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  • Spring Signals Change: Why the Ecology Job Market is Evolving this Easter

    Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 by Garry Jones — No comments

    As winter fades and spring begins, the ecology sector enters one of its busiest and most important periods. Easter marks a seasonal shift not only in nature, but also in how ecological professionals find work and how organisations attract talent. Just as ecosystems adapt to changing conditions, the way we connect employers and ecologists is evolving too. Jobs in Ecology is moving beyond the ...

  • Supporting the Next Generation of Ecologists: Why the Industry Must Do More

    Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    The future of the UK ecology sector depends on the professionals entering it today. After attending several recent university careers events, one thing is clear: there is no shortage of passionate students who want to build careers protecting biodiversity, supporting sustainable development, and contributing to environmental resilience. However, enthusiasm alone does not create a strong ...

  • Reward Season in Ecology: Are Pay Rises Really Reflecting Performance?

    Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Across the UK ecology sector, this time of year is often known as reward season . Annual reviews take place, salaries are discussed, and many professionals working in ecology jobs and environmental careers wait to see whether their pay reflects the work they have delivered over the past year. For many people, however, these conversations do not always lead to the outcome they were hoping for. A ...

  • Stop Hiring in a Panic: Why Planning Ahead for Succession and Recruitment Protects Your Business

    Posted on Monday, February 23, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Stop Hiring in a Panic: Why Planning Ahead for Succession and Recruitment Protects Your Business Most recruitment problems are not recruitment problems. They are planning failures. By the time a business “needs to hire urgently”, the real issue has usually been visible for months, sometimes years. A retirement was approaching. A team was overstretched. A senior technical specialist was carrying ...

  • Should employers include salary on job adverts?

    Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Whether employers should include salary on job adverts is one of the most debated topics in recruitment. Candidate expectations are changing, and transparency is increasingly seen as a sign of a well-run organisation rather than a risk. In sectors such as ecology and environmental consultancy, where skills shortages exist and early-career professionals are often under financial pressure, salary ...

  • The Rewards of Self-Employment: Why Working Solo Can Be One of the Most Fulfilling Career Moves

    Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Following a blog we wrote last year - The Rise of the Self-Employed Ecologist , we've spent time reflecting on why this way of working deserves far more recognition than it currently receives. Having recently transitioned from full-time employment into self-employment ourselves, we have experienced the reality of working independently first hand. It is not always easy. There are moments of ...

  • Why Confidence and Judgement Matter More Than Technical Perfection in Ecology Interviews

    Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    As we move into 2026, many ecologists will be quietly taking stock. Another survey season completed. Another year of tight deadlines and competing priorities. And for some, the feeling that their role no longer reflects their capability or ambition. This is typically the point in the year when ecologists start exploring new opportunities. With that comes interviews, and with interviews comes ...

  • Our Aims for 2026: Building a Better Future for Ecology Careers

    Posted on Monday, January 5, 2026 by Editorial Team — No comments

    Our Aims for 2026: Building a Better Future for Ecology Careers When we launched Jobs in Ecology , the goal was simple. Create a place where ecologists could find relevant roles without wading through noise, and where employers could connect with people who genuinely care about the environment. As the sector continues to evolve, so do we. Ecology is facing growing pressure from skills shortages, ...

  • Ecology Careers at the End of 2025: What Ecologists and Employers Need to Know for 2026

    Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Editorial Team — No comments

    The UK ecology sector has changed faster in the last two years than in the decade before it. As 2025 draws to a close, demand for ecologists has reached record highs, driven by the full rollout of Biodiversity Net Gain, the implementation of Local Nature Recovery Strategies, nutrient neutrality restrictions, and a national shift toward nature based solutions. The result is a job market where ...

  • Why the Ecology Sector Needs Anonymous CVs

    Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2025 by Editorial Team — No comments

    From experience: what works and what doesn’t Having worked across numerous industries, I’ve seen first-hand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to recruitment. With almost 25 years of experience in both in-house and agency, I’ve developed a strong understanding of what drives effective hiring. Every sector has its quirks, but ecology stands out for one particular reason: people are deeply ...

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