Principal Ecologist - Manchester / Remote

Principal Ecologist - Manchester/ Remote Location: North West England Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £52,500 Ref: 14883 Talk to Matt for more info about this position Phone No: Email Address: New Principal Ecologist job available, with an established consultancy, working as part of the Manchester office for the terrestrial ecology division to deliver a range of environmental projects. This role involves collaborating with various clients across the UK, including conservation agencies, development sectors, and the water and energy industries. The aim is to balance environmental protection with development needs, ensuring that work adheres to the highest standards while fostering ecological conservation. A leading environmental consultancy, they specialise in providing expert advice and services across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Their work spans a wide range of industries, including conservation, water, and energy, with a focus on balancing environmental protection and sustainable development. The consultancy is known for its multidisciplinary team of scientists and its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based solutions to complex environmental challenges across the UK. Role & Responsibilities Collaborate with senior management to expand the business and set strategic goals Lead and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring high-quality reports and outputs Oversee project management and the delivery of consultancy services Participate in business development and networking events Engage with clients, maintaining and expanding relationships to secure new work Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to continuous improvements. Required Skills & Experience Comprehensive knowledge of UK ecology and environmental legislation Expertise in protected species surveys and mitigation projects Experience managing a terrestrial ecology portfolio and offering ecological advice to clients Proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior ecologists Experience working within a consultancy Natural England protected species licence or equivalent expertise CIEEM / Chartered status is strongly desirable Business development/client relations experience is desirable Full UK Driving Licence. What you get back Salary of £45,000 - £52,500 Hybrid/remote working Enhanced annual leave scheme and option to buy/sell days Professional memberships Mileage - 45p Cycle to work scheme, and more. Apply If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period.