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Jeremy's Market Pulse
Every month, I'll be sharing my thoughts on what's happening across the ecology recruitment market. Rather than focusing on statistics or headlines, this column is based on the conversations I have every day with ecological consultancies, environmental organisations and the professionals working within them. After a busy first half of 2026, one thing is becoming increasing
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Career Tip: Preparing for Autumn Recruitment
🍂 Update Your CV Autumn is traditionally one of the busiest recruitment periods of the year. Before opportunities start appearing, make sure your CV reflects your latest projects, responsibilities, licences and achievements so you're ready to apply when the right role comes along.🤝 Grow Your Professional NetworkTake time to reconnect with former colleagues, att
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Is the Ecology Recruitment Market Changing?
If you've worked in ecology for any length of time, you'll know that the profession has changed significantly over the past decade. Increased environmental legislation, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), greater awareness of nature recovery and a growing demand for sustainable development have all contributed to a busier and more diverse employment market. But as we move through
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Biodiversity Net Gain: Where Are the Career Opportunities in 2026?
When Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory in England, there was a great deal of discussion about what it would mean for the ecology profession. Fast forward to 2026, and we're beginning to see the market settle into a new normal.BNG is no longer an emerging concept. It's now embedded into the planning process, and as a result, it's creating a wide range of career opport
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Salary Spotlight: Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist continues to be one of the most sought-after roles in the ecology profession, acting as the bridge between technical delivery and project leadership. It's a position that demands not only strong ecological knowledge but also the ability to manage projects, mentor junior colleagues and build relationships with clients. What Can You Expect to Earn? Whil
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Industry News
Planning Update: What Ecologists Should Be Watching in 2026 The planning system continues to evolve, and for ecologists, keeping pace with policy changes has never been more important. While environmental protection remains a key consideration in the planning process, the emphasis is increasingly on delivering sustainable development that balances housing, infrastructure
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Is the Green Jobs Market Cooling or Growing?
Over the past year, the green jobs market has attracted plenty of conflicting headlines. Some reports suggest recruitment has slowed as organisations tighten budgets and delay investment. Others point to continued growth driven by net zero commitments, renewable energy, biodiversity, water management and increasing environmental regulation. So, which is it? The reality is tha
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Why So Many Consultants Want to Move In-House and What Firms Can Do About It
Across environment, sustainability and energy there’s a consistent theme emerging in conversations with candidates:“I’m thinking about moving in-house.”For some it’s a passing thought but for some it’s a clear medium-term goal.This isn’t about dissatisfaction with consultancy as a whole. In fact many professionals value the exposu