Senior Ecologist - Peak Ecology Ltd

Scotlink; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead projects and provide mentorship. The role allows you to engage in meaningful ecological work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience, strong survey skills, and leadership confidence. Enjoy a flexible working environment with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture. Don't miss your chance to be part of a fantastic team!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Investment in training

Supportive team culture

Company credit card

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience as an ecologist.
• A bat licence would be great; other licences also considered.
• A friendly, down-to-earth approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and work closely with clients.
• Mentor a junior member of the team.
• Prepare reports with time to do them properly.

Skills

Strong survey skills in any field

Clear, engaging report-writing skills

Confidence in leading projects and guiding teams

Practical understanding of wildlife legislation

Willingness to share knowledge

Job description

Salary (Full-time): £32K to £40K

Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire

A lot of ecological jobs come with big promises… and then bury you under paperwork, unrealistic deadlines, working away, no training and little support. If you’re tired of feeling like a tiny cog in a giant, joyless machine — we get it. Every voice matters here at Peak Ecology, so even if you just want a change or a new challenge and you are a seasoned ecologist with experience, you should consider Peak Ecology as your next move.

Who We Are

Peak Ecology is a company where top quality is essential.

Peak Ecology is a well‑established specialist consultancy with an excellent reputation, based in the heart of the Peak District. We work in a wide range of sectors and our work tends to be more rural‑focussed; we rarely work in an urban setting. The majority of our work is in the Midlands and Yorkshire, with projects ranging from barn conversions to infrastructure schemes and everything in between.

Why Peak Ecology?

We actually enjoy what we do, the sites we work on and even most of our clients— and we want you to enjoy it too.

We’re a relaxed, supportive and friendly kind of company where your well‑being isn’t an afterthought and your ideas matter. It is important that your expertise is respected and allowed to flourish and your love of ecology is shared, not exploited.

What You’ll Do

As our new Senior Ecologist, you’ll play a key role in leading projects and working closely with our clients. There will also be a supporting element in mentoring a junior member of the team.

You will have a personal development plan supported by internal and external training.

Work‑Life balance is genuinely important; as a Senior you will not be expected to be away from home more than one evening per week through the season.

• Get outdoors for real ecological work — not just the occasional token survey
• Write reports you’re proud of (and have time to do them properly!)
• Work with clients who care about doing things right
• Mentor junior ecologists who actually appreciate it
• Be part of company decisions, strategy, recruitment and innovation

What We’re Looking For

Somebody who will fit into the team, someone for whom high standards are important and someone that will thrive in a relaxed, yet professional environment. You’ll likely have:

• Several years’ experience as an ecologist
• Strong survey skills in any field
• A bat licence would be great, other licences also considered!
• Confidence in leading projects and guiding teams
• Practical understanding of wildlife legislation
• Clear, engaging report‑writing skills
• Willingness to share your knowledge with others
• A friendly, down‑to‑earth approach.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible hours & hybrid working
• A great office location
• A genuinely supportive team culture
• Investment in your interests, training, and personal growth
• Exciting project work Proper work‑life balance (we mean it)
• Hire cars for the occasional longer journey
• A company credit card
• A fantastic office, complete with a friendly dog or two.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, make a difference, and be part of a brilliant team — we’d love to hear from you!

Send us your CV and a brief intro [e-mail]. Hopefully you fit what we are looking for, and we’ll invite you for a cuppa and a chat.

Deadline for applications is 23rd January 2026. We intend to interview w/c 2nd February.