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  • What the Best Ecology Candidates Are Doing Differently in 2026

    What the Best Ecology Candidates Are Doing Differently in 2026

    In a market where demand for ecologists continues to outpace supply, the strongest candidates in 2026 are standing out in ways that go beyond technical skill alone.Yes, experience still matters. But what we’re increasingly seeing is that the ecologists who progress fastest are the ones taking ownership of their careers — and thinking beyond their day-to-day job desc

    Posted 10 February 2026

  • Why the EIA Skills Shortage Is Most Acute at Senior and Principal Level

    Why the EIA Skills Shortage Is Most Acute at Senior and Principal Level

    The skills shortage in the EIA market is well established. What is becoming increasingly clear, however, is that the most critical pressure point is not at graduate or early career level, but at Senior, Principal, and Associate Director grade.These are the professionals who carry projects. They lead complex EIAs, manage risk, guide clients through planning and consenting, and d

    Posted 29 January 2026

  • The Senior Ecologist Hiring Challenge: Why Experience Is So Hard to Find and Where Hope Lies

    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

    Posted 8 January 2026