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🌿 Bat Ecologist / Senior Bat Ecologist – Make a Real Impact for Nature 

Location: Cornwall (Hybrid & Flexible Working) 

Are you an experienced bat ecologist looking for more than just a job?
Do you want to make a real difference for wildlife while living and working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK? 

Cornwall Environmental Consultants (CEC) is looking for a Bat Ecologist or Senior Bat Ecologist to join our growing team. You’ll work on diverse and interesting projects across the stunning South West – from barn conversions to major infrastructure – while knowing that 100% of our profits are reinvested back into our team and gifted to Cornwall Wildlife Trust to protect and enhance nature for future generations. 

Why Join Us? 

• Work where you want to live – Cornwall’s spectacular coastline, countryside, and wildlife on your doorstep. 

• Work-life balance built in – Hybrid working, flexible hours, and time off in lieu for surveys. Full time or part time applications welcome.  

• Be part of a growing, innovative consultancy – We’ve tripled turnover in the last five years. 

• Meaningful work that gives back – Your work directly funds nature conservation and supports our people. 

• Join a motivated, supportive team – A collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to grow and contribute. 

• Salary range £28,000-35,000 depending on experience plus company profit share scheme  

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Leading and delivering bat surveys, assessments, and mitigation designs.  

• Applying for bat mitigation licences and ensuring projects meet the highest technical standards.  

• Managing projects, budgets, and client communications.  

• Producing clear, professional reports.  

• Mentoring and supporting junior ecologists.  

• Contributing to bids, tenders, and promoting CEC’s services and profile.  

What We’re Looking For 

• Experience delivering bat surveys and mitigation (ideally holding a bat licence and able to apply for mitigation licences). 

• Excellent report writing and project management skills. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• Commitment to quality, professionalism, and a positive team culture. 

• Flexibility to work some evenings and travel across Cornwall (and occasionally Devon and Dorset) for site work.
   

The Practical Bits 

• Hours: Core hours are 8.30–4.30, Monday to Friday (with evening survey work in season). 

• Location: Hybrid working available – but you’ll need to be within reach of sites  

• Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time 

• Company profit share scheme 

Apply Now 

f you’re a bat ecologist who wants a career that balances professional challenge with lifestyle, gives back to nature, and invests in its team, we’d love to hear from you. 

📩 Send your CV and a short cover note to enquiries@cecenvironment.co.uk 

We’re privileged to work on some of the biggest projects in the South West, and we’ve built a great team with a wide range of skills and experience.

We work on both development and environmental growth projects across some of Cornwall’s most iconic habitats. Working with many statutory and non statutory bodies we have a diverse range of projects, many of which are purely about habitat management or creation.  

We are really proud to be the consultancy arm of Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT). All of our profits are returned to CWT, meaning we work for a purpose and have the opportunity to help CWT deliver nature both on their own land, and on land they help others to manage.

Since CEC was established in 1992 it’s delivered over £1.3m back to the trust, enabling the delivery of nature conservation projects across Cornwall.

We believe that work should be rewarding and enjoyable, and with a mix of ongoing personal development, a close-knit team and a clear growth plan, we’ve created a great place for ecologists who love nature.

We are family-friendly and work flexibly, and our high level of employee retention is something we are proud of, with many of the team having been with CEC for more than 15 years.

If you think this sounds interesting please contact us; we’re always keen to hear from people who are on the same wavelength and want to be part of our story.