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The Senior Ecologist Hiring Challenge: Why Experience Is So Hard to Find and Where Hope Lies
Across the environmental and ecology sector, many employers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire experienced senior ecologists. Despite offering competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and improved benefits, the shortage of talent at this level shows no sign of easing.So what’s driving this challenge and where might the solutions lie?1.Progression an
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EIA in 2025 Trends, Challenges and Opportunites
A Surge in Demand and a Shortage of Senior Talent. Over the past 12 to 18 months, the market for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and related consultancy services has picked up considerably. Driven by new policy requirements around biodiversity net gain, nature recovery and planning regulation, alongside continued growth in infrastructure, energy and developm
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Achieving Equilibrium: Mastering Work-Life Balance as an Ecologist in Survey Season
Ecologists play a pivotal role in studying and understanding our natural environments, often involving extensive fieldwork and data collection, particularly during the critical survey season. This intense period can present significant challenges in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The aim of this blog is to offer ecologists a range of actionable strategies designed to navigate the demands of peak times whilst cultivating personal well-being.
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Autumn Ecology Market Update – A Time to Take Stock
As the field season begins to ease off, autumn is often a natural time for ecologists to pause, reflect, and reassess career goals. The change in pace gives people a chance to look ahead — whether that’s exploring new opportunities, progressing within their current company, or simply understanding how the market is shifting.Despite broader uncertainty across the eco
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Autumn 2025 Ecology Salary & Market Overview
Autumn 2025 Ecology Salary & Market Overview Over the past few months, I’ve been speaking with a wide range of ecology professionals and employers across the UK, gathering insights on how the market is shaping up as we head into autumn 2025.It’s clear that the ecology sector has remained resilient despite the wider economic uncertainty. Recruitment activity has
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Work with JSM Associates to Enhance Your Options
At this time of year a lot of people are coming to me to evaluate their career options. Here are reasons why working with myself can hugely enhance your options.
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Supporting Heal Rewilding: A Pledge to Nature's Restoration
JSM are proud to support Heal Rewilding. I recently discovered this fantastic initiative and straight away wanted to be involved.
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Discover the Healing Power of Rewilding with Heal Somerset
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Somerset lies a ground breaking initiative that's setting new standards in conservation and biodiversity restoration. Meet Heal Somerset, spearheaded by the visionary Jan Stannard, an innovative project committed to reversing biodiversity loss in the UK through the transformative power of rewilding.