Ecologist - Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Week commencing Monday 18 May 2026 Do you have a passion for ecology and would like to be at the forefront of innovative nature-based improvement projects? Our Ecology Team ensures that everyone in the county continues to live in a nature-rich, high-quality, sustainable environment. Our Ecologists focus on biodiversity and the natural environment and are committed to protecting and restoring Wiltshire’s precious wildlife, including nationally important chalk grassland and chalk streams. Working with colleagues and local stakeholders, we help deliver well-placed and well-designed growth that meets the needs of people, nature, and climate. We have just published our Local Nature Recovery Strategy and are helping to deliver exciting nature recovery projects, improving access to the countryside for communities, and protecting and enhancing our most important wildlife places. We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven individual who can collaborate effectively and solve problems using innovative solutions. Bring your communication and interpersonal skills to help us achieve our wildlife and community goals and be at the forefront of new thinking! Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details For more details, contact Niall Machin, Ecology Manager, at , or call  . Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.