Ecus will be rebranded as Cura Terrae on the 6th January 2025.

Careers at Ecus

Be part of the solution – make your mark in one of our teams

Whether you’re just starting your career, or joining us with a wealth of experience, or looking for a change in role, we are invested in supporting you achieve your next step in your career protecting the environment.

By investing heavily in our people and up-to-date technology, we ensure that we remain at the forefront of our sector and offer high value employment opportunities.

We encourage our people to help develop and shape our business, and support colleagues, clients and the wider community.

We provide opportunities to work alongside the UK’s most talented, passionate and respected environmental professionals, on a range of interesting projects with impact.

Workplace culture

We’re defined by shared values of collaboration and trust, and a passion for protecting people and the planet.

Among our individuals at Cura Terrae, we promote integrity and treating people and the environment with care and respect.

We support each other, embracing diversity and individuality; A huge part of our group is bringing unique people together to create great outcomes for the environment and our community.

We are proud of the projects we work on and celebrate our peers and our community’s successes. See some of our best work in our 2023 ESG review.

See what our employees get up to

A day in my life as an ecologist

Our Graduate Ecologist, Abbie Jenkins BSc (Hons) MSc, blogs here about a typical day in the life of an ecologist, and why she loves her job.

Abbie Jenkins Graduate Ecologist

Looking at 40 years of habitat creation: An Interview with Iain Weston

We spoke to Iain Weston, who has dedicated years to crafting environments that sustain and enhance biodiversity, to learn more about habitat creation.

Iain Weston Head of Habitats

Cataloguing conquerors and sifting through centuries: What does an archaeological archivist do?

Ecus’ archaeological archivist discusses a range of daily challenges and highlights in his role.

Nicholas Lion Project Archaeologist

Can Women Ecologists Have It All? Combining motherhood and a career in Ecology

Ever wondered about balancing motherhood and a career in the environmental services? We spoke to Eleanor Hayter, about her experience of combining motherhood and her career in ecology.

Eleanor Hayter Operation Business Director of Ecology

Saxon surprises and privy prizes: our Archaeology Supervisor describes their day-to-day work

Our Archaeology Supervisor Harry Mixer describes what a day as an archaeologist working for Ecus looks like, and the highlights of his day-to-day work.

Harry Mixer Archaeology Supervisor

Ecus Landscape welcomes Taima Al Bahri

Assistant Landscape Architect, Taima Al Bahri, reflects on her first month at Ecus.

Taima Al Bahri Assistant Landscape Architect

Ecus archaeologists take part in Winckelmann Cup

Over the past weekend a handful of Ecus archaeologists participated in the annual Winckelmann Cup football tournament, representing Mam Tor Town FC.

Harry Mixer Archaeology Supervisor

Investing in you

We’re committed to supporting our people and giving them the tools to thrive inside and outside of work – physically, mentally and socially. This includes:

  • 19 Mental Health First Aiders across the group
  • Employee Assistance Programme with free access to counselling and support
  • 24/7 access to a GP online or via telephone through healthcare scheme
  • Flexible working

By cultivating a culture of career-long learning we motivate and equip our people to innovate and provide excellent standards across all our services so that we remain at the forefront of our sectors.

Our people form a strong sense of community, whether it’s at an office bake sale, volunteering for a community project, fun-running or team building through water rafting.

We hold regular gatherings to ensure people from every part of the business have an opportunity to meet colleagues they don’t work with regularly.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion supports our employees and leads to more effective work, as they can be themselves and feel like they belong.

We promote an environment of dignity, trust and respect, free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, and victimisation.

You will be encouraged to reach your full potential and any job offer or opportunities will be based on your aptitude and your application.

The more inclusive we are, the better our contribution to society and the environment. We accept and support differences, and believe they benefit our company, our services, and our communities. Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. You may wish to enquire about recruitment, our EDI policy, or reasonable adjustments by contacting recruitment@cura-terrae.com.

Meet the team

Meet our dedicated team of environmental and archaeological experts, committed to preserving our heritage while promoting sustainable practices.

Our employer commitments

  • Disability confident employer
  • Armed forces covenant

Your benefits

We understand that work is only one part of your life. Making time for your family, friends and passions is also vital. We believe the right balance ensures productivity and good mental and physical health.

We’re very proud of our support systems for staff. So if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish times will help, then we try to make it happen!

We’ve spent a lot of time creating a great rewards package, which features:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days’ annual leave, increasing through long service
  • Company matched charity fundraising
  • Work mobile and laptop
  • Healthcare plan
  • Flexible and home working
  • Company funded volunteer days
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Pension scheme

Join our team

Contact our careers team to express an interest in our existing vacancies or potential future opportunities.