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Consultant Ecologist

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (South West) - UK
Town/City Devizes
Salary Additional Information £26,407
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 25/11/2016
Company Name Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Contact Name Dianne Gale
Email DianneG@wiltshirewildlife.org
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Description

Reports to:     Head of Conservation and Land Management

Salary:            £26,407

Hours:             37.5 (Flexible hours)

Based:             Devizes

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (the Trust) is looking for an experienced and innovative Consultant Ecologist to lead and develop the work undertaken by Chalkhill Environmental Consultants (CEC), a subsidiary company wholly owned by the Trust. The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate team member to take on this important and extremely rewarding role.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and expanding the services provided by CEC. They will be able to advise clients on key ecological constraints that affect development projects and clearly communicate biodiversity enhancement opportunities. They will have an excellent working knowledge of protected species and habitat surveys, and the ability to compile technically competent reports.  They will be able to produce accurate tender documents and have responsibility for preparing and managing budgets. The post holder will have experience of liaising with and advising developers, statutory agencies and local authorities.  This role will also provide ecological services and advice to Swindon Borough Council on a contracted basis.  There will be requirement to line manage one part time member of staff.

A full, clean driving licence is a requirement for this post.

The Trust was set up in 1962 to campaign and take action to protect the natural environment. Since then it has grown to become one of the UK’s leading environmental charities, working to create a sustainable future for wildlife and people.

Closing Date:     9.00am on Friday 25th November 2016
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by 5pm on Thursday 1st December 2016.  If you have not been contacted by this date then unfortunately you have not been successful in securing an interview.  It is not our policy to give feedback at this stage.

Interviews:         Thursday 8th December (afternoon interviews) at WWT Head Quarters, Devizes
Please ensure when applying that you are available on this date.

A full job description and application form is available to download from our website

If after reading the job description you would like to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Stephen Davis on 01380 725670 X284. 

The Trust will only accept candidates on completion of our application form.

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