MKA Ecology
Senior/Consultant Ecologist
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Location: Oxford
Salary: £31,000 – £45,000 dependent on experience
About MKA Ecology
MKA Ecology is a well-established, thriving ecological consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Oxford, and London. We have a stable, growing client base, an excellent range of projects, and expertise across all ecological specialisms. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to best practice and helping our clients deliver net gain in their developments. In February 2025, we became part of the Ecology Group—a partnership of ecological consultancies across the UK that supports our growth while respecting our autonomy, values, and team culture.
At MKA, our mission is to offer excellent ecological consultancy services to our clients and a safe, rewarding, and sustainable working environment for our staff.
We value teamwork and personal development within a supportive environment. You’ll have opportunities to diversify your interests, grow your skill set, and progress your career through the CIEEM levels, supported by extensive training and guidance from in-house specialists. We actively support team members in securing species licences and developing your own specialisms.
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About The Role
We are looking for a Senior or Consultant Ecologist to join our team. A bat licence is very desirable for this role. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a variety of projects while supporting and developing colleagues, building strong client relationships, and contributing to our growing reputation for high-quality ecological consultancy.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in ecology or a closely related subject
- At least 3 years’ experience in ecology, including project and line management
- Developing field skills in line with the CIEEM Competency Framework
- Strong knowledge of key environmental legislation and policy
- Excellent report writing and IT skills and experience of reviewing reports
- Full, clean driving licence
- CIEEM membership at the appropriate level
- GIS and database management skills
- Experience building client relationships
- Experience with Ecological Impact Assessments
Desirable Skills
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- Postgraduate qualification in ecology or related subject
- Protected species licences (bats, GCN, etc.)
- Specialism in ornithology, bats, or other protected species/groups
- Recent EPS licence holder
- Skills to contribute to our growing habitat creation portfolio
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£31,000–£45,000, dependent on experience)
- Company pension including salary sacrifice pension
- Flexible hours and TOIL
- Hybrid working
- Up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous training provision
- CIEEM membership fees covered
- Home office equipment
- Sabbatical scheme
- Company sick pay
- Dog-friendly office
- Cycle scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Branded clothing
- Social events throughout the year
- Business mileage at highest rates
How To Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to suzette@mkaecology.co.uk.
Successful candidates will be invited for interview. If you would like more information or an informal discussion before applying, please call Suzette on 07923 236771.
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