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About Us
Welcome to Elton Ecology Ltd, a trusted name in ecological consultancy since becoming established in 2018. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and high professional standards.
The team at Elton Ecology deliver a wide range of environmental consultancy project work, specialising in Ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain, and Arboriculture.
At Elton Ecology, we provide comprehensive ecological consultancy services to clients across the public and private sectors. From local authorities to commercial developers, landowners and asset managers, we work with a diverse range of clients, delivering tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.
Key areas of focus are the continued development of our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Arboriculture services. Our portfolio boasts a wide range of projects, ranging from protected species and habitat surveys for Ecological Impact Assessments to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, and habitat management. With each project, we strive to exceed client expectations and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
At Elton Ecology, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We believe that happy and fulfilled team members are key to our success, which is why we offer sustainable working hours, excellent annual leave packages, and promote a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to the professional development of our team members. With uncapped CPD budgets in place, we empower our team to pursue continuous learning and growth, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.
As our client base continues to grow, so too does our reputation for excellence and reliability. Join us at Elton Ecology Ltd and become part of a dynamic, growing team that is supporting careers and making a positive impact on the world around us.
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,500.00 per year
About us
Elton Ecology is an independent ecological consultancy with offices in the East and West Midlands, supporting development projects locally and nationally. We provide ecological surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain advice to planning consultants, architects, housebuilders and other development professionals.We are looking for an organised, proactive Sales and Marketing Administrator to help us introduce our services to prospective clients and maintain consistent follow-up.
The role
This is a hands-on role focused on day-to-day sales outreach. You will work directly with our Director, using supplied contact lists, email templates and brochures to contact potential clients, identify opportunities and keep accurate records.A substantial part of the role involves working methodically through contact lists and completing repeatable tasks accurately and consistently. You should enjoy making progress against clear activity targets and be confident picking up the phone.No ecological knowledge is required. We will explain our services and provide guidance on what to say, with technical enquiries passed to our ecologists.
Your responsibilities
- Send personalised introductory emails and brochures to prospective clients using approved templates.
- Make outbound calls, including cold calls, to introduce our services and identify potential requirements.
- Follow up previous emails and conversations professionally.
- Prepare letters, address lists and brochure mailings, and coordinate printing and posting.
- Research companies and relevant contacts, checking and updating contact details.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach, responses and follow-up dates.
- Pass interested enquiries to the Director or relevant team member promptly.
- Provide a brief daily summary of activity, responses and opportunities.
About you
You will need:
- Experience in sales administration, telesales, telemarketing, customer outreach or a similar role.
- Confidence making cold calls and speaking professionally with business owners and other decision-makers.
- Excellent written English and strong attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- The ability to follow a process, manage your workload and maintain momentum while working remotely.
- A reliable, discreet approach to handling company information and representing our business.
- A suitable home working environment and reliable internet connection.
Experience contacting architects, planning consultants, property developers or other professional services businesses would be helpful, but is not essential.
What we offer
- Fully remote working from anywhere in England.
- A full-time temporary position with an immediate start available.
- Direct support from the Director and clear priorities.
- Contact lists, templates, brochures and guidance to help you get started.
- An opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an established ecological consultancy.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing your CV and a short note to careers@elton-ecology.co.uk, outlining:
- Your relevant sales, telephone outreach or administrative experience.
- Your experience making outbound calls to prospective customers.
- Your availability and earliest possible start date.
- Confirmation that you are based in England.
We are looking to appoint promptly and will review applications as they arrive.