Senior Ecologist

About us

At Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish.

Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more.

From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss.

Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months.

We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Ecology Offers Team. In this key role you will lead on the identification, assessment and development of early-stage Habitat Bank opportunities across England, with a particular focus in your defined geographical region. You will focus on feasibility and concept design of Habitat Banks, supporting the delivery of ecologically robust and commercially viable proposals. This role will suit a strategic minded ecologist, who is an excellent communicator.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the appraisal and progression of Habitat Bank opportunities from initial enquiry through to commercial offer stage, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives, with support where required.

• Undertake ecological surveys, including site walkovers, UK Habitat Classification, habitat condition assessments.

• Complete early-stage feasibility assessments, considering ecological potential, risks, constraints, suitability for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and likely deliverability.

• Manage and prioritise a pipeline of opportunities based on ecological value, strategic fit, commercial viability, and readiness to progress.

• Analyse ecological data and complete Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric to determine baseline units and uplift potential.

• Develop concept Habitat Bank designs, setting out habitat creation and enhancement opportunities.

• Produce high-quality written outputs, GIS mapping, and clear recommendations to support commercial offers and communicate ecological opportunities to landowners.

• Build effective relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and internal commercial teams, supporting negotiations, site visits, and promotion of Habitat Bank opportunities.

EDI & Belonging

At the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our Environment Bank mission and values.

At Environment Bank we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

You are passionate about ecology and motivated by delivering meaningful biodiversity outcomes through practical, evidence-based work. To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, biology or a related discipline

• Full or Associate CIEEM membership.

• FISC Level 3 (ideally Level 4) or equivalent botanical competency.

• Demonstrable experience conducting ecological surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, including use of the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and GIS software.

• Strong understanding of UK ecology, including species identification, habitat classification, and conservation priorities.

• Experience in early-stage project feasibility, site appraisal, and habitat planning, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret ecological data and provide evidence-based recommendations.

• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the country.

Benefits

As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more.

We offer...

🎁 Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary

💸 Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary

🏖️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day
➕ Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation

🏡 Hybrid flexible working options
💼 Regional and departmental team co-working days

🌞 Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year
🎗️ Team fundraising and charity events
🎓 Ongoing career development with training and mentoring

🩺 Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs
🧠 Employee assistance mental wellbeing support
❤️‍🩹️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance