Principal Ecologist
Location
hereford, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Posted
June 20, 2026
About The Role
Job Title: Principal Ecologist
Hours: 37
Salary: HC09 £40,778 - £45,092 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 05/07/2026
Are you passionate about protecting nature and shaping how places grow at a strategic level? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Ecologist to lead our ecological work, drive biodiversity recovery, and ensure sustainable development across Herefordshire.
This is a key role where you’ll act as one of the Council’s principal advisers on ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain to Planning Services, influencing decisions at the highest level and helping to respond to the ecological emergency with ambitious, evidence‑based solutions.
What will you be doing?
- Lead and manage a team of ecologists, supporting their professional development and ensuring high‑quality, consistent advice across the service.
- Oversee and co‑ordinate ecological input to planning, incl...