MKA Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy with bases in Cambridge, Oxford and London. We have a stable and growing client base, an excellent range of projects and offer expertise across all specialisms in ecology. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice in the profession and providing a leading role for our clients in achieving net gain in their developments. We have protocols in place to ensure a healthy work/life balance, reward our staff with a competitive salary and pension, up to 27 days’ annual leave, personal work tablets, laptop, phone and branded clothing. Teamwork is valued and we encourage personal development within a supportive environment. With MKA you can diversify your interests and skill set and develop and progress your career through the CIEEM levels. We believe that our ecologists should be multi-disciplinary and we provide extensive training to support you in achieving that aim, as well as expertise on hand to help you develop through outstanding formal/informal training opportunities. We support and encourage team members in securing species licences. Our goal is to continue to expand whilst maintaining excellent levels of ecological expertise and client service within an outstanding working environment.
Essential Requirements for All Levels
- A degree and/or post graduate qualification in ecology or closely related subject.
- Developing field skills.
- Good knowledge of all key environmental legislation and policy.
- Ability to produce well-written reports using full range of IT.
- Full clean driving licence.
- CIEEM membership at appropriate level.
- Willingness to relocate if required.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- TOIL.
- Hybrid working.
- Access to pool car.
- Up to 27 days annual leave.
- Outstanding training provision.
- Sabbatical scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Dog-friendly office.
- Cycle scheme.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Canteen on site.
- Shower facilities.
Salary Range
Graduate Ecologists / Ecologists (up to 2–3 years’ experience): £26,000–£31,000, dependent on experience.
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MKA Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy with bases in Cambridge, Oxford and London. We have a stable and growing client base, an excellent range of projects and offer expertise across all specialisms in ecology. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice in the profession and providing a leading role for our clients in achieving net gain in their developments. We have protocols in place to ensure a healthy work/life balance, reward our staff with a competitive salary and pension, up to 27 days’ annual leave, personal work tablets, laptop, phone and branded clothing. Teamwork is valued and we encourage personal development within a supportive environment. With MKA you can diversify your interests and skill set and develop and progress your career through the CIEEM levels. We believe that our ecologists should be multi-disciplinary and we provide extensive training to support you in achieving that aim, as well as expertise on hand to help you develop through outstanding formal/informal training opportunities. We support and encourage team members in securing species licences. Our goal is to continue to expand whilst maintaining excellent levels of ecological expertise and client service within an outstanding working environment.
Essential Requirements for All Levels
- A degree and/or post graduate qualification in ecology or closely related subject.
- Developing field skills.
- Good knowledge of all key environmental legislation and policy.
- Ability to produce well-written reports using full range of IT.
- Full clean driving licence.
- CIEEM membership at appropriate level.
- Willingness to relocate if required.
Benefits
- Company pension.
- TOIL.
- Hybrid working.
- Access to pool car.
- Up to 27 days annual leave.
- Outstanding training provision.
- Sabbatical scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Dog-friendly office.
- Cycle scheme.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Canteen on site.
- Shower facilities.
Salary Range
Graduate Ecologists / Ecologists (up to 2–3 years’ experience): £26,000–£31,000, dependent on experience.
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