Ecologist

Liaise with Alliance partners to understand the forward programme of work and anticipate which schemes may need a habitats regulations assessment (HRA)

- When Anglian Water is the competent authority, assess ecological reports and advice from consultant ecologists to ensure that development proceeds according to HRA requirements. Approve schemes as required.

- Develop and maintain relations with Natural England (NE) and ensure NE is engaged, as required, during any Appropriate Assessments that are undertaken

- Maintain awareness of work programmes and stage gates

- For our major projects, maintain awareness of activities relating to ecology, environmental management, and invasive species, providing support and leadership as necessary on role-related matters

- Undertake monitoring, directly or through consultants, of BNG sites to track the change in biodiversity units

- Ensure AW's BNG position with respect to its voluntary and statutory commitment is up to date, using AW's BNG tool

- Work with the Biodiversity team to identify opportunities to improve performance with respect to ecology and environmental management-related matters.

Graduate degree in relevant topic or demonstrable working experience

- Considerable experience in Habitats Regulations Assessment

- Membership of an appropriate professional institute or body (eg. CIEEM)

- Hold protected species licences for one or more species is desirable

- Experience of conservation and enhancement of land for biodiversity

- Plan, prioritise and organise workload so that targets and deadlines are met to ensure efficient and effective support to all teams

- Ability to undertake UK Hab and BNG habitat condition assessment

- Strong working knowledge of UK nature conservation legislation

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

The Senior Ecologist (SE) will ensure compliance with statutory and voluntary commitments with respect to biodiversity. Working within the Anglian Water (AW) Biodiversity Team and collaborating with others across AW, its Alliance partners and wider supply chain, the SE will support the business to meet its needs whilst contributing to its Purpose, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region through our commitment to love every drop.

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:

-Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

- Excellent family friendly policies such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave as well as 4 weeks for paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay is also available.

-Personal private health care

-Annual bonus scheme

-26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

-Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary

-Life Cover at 8x your salary

-Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

-Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme

-Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks