouse, birds)
• Deliver ecological supervision and ECoW duties

Ecological Assessment

• Lead and approve EcIAs, ES chapters, mitigation strategies, licence applications, and management plans
• Lead BNG assessments using the DEFRA Metric and related tools
• Ensure high technical standards across assessments
• Analyse data, evaluate impacts, and develop proportionate mitigation
• Design monitoring schemes and produce GIS mapping
• Prepare and present ecological evidence at appeals

Project Management

• Manage a portfolio of ecological projects, including complex programmes
• Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and consultees
• Attend meetings and provide expert ecological advice
• Prepare and review budgets, quotes, invoices, and proposals
• Oversee survey planning, resourcing, and workflow
• Maintain operational systems and quality standards

Business Management & Leadership

• Identify new business opportunities and support growth
• Implement efficient systems and service improvements
• Support recruitment and staff development as the office grows
• Mentor colleagues, deliver training, and lead appraisals
• Support the Managing Director with HR, H&S, and staff wellbeing

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in ecology
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Full CIEEM membership or equivalent
• Strong field ID skills
• Experience managing complex surveys
• At least one protected species licence
• Ability to write and QA complex ecological reports
• Strong understanding of legislation and policy
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and commitment to CPD
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Senior role shaping a new regional office
• Part of trusted and growing environmental group
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Discretionary 9-day fortnight
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
• TOIL and paid overtime
• Minimum 4 days formal training per year
• Expenses covered, including £0.45/mile
• Statutory sickness and parental leave
• Contributory pension (up to 4% employer matched)

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to rachel.fayers@ethosep.co.uk

Forestry England’s Forest Wilding Programme was launched in 2022, to deliver a step-change in our efforts to restore naturally functioning ecosystems to the Nation’s Forests. As part of this, we have developed one of the most ambitious initiatives to recover a select group of priority influential species, including beaver, wildcat, pine marten, white-tailed eagle and wood ants, predominantly through conservation translocation projects. We have over 30 projects in progress across England, including feasibility studies for wildcat in Northumberland, the reintroduction of pine martens in Devon, and a pioneering study of influential species which will inform our priorities through the next phase of the Forest Wilding Programme. These projects involve Foresty England colleagues across the country, as well as many other organisations, including Wildlife Trusts, the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, Vincent Wildlife Trust and Natural England.

As Species Recovery Manager you will lead this initiative, providing the inspiration, leadership qualities and managerial skills to ensure the effective delivery of these projects, and develop a pipeline of new species recovery projects, which together help drive nature recovery. The post holder will bring technical experience and insight, developing and maintaining standards, and ensuring robust programme and project management to deliver projects on time and on budget. This is an exciting and fast-paced role which is at the forefront of nature recovery efforts in England, working for England’s largest land manager.

Please apply using the “Apply now” button which will provide the job description/person specification

Cornwall Environmental Consultants

Ecologist / Senior Ecologist – Truro, Cornwall

Cornwall Environmental Consultants (CEC) Ltd are seeking an experienced consultant Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our respected team based near to Truro, Cornwall. Part time and full-time applicants are welcome.

The practice

CEC works throughout Cornwall and the south-west of England. We are a business with a purpose, returning our profits to our parent organisation, Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT). Since our establishment in 1992 we have raised over £2m for CWT, allowing them to protect nature and our landscapes.

We work on a variety of projects, from small habitat surveys to complex development projects and everything in between. We provide the ecological input to some of the largest and most complex schemes in the southwest. We have an in-house landscape architecture team to allow us to develop biodiverse planting schemes to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain solutions, and we work on UK wide projects within the wider Wildlife Trust network. We have the largest team of Building with Nature assessors in the southwest and pride ourselves on the quality of schemes we deliver. In addition to our development work we work with many landowners across the southwest, including statutory and non-statutory bodies and local authorities, to deliver schemes which are purely for environmental gain. These encompass a wide variety of protected and high value sites, from dunes to heathland and parkland.

We are a registered practice with both the Landscape Institute and CIEEM, and we hold ISO Certification, including SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) Approval in ISO9001 – Quality, ISO14001 – Environment and ISO45001 – Health & Safety.

About you

Are you someone with a passion for ecology, a self-motivated individual, able to work alone or as part of a team?

You will have experience in ecological consultancy, hold a BSc or MSc in Ecology (or related subject) and be a full or associate membership of CIEEM (MCIEEM or ACIEEM) (or be working towards them).

You must have excellent communication skills and report writing technique and be competent in a range of survey techniques. Watching brief / Ecological Clerk of Works and Biodiversity Net Gain experience would be advantageous.

A Class 1 or 2 bat licence is very desirable, as are additional licences, such as dormice.

You will be willing to travel (occasionally out of county) to undertake surveys, and a full driver’s licence and access to a car is therefore essential for this post.

The successful applicant will be flexible with regard to working hours, as there will sometimes be a need to work outside normal office hours.

You will need to have the ability to work within the UK (residency/visa).

CEC provides an excellent working environment, with flexible and hybrid working offered, a generous reward package and pension scheme, friendly colleagues and a beautiful office location.

Expected salary range £28,000-£38,000 depending on experience.

Team profit share and Time off in Lieu (TOIL) schemes are in operation and we take care to encourage a good work life balance.

For a job description or to apply please email enquiries@cecenvironment.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 4 th January 2026, with interviews taking place week commencing 12th January 2026.

Registered Charity Name: Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation Ltd Registered Charity Number: 214929.

About the role

As a Natural Environment Officer (Ecology), your role involves providing specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology. This will be principally in support of our Development Management Team, providing feedback on submissions in support of planning applications, including biodiversity net gain.

Additionally, you may be asked to contribute to the specialist monitoring, research and statistical activities to support the Planning Service.

What will you be doing?

The role involves offering timely written advice on ecology and the natural environment to support our development management team, our policy planners and other Council services. You’ll be a subject expert in your field and will be able to assist in the preparation of advice for meetings, site visits, and committees. As a proactive individual and excellent communicator, you’ll be able to balance enhancing our ecological and natural environment with the need to support growth, sustainability, and energy efficiency in West Northants.

Our Specialist Services function is made up of teams dedicated to the natural environment, historic environment and design so you will be part of an exciting peer group helping shape the future of West Northamptonshire.

About you

You will bring with you experience in the technical specialism in ecology.

With your in-depth knowledge of environmental legislation, best practice and statutory procedures, you’ll be able to offer comprehensive guidance and support to colleagues and customers to ensure best practice is followed. You’ll be dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for our ecology and the natural environment alongside enhancing new development and growth within West Northants. Your understanding of the Local Plan system, national and local planning policy will provide context for your expert guidance.

You’ll have the relevant qualifications required and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or working towards your Assessment of Professional Competence. Experience with DEF, MasterGov or other planning related systems and mapping software would be helpful but not essential.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world.​

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Our Terrestrial Ecology Team:

Our ecology team provides a wide variety of services, including ecological survey and assessment, compliance and advisory services, licensing, biodiversity net gain, ecological clerk of works, and habitat restoration design for exciting and nationally important projects. This work often supports EIA and HRA assessments across a wide variety of consent applications.

In parallel with project delivery, our Terrestrial Ecology Practice places strong emphasis on learning and development. As an employee-owned business, we invest in our people through structured training, opportunities to attend conferences and events, involvement in company initiatives (such as innovation programmes), and regular in-person Terrestrial Ecology team-building sessions.

Due to continued growth across a range of markets, we are now looking to expand our terrestrial ecology team, focusing on expanding our survey capability across the UK.

Job Role:

We are seeking a Senior / Principal Ecologist with excellent communication skills and strong technical expertise in terrestrial ecology, who is keen to work on cutting-edge projects. In this role, you will lead and grow a team of specialists and manage ecological survey work from project inception and proposal stages through to the completion of reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Protected Species Survey Reports. You will act as a technical expert throughout the project lifecycle, advising on survey design and ecological assessment, and preparing or overseeing Ecological Impact Assessments, Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species licence applications, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and method statements.

About You:

You will have an extensive ecological understanding and 8+ years of demonstrable professional experience working on a range of projects, including undertaking and coordinating ecological surveys, collating and analysing biological data and drafting reports with a relevant degree in ecology, environmental sciences or similar subject.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Extensive experience in the delivery of:

• • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals,
  • Ecological Impact Assessments,
  • Protected Species and Habitat Mitigation Strategies,
  • Ecological Management Plans,
  • Protected Species Licence applications, and
  • Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.
• Natural England protected species survey licenses, in particular for bats. Experience as the named ecologist on mitigation licences would be advantageous.
• Full CIEEM membership.
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience and/or liaising/ managing contractors.
• A willingness to travel occasionally will be required, along with a valid UK driving licence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

And if you are:

• Dependable, pro-active and self-motivated
• Flexible, adaptive, innovative and willing to develop your career.

What we can offer you:

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

A competitive salary of £40,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, which you can learn more about here

Location:

Exeter, Edinburgh, London, Newcastle, Peterborough, Liverpool, Manchester

Marketing Assistant

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours), permanent

Salary: £27,928 – £29,279 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid, between Ampfield, near Romsey and home (50/50)

Make a real impact in the environment sector

Are you a creative marketer who is eager to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of marketing disciplines? Do you want to help champion the work of ecologists and environmental managers working to protect and enhance the natural environment? This is your chance to join a small but ambitious team with an increasingly influential voice in the sector.

As CIEEM’s Marketing Assistant, you will take responsibility for the administration of our marketing presence across our social media, email, print and website channels, and increase awareness of what we do with our target audiences.

This role is perfect for a motivated, early-career marketer who wants to make a real difference.

What you will do

• Implement CIEEM’s social media and email strategies, and produce engaging content and copy for our key audiences.
• Upload, edit and maintain website content to ensure pages are well-structured engaging, and up to date.
• Review and monitor the effectiveness of CIEEM’s digital marketing activity across social media, email, website and campaigns.
• Play an active role in promoting CIEEM products including membership, training and conferences.
• Manage marketing collateral and coordinate the production of print flyers for events.

About you

• You are a creative problem-solver with an eye for detail.
• You understand how to tailor messages to different audiences.
• You enjoy juggling multiple projects and working to deadlines.
• You’re enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn.
• You have a good understanding of what marketing can achieve and/or some direct experience of delivering marketing campaigns.

Why join us?

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is the leading professional membership body for ecologists and environmental managers in the UK and Ireland.

With over 9,000 members, we are also well-known for our high-quality training courses and conferences, environmental policy work and professional standards.

We are proud that 96% of our staff say that we are a Great Place To Work.

At CIEEM, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working and TOIL
• Investment in your training and development
• Competitive salaries that are reviewed every year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced sick pay policy
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and commitment to supporting your wellbeing

How to apply

Click the apply button to go to our recruitment partner’s website. You will be prompted to submit:

• Your CV
• A cover letter (max 1 page) explaining how you meet the requirements of the role

Download the full role description for detailed responsibilities, essential criteria and more information.

Closing date: Friday 16^th January 2026

Interview dates: We will be interviewing for the post throughout January. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Please contact enquiries@cieem.net if you have any questions about this role or application process.

Equity, diversity and inclusion statement

CIEEM is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion, fairness, and belonging amongst its employees, volunteers, and our members’ employers under the Championing Change agenda as part of our strategic plan.

Our EDI mission is to champion change as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that works to remove barriers and create an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. In support of this mission, CIEEM aims to make all of our processes as accessible as we can and is committed to providing appropriate reasonable adjustments. For further information, please see A Diverse, Inclusive and Healthy Profession.

MKA Ecology is a well-established consultancy with offices in Litlington (Royston), Oxford and London. We are looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator Assistant to support our operations team. This is a varied role covering data management, kit coordination, scheduling and general administrative support.

You will be line managed by our Project Coordinator and receive full training on internal systems, including Scoro and SharePoint. Applicants should be confident IT users, strong communicators and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Occasional travel to other offices may be required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

●       Uploading, managing and archiving data
●       Supporting project systems and maintaining organised records
●       Coordinating kit, ordering supplies and managing stock
●       Assisting with scheduling and timetabling
●       Providing general administrative support for the Litlington office
●       Liaising with external IT support when required
●       Completing vehicle checks and maintaining logs

What We Offer

●       Competitive salary
●       Company pension
●       Access to pool car
●       Up to 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
●       Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
●       Company sick pay
●       Dog-friendly office
●       Cycle scheme
●       Employee referral scheme
●       Canteen and shower facilities on site

Person Requirements

●       Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
●       Good IT skills with ability to learn new systems
●       Excellent communication and teamwork
●       High attention to detail
●       Proactive and solution-focused
●       Full UK driving licence
●       Friendly and personable

● Interest in and a working knowledge of UK ecology and biodiversity

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to suzette@mkaecology.co.uk.
Please confirm in your application:

●       That you hold a full UK driving licence
●       That you can commute to the Litlington (Royston) office
●       Your availability for interview

Salary: £68,350 – £70,472 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based: Hybrid working from any BBOWT office with travel to sites as required.

Future Nature is one of 23 Wildlife Trust Consultancies operating throughout the UK. The profits from our ecological and land & farm consultancy services are returned back into the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), to fund their invaluable work helping nature’s recovery.

The Managing Director will lead a values-driven consultancy closely aligned with BBOWT, setting strategic direction and delivering high-quality environmental advice while balancing commercial success with environmental integrity to achieve real, lasting impact for wildlife and people.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team of technical specialists and advisors who care deeply about doing the right thing – for nature, for our clients, and for each other. You’ll also be joining at a time when Future Nature is well-poised to expand and grow, and you’ll use your business, relationship and leadership skills to deliver that growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Setting and delivering the strategic and annual business plans, ensuring sustainable growth and impact.
• Leading overall business performance, including financial management, profitability and risk.
• Inspiring, developing and supporting a positive, inclusive team culture across the business.
• Driving business development, nurturing client relationships and representing Future Nature externally.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of consultancy delivery, governance and compliance.

What we’re looking for

• A proven track record of running a commercial consultancy or similar people-based business.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, ability to build and sustain a positive culture.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting and performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of developing new business and managing client relationships.
• The ability to make sound decisions, solve complex problems and lead by example.

For all your hard work you can expect a great benefits package in return. Find out more here  www.bbowt.org.uk/work-for-us

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Generous pension contribution
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 11th January 2026.

First stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st January 2026.

To complete your application online, please click the Appy Now button.

About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. The North London Open Spaces (NLOS) section oversees c. 1,000 acres of that portfolio and includes some of the UK’s most iconic urban greenspaces, including:

• Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)
• Highgate Wood
• Queen’s Park
• West Ham Park

These beloved green spaces boast spectacular landscapes and vistas, ancient woodland, diverse wildlife, world class sporting and athletics facilities, and heritage assets. We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, helping to make London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role at North London Open Spaces, and directly contribute to and make a meaningful impact in the conservation and protection of these cherished green spaces.

As a member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert at NLOS for nature conservation, conceiving and leading on initiatives, advising colleagues, and working collaboratively both internally and externally. They will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day management of most of Hampstead Heath and all of Highgate Wood, and will also oversee a number of services that function across and support the four open spaces (eg, arboriculture and tree management, waste and recycling, conservation, and ecology).

For the better performance of their duties, the Head of Conservation will be required to reside in accommodation that is provided on site and will be scheduled onto an on-call and duty manager rota with other colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for nature conservation at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Queen’s Park, and West Ham Park
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Highgate Wood and most of Hampstead Heath
• Oversee arboriculture / tree management, waste management, conservation, habitat creation/restoration and management, wildlife management, water body management, and climate change adaptation across North London Open Spaces
• Lead and motivate a team of 25-30 multi-skilled professionals committed to the conservation of these four sites
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, including environmental protection, climate change, nature recovery, wildlife protection, flood risk management, and health and safety.

About You

We are looking for a high-energy and innovative leader with a strong background in nature conservation, open space management, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex public open spaces.
• Comprehensive experience developing and delivering biodiversity and land management programmes and projects in a range of habitats, ideally within an urban setting.
• Significant experience managing complex conservation work and projects across varied landscapes
• Significant knowledge of biodiversity and wildlife management, including land and water management.
• Strong experience managing a diverse team of professionals in an operational environment.
• Experience of implementing legislation and policy relevant to biodiversity conservation, planning guidance, and site designation for wildlife conservation and species status designations.
• A highly creative, entrepreneurial and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving, with the ability to remain resilient in the face of challenges.
• Strong quantitative skills and comfort interrogating and analysing data and budgets.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.
• Lead through a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of these iconic spaces.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to conservation and community engagement.
• Work across multiple iconic sites.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

To apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 16 January 2025.

• Calling all Nature Conservation specialists!

  Join us to play a key role in shaping Leicester’s Nature Recovery.

  Leicester is at the forefront of developing proactive approaches to the Nature Conservation in the city and beyond and is looking to build its capacity to deliver meaningful change in the natural environment by recruiting for the positions below. We have designated areas for nature conservation, including Local Nature Reserves like Aylestone Meadows and Local Wildlife Site, which are important for biodiversity, alongside managing larger parks with rich wildlife, with key sites often linked to the River Soar corridor, plus managing specific heritage conservation areas that might include green spaces like New Walk.

  This is perfect place to utilise your substantial experience in nature conservation and work alongside our highly professional conservation team who are specialists in the natural and historic environment. Passionate and dedicated, we take pride in providing expert advice and technical guidance. We are committed to working collaboratively with key stakeholders to pro-actively protect and enhance the city’s natural and historic assets.

  You can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance and provide the space for you thrive in your role. You’ll be based at City Hall with much of the time spent in the city’s natural green and open spaces.

  Nature Conservation Officer

  You’ll deliver practical nature conservation projects on the ground, support the Planning Service and work with communities to understand the importance of nature to the city.

  Senior Nature Conservation Officer

  A specialist role, you’ll focus on the technical delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain, working closely with the Planning Service and other parts of the council to project manage delivery of Nature Conservation in the city.

  You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities to further your career in the urban ecology or build a career in nature conservation.

  Join us

  We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application,

  take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.