Principal Ecologist (Hemel Hempstead)
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Position Overview & Specifications
RSK Biocensus, an award winning CIEEM company who a part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a tenacious and passionate Principal Ecologist to join their growing UK ecology team. This role is permanent with full time & part time work patterns available.
This role will be a hybrid role, with flexible homeworking and client site work.
We are looking for someone to work with clients in Hemel Hempstead, and the surrounding areas.
As a Principal Ecologist at RSK Biocensus you can expect to get involved with management and delivery of all elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management
Key Responsibilities
- Principal Consultants have a key role within RSK Biocensus, winning work, providing leadership, technical advice and training, and leading by example.
- You will develop client relationships to ensure tender opportunities come into the business, based on successful delivery of previous tenders and projects.
- Providing leadership, direction and advice, acting at all times with professional integrity, and exercising sound professional judgment within (and recognising the limits of) your competence
- Supporting others to uphold professional standards; acting as a role model
- Developing your professional knowledge and skills; maintaining a personal CPD record and an upto-date professional CV
- Actively using the PDR process to set objectives for the year ahead that develop your skills and competencies in line with the team’s needs and your interests and aptitude
Person Specification
- 1st Degree in relevant discipline
- Relevant years experience since graduation
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Species specific personal licences are desirable
- Full membership with CIEEM.
- Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.
- Working towards Chartership (CEcol unless CEnv has more relevance)
Salary and Benefits
- £40,000 – £54,000
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Ecologist (Hemel Hempstead) roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £54,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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