Current Vacancies
Vacancies and staff benefits
Ecologist
Closing Date: Ongoing
About You:
- At least 2 years consultancy experience
- Proficient in PEA’s and bat surveys
- Professional experience in BNG, great crested newts and/or UK Habitat Classification surveys
- At least one protected species survey class licence.
The Package:
- Restricted anti-social surveys (2-per week) & improved work life balance
- Payment of professional membership for CIEEM
- Flexible working
- 33 days annual leave (full time, including bank holidays)
- Inclusion in company-paid healthcare scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Investment in training and career development
- Competitive salary (£26,000 – £32,000 p.a.).
Senior Ecologist
Closing Date: Ongoing
About You:
- Professional Ecologist with excellent field skills and at least 4 years consultancy experience
- Experienced in obtaining and implementing EPS mitigation licenses
- Experience in production of HRA and/or EIA documentation
- CIEEM Full / Associate membership.
The Package:
- Restricted anti-social surveys (1-per week) & improved work-life balance
- Payment of professional membership for CIEEM
- Flexible working
- 33 days annual leave (full time, including bank holidays)
- Inclusion in company-paid healthcare scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Investment in training and career development
- Competitive salary (£33,000 – £40,000 p.a.).
Here at Focus
We want to attract and keep the best people we can, which is why we offer all of our staff a highly desirable package, which includes…
Dog friendly office
Workplace pension
Paid leave for volunteer and charity work
Christmas meal and staff social events
Free beverages, biscuits and fruit
Investment in staff training
Mental health champion
Company-paid healthcare scheme
33 days annual leave inc. bank holidays
Located in the countryside
Christmas bonus
Extra annual leave at 2, 5 & 10 years’ service
Charity fundraising
CIEEM ‘Small Consultancy’ Winner – 2023
Work from home and flexible working policy
Branded uniform & PPE provided
End of Season Party
In addition to all the benefits listed above, our Ecologists can also expect…
Ecologist’s Benefits
Ecologist-led TOIL Policy
Restricted nocturnal surveys
Core Hours Flexible Working Policy
Varied project portfolio
Use of company pool van
CIEEM Registered Practice ‘Green’ Graded Employer
Monthly Eco Team Meetings
Company-sponsored research projects
30 hours of paid CPD per year
Further Information on Bat Surveys
Bat surveys have seasonal constraints and strict surveying requirements. We would therefore strongly recommend that you contact us at the earliest opportunity in order to plan your surveys and subsequent works to prevent unnecessary costs and delays.
The purchase of Night Vison Aid & Static Recording Equipment was part funded by the UK Government through the Rural England Prosperity Fund in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council.
We are always interested to hear from Ecologists and Senior Ecologists
If you are looking for your next career move and would like to find out more about joining our team, please email us.
What our team says
Since joining Focus Environmental Consultants, I have found myself working amongst a warm, friendly and highly-skilled team of ecologists and office staff.
The variety of work that I have been able to undertake at Focus has been immensely beneficial, allowing my skills to develop whilst making great strides in my journey as an ecologist.
Furthermore, combining this work with the flexible TOIL system implemented at Focus has meant that work remains enjoyable at all times.
Josh Toogood
Senior Ecologist at Focus Environmental Consultants since May 2021
Since joining Focus I’ve been involved in plenty of exciting projects, like hibernation surveys for greater and lesser horseshoe bats and bat trapping! I’ve honed my technical skills through courses and self-training, earning a Natural England bat license (Class 3 and 4).
My role involves monitoring compliance with planning consent, permits, and mitigation strategies, overseeing project completion and liaising with managers, contractors, and clients. Modern technology including GIS software, thermal imaging, and infra-red technology, makes our work more enjoyable and interesting.
The standout benefit? Our team – experienced colleagues with diverse expertise who provide invaluable support, along with our friendly and efficient administrative team keeping projects running smoothly!
Robert Pelc
Associate Ecologist at Focus Environmental Consultants since June 2019
I began my career with Focus as a Seasonal Assistant Ecologist in 2021 and I am now a Senior Ecologist with a wealth of experience from the past few years across many different projects, from small householder schemes to large-scale developments.
I’m lucky to specialise in bats and spend much of my time working on exciting projects that include complex multi-species roosts, getting to work with rarer species and often in Grade II Listed buildings which I really enjoy.
One of the main joys of working at Focus is being part of a friendly team, with a range of experts in different specialities. We have regular team meetings to discuss challenges and share ideas, and the social events are always something to look forward to – our 15th Anniversary trip to Norway was definitely a standout highlight!
Gina Lester
Senior Ecologist at Focus Environmental Consultants since April 2022