Nattergal Limited

Rewilding Ecologist

Nattergal Limited

Home-based, with frequent travel to existing Nattergal sites and potential acquisitions
£30,000 - £35,000, based on experience
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 17th Feb 2025
3 days left

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


Job Snapshot

Nattergal is a dynamic nature restoration company with a mission to deliver “nature recovery at scale to provide vital benefits for society and sustainable financial returns”. With three nature restoration sites currently under management, and more in the pipeline, we are now looking to appoint a Rewilding Ecologist. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person to work within the Natural Capital team to support on the execution and monitoring of rewilding projects across the Nattergal portfolio.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated person to input into the planning and implementation of biodiversity monitoring and nature restoration on our rewilding projects. Coordinating, executing and analysing biodiversity monitoring programmes will be a critical part of the role. These surveys are crucial for Nattergal to demonstrate change on our sites, to trade ecosystem services (e.g. biodiversity net gain, carbon credits and nutrient neutrality), to tell our story, and to comply with relevant permissions required to develop rewilding projects. The role will also involve input into the design and implementation of our nature restoration plans.

Nattergal’s approach to nature recovery is process led: to enable natural processes to function and to shape the landscape and the ecology. The Rewilding Ecologist will help us monitor and learn about our systems, contributing to scientific literature and shaping future acquisitions and projects.

About the Role:

  • Conduct habitat and species surveys across Nattergal’s portfolio of sites, including Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
  • Support the planning and coordination of our biodiversity monitoring plans.
  • Support site teams with biodiversity monitoring, including collection of soil samples for eDNA analysis, bioacoustics monitoring, drone surveys etc.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of our nature restoration/ rewilding plans.
  • Support with public engagement through workshops, presentations and community events.
  • Work on the collation, storage and analysis of data and the generation of reports, including associated GIS mapping.
  • Support on our species reintroduction efforts, including beaver releases.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Around 2-3 years of ecological experience, such as in ecological consultancy or a conservation role.
  • CIEEM membership or eligibility for CIEEM membership.
  • Field Studies Certificate Level 4 (or botanical experience of this level).
  • Proficient skills in habitat classification, with experience using UKHab and undertaking condition assessments (in accordance with the Statutory Metric).
  • Proficient GIS skills (particularly QGIS).
  • Good experience using Microsoft suite of programmes – Word, Outlook, Excel.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • A full driving licence and use of own vehicle, with valid business insurance.
  • A passion for nature conservation and appreciation of the benefits of process led nature recovery - rewilding.

Desirable:

  • Relevant undergraduate or post-graduate level qualification.
  • Protected species licences and ringing permits.
  • Relevant professional ecological experience in species survey techniques (e.g. bird surveying, butterflies, bats), and working knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain.
  • Health and Safety qualifications.
  • An understanding of UK planning policy and wildlife legislation.

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