Ecologist Lead
The Lead Ecologist provides expert ecological advice and leadership to deliver conservation outcomes, biodiversity net gain projects, and volunteer engagement. You develop and implement ecological strategies, conduct field surveys, manage projects, and build stakeholder relationships to protect designated sites. You lead on habitat and protected species surveys while balancing the requirements of an active Ministry of Defence range. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you act as the subject matter expert on ecological legislation and best practice standards.
What they're looking for
- Experience managing medium to large-scale ecological projects
- Experience delivering conservation and ecology programmes using volunteers
- Strong understanding of legislation relating to designated conservation sites
Qualifications
- Degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology or related discipline or equivalent experience
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
Sifting takes place week commencing 31st August with interviews held from week commencing 28th September at Dstl Porton Down.
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