Principal Ecologist

The Company:

Tilhill Forestry is the UK's leading sustainable forest and timber harvesting company. As part of the BSW Group, which is the UK's largest forestry and timber business, and a member of binderholz, Europe's leading timber processing operation, Tilhill offers a comprehensive range of services to woodland owners, public bodies, farmers, landowners, and private companies across the UK.

The Candidate:

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Relevant academic qualifications in ecology, environment, land use or other related discipline.
• Full Membership of CIEEM.
• At least 10 years’ operational experience as ecologist.
• Understanding of wildlife legislation (e.g. W&CA 1981) and wildlife licensing.
• Experience of peatland ecology; peatland management and restoration including experience of Peatland Action/Peatland Carbon Code.
• Proven experience of working on Ecological Impact Assessments, managing surveys (habitats, protected species, birds) to common survey standards.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Motivational and negotiating skills.
• Well-developed organisational, communication and planning skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

The Package:

• Company provided health plan and life assurance policy.
• Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service.
• Company pension.
• 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
• Cycle to Work scheme.