Ecologist

Ref: HCC615312
Salary: £30,859 – £33,951 per annum
Location:
Three Minsters House, Winchester (Hybrid mix of remote and office-based working).
Closing date: 25 March 2024.

We are looking to recruit an Ecologist to work within the Ecology Team at Hampshire County
Council. This post is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of protecting and enhancing
Hampshire’s unique natural environment for its residents and visitors.

The Role:

The Ecology Team is part of a large, integrated, multi-disciplinary team offering a range of
specialist environmental services to the County Council and other public authorities. We work
closely with County Highways and Property Services supporting the delivery of a range of
property and infrastructure projects across Hampshire and beyond by matching a commercial
sector approach to a public sector brief.

You’ll be a collaborative and reliable team member who can also work independently and
pro-actively. You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident in
the use of typical IT packages as well as GIS and bat analysis software. You’ll have the
ability to organise and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and the flexibility to work
unsociable hours during the survey season.

You will organise and undertake Extended Phase 1 and protected species surveys, supervise
colleagues, work closely with senior colleagues on more complex schemes, assist with on-site
mitigation, and work with contractors on smaller-scale site work. You will also undertake
office-based tasks including desk studies, map production, data analysis, providing feedback to
clients, and writing reports.

You’ll have an appropriate degree or professional qualification, and extensive field survey
experience to be confident in your botanical and habitat identification. You’ll be a competent
and experienced in a range of protected/notable species surveys including bats (particularly
for emergence/re-entry surveys and activity surveys), dormice, reptiles, breeding birds, or
great crested newts, and you will hold or be eligible to hold one or more protected species
survey licenses. You will be developing a speciality in a particular taxonomic group.

You’ll play a key role in the Universal Services department. Focused on moving and shaping a
prospering and sustainable Hampshire, we deliver place-based services including investing in
and managing our waste, highways, and transport infrastructure; managing the environment;
leading on climate change mitigation; and supporting sustainable economic growth.

What We Can Offer You:

Hampshire County Council offers training to develop your skills in ecology and the planning
system. You will enjoy the benefits, experience, and interest of working on a varied programme
with an experienced team of ecologists. This comes with the advantages of working within a
local authority environment, such as flexible working patterns, cross-disciplinary teamworking,
and a supportive environment focussed on your wellbeing and personal development.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local
authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant,
supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your
skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development
programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two
National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling,
sailing and much more. For more information, please go to: Living and Working in
Hampshire.

Additional Information:

Ecologist – Job Description
and Person Specification

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Adam Egglesfield, Lead Ecologist (Projects) – [email protected]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this
commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied
which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the
population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less
favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief,
sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and
selection process is inclusive and accessible.