Bat Ecologist - Wildlife Trust Consultancy

Based:
Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week office based (Berks, Bucks, Oxon)

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, to fund their invaluable work helping nature's recovery.

• Undertake and lead a range of bat surveys in accordance with current guidance.
• Undertake and lead on other ecology surveys including UKHab, BNG and protected species surveys.
• Supervise survey teams and ensure data quality.
• Analyse bat sound recordings and interpret survey data.

• Undertake Ecological Clerk of Works during works affecting bat roosts or other ecological receptors.
• A good understanding of biodiversity and ecological principles with strong bat identification and sound analysis skills.
• Natural England Level 1 or Level 2 Bat Survey Licence.
• Demonstrable experience undertaking bat surveys and sound analysis and supervising survey teams.
• Experience of roost mitigation design and supervision.
• High standard of technical writing and experience with writing bat survey reports, EcIA and PEA reporting.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (flexible in how worked). Part time hours will be considered.

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance.
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution.
• Learning & Development Programme for all.
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme.
• Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development.