Ecologist

HAYS are delighted to be working with a large local authority client to recruit a dedicated and experienced Interim Ecologist, with a focus on Development, to join their Economy and Infrastructure Directorate. This role is essential for the effective coordination and delivery of various ecology projects, ensuring they meet agreed timelines, budget parameters, and quality objectives. If you are passionate about ecology and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. This role is paying up to 400 per day and will be mostly remote working. The role may require some site visits, so candidates who can drive would be ideal. The key responsibilities of this role are:Provide specialist, technical, and professional advice on ecological issues.Conduct ecological surveys and write comprehensive reports.Liaise with statutory bodies, NGOs, and other relevant organisations to enhance and protect nature conservation sites and landscapes.Support the Council''s statutory duties related to planning and the environment.Promote environmental education and community involvement in biodiversity activities.Manage and enhance the River Cole Valley through the Project Kingfisher Partnership.Coordinate practical conservation volunteer programmes.Prepare and present reports and participate in public consultation exercises.Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and statutory legislation.In order to be successful in this role, you will have: ..... full job details .....