Bat Ecologist | Devon and Cornwall

Western Ecology are looking for a Bat Ecologist to support our busy consultancy in Devon and Cornwall.

We have been established for ten years now, and just keep on growing. We have nine full time ecology staff and two admin, along with at least eight other part-time staff we can call on for various projects.

We are now looking to add to our bat ecology provision by bringing in a new member of staff specialising in this area.

You will work with a diverse range of projects across the South West, including householder projects, barn conversions, housing developments and renewable energy schemes.

You will be an ecologist with at least 4 to 5 years bat survey experience, a Class 2 survey licence, and a proven track record within ecological consultancy, including experience and understanding of:

• current relevant policy and legislation and its real-world application;
• bat survey guidelines;
• the visual assessment of buildings and trees for roosting bats;
• organising and carrying out bat emergence/re-entry surveys;
• the authorship of reports including the development of suitable mitigation;
• working on bat mitigation licences;
• working as an ECoW in relation to roosting bats.

As your experience grows with us, we would envisage you taking a more senior position in the business, and we will work with you to help you develop your skills and experience.

The following are required:

• Must be willing to work regular unsocial hours associated with bat survey work during the period April to October inclusive
• Must be comfortable, where appropriate and safe to do so, with lone working
• Must be comfortable, where appropriate and safe to do so, with working at height
• Full clean driving licence
• Based in Devon or Cornwall
• Be able to work from home

You will need the following skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team;
• Demonstrable communication skills, building relationships and trust with colleagues and clients;
• Strong organisational skills, managing projects with multiple clients and delivering in a timely manner;
• An ability to solve complex problems in a logical and realistic way;
• Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn;
• Attention to detail with good written and verbal skills.

We offer:

• Working in a friendly and supportive team
• Flexible hours; we encourage staff to manage their own time and follow their interest outside work
• The opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
• Good rates of pay, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of professional memberships and CPD
• Statutory annual leave
• All necessary equipment including Laptop/PC, mobile phone, survey tablet, office furniture and printer.
• Company vehicle

In the first instance, please send your CV to office@westernecology.co.uk.