Senior Ecologist Maternity Leave; Royal Horticultural Society

Job Title: Senior Ecologist(Maternity Cover) (hybrid/flexible working)

Location: Wisley

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract – 10 months

: REQ
0003859

Are you an enthusiasticecologistwith knowledge and experience in reporting, dataanalysisandbiodiversity recording?

We are looking to recruit a Senior Ecologist (Maternity Cover)

This isanexciting time to join the thriving Royal Horticultural Society Plant Health team,as wework to report onour progressinsupportingbiodiversity across the RHS.Thisrole will involve compiling andevaluatingdata from wildlife surveysat ourfive sites undertaken between 2022 and
2025, developing species and habitat specific action plansand reviewingourengagementand operational activities across the organisation.

You will be involved in the sharing of our Biodiversity Positive story so farandreviewing internal policies and guidelines into ensure compliance with

UK and International wildlife legislation and Best Practice Guidelines to include,garden practice, shows and events such as Glow.

Details of our great benefits can be found here .

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.

Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits .

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

• Company Royal Horticultural Society
• Location South East England (including London)