About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 and has grown substantially. We are a leading provider of sales advice, property management, professional and consultancy services across the range of rural, commercial, and residential property, agriculture, and the environment.

From a network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands, the Yorkshire, and Humber region, and overseas we combine a high level of specialist technical skill, with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results. Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm's future development and success.

Overview of the Role

Brown&Co is seeking enthusiastic and capable Ecologists to join our in-house ecology team. The roles will build upon a growing work base of work throughout the East of England from 1st stage Ecological Assessments, through to protected species surveying and more technical work on habitat banking and landscape recovery projects.

As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for managing multiple ongoing projects, including survey design, client interaction, and liaising with in-house and external consultants. Providing training and general support to Assistant and Graduate Ecologists will also be a recurring aspect of the Ecologist role.

This opportunity would lend well to an early career Ecologist or an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to take the next step in a growing and forward-focused team. Within the Ecology and Environment team and the wider Brown&Co departments, we look to support and bolster your skillset with a targeted focus on career development and excellent progression opportunities.

Requirements

Enthusiasm for ecology
Be self-driven and motivated
Relevant degree or above
Minimum 3-year experience in Ecological Consultancy
Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and protected species surveys, e.g. badger and reptile
Willingness to take on project management.
Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
Professional level of Microsoft software competence, including, Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to travel for work

Desired skills and qualifications

Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology.
FISC level 4 or above
MoRPh accredited
Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
GIS or QGIS experience
Bat licence (level two or above)
CSCS card

Our Benefits

A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Long Service Awards
Westfield Health Cashplan
1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.