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If you think you would be a good fit for Norfolk Wildlife Trust, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, simply send us your CV with details of your education, employment and experience, along with a personal statement highlighting the skills, qualities and experiences that make you a great fit for this role. A helpful tip: referring to the duties and key requirements in the job description will make it easy for the panel to see how well your expertise match the position.
Completed applications should have a subject line of 'Private and Confidential' and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
This role will remain open until it is filled. We will be interviewing as we go, if you are shortlisted you are likely to receive an interview request within 2 weeks of applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment and to give your application the best chance, please submit it promptly, as we may close the post once enough suitable applications have been received.
Please email Ellie Rackham at recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
About Norfolk Wildlife Services
Put your ecological consultancy skills to work for Norfolk’s wildlife, with all Norfolk Wildlife Services (NWS) profits reinvested in nature recovery. NWS is the ecological consultancy of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. We provide expert ecological advice and practical services to clients and partners, supporting the creation of a wilder Norfolk. Our work directly contributes to the Trust’s vision of a county where nature is thriving and valued by all.
About the Role
As an Interim Ecologist, you will play a key role in biodiversity monitoring, ecological assessments and nature-recovery delivery across Norfolk. Your work will include protected species surveys, habitat assessments (including BNG), mitigation recommendations, conservation advice, and Ecological Clerk of Works duties. You will maintain strong client relationships through high-quality site surveys, reporting, communication and efficient project delivery.
This is a part-time (3 days per week) fixed-term contract for an initial three-month contract, with the possibility of extension to six months. The working days are negotiable.
Our work is hybrid with a mix of office, home-working and field work, and are also happy to discuss flexible working.
This role will remain open until it is filled. We will be interviewing as we go, if you are shortlisted you are likely to receive an interview request within 2 weeks of applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment and to give your application the best chance, please submit it promptly, as we may close the post once enough suitable applications have been received.
A detailed job description and person specification is attached for information and to assist you with your application.