Assistant Field Ecologist

2 weeks ago

York North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Fera Science Ltd. Full time

Join us as an Assistant Field Ecologist (Botanist) and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity

At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

We’re seeking an Assistant Ecologist who is looking for a research career in land use, evaluating the environmental impacts of government policy in the agricultural sector.

The Land Use and Sustainability team carries out research, assessment and appraisal of the agricultural and environmental impacts arising from EU and UK government policy in the agricultural sector. Areas of particular focus are those associated with land use change, monitoring and evaluation of agri-environment schemes and similar initiatives in England, pesticide usage on agricultural and horticultural holdings, conservation of biodiversity and providing independent analysis and support for Defra/NE policy customers. Our work is strongly supported by expertise in agriculture, economics, spatial analysis and geographic information systems.

Role: Assistant Field Ecologist (Botanist)

Salary: £23,920

Location: Remote / York YO41 1LZ

Working pattern: 37.5 per week

What you’ll be doing:

Undertake structured, plant-based field ecological surveys involving habitat identification, condition monitoring and botanical identifications.

Deliver desk-based planning and delivery associated with fieldwork.

Assist with the organisation and delivery of field surveys across the team.

Telephone farmers/landowners to arrange visits.

Assist with data analysis and report drafting.

Use fieldwork skills to support others in the Land Use Team.

The role may require travel which necessitates staying away from home overnight between Monday and Friday, potentially for consecutive weeks through the peak survey window.

What we’re looking for:

  • you will be a graduate with working knowledge and expertise in ecology.
  • to recognise broad habitat types.
  • license
  • interest/expertise in plant identification.
  • communication skill and strong IT ability.
  • to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • attention to detail and the patience to double check work for accuracy.
  • flexible approach to working in a busy and varied work environment.

What’s in it for you?

  • ​Competitive salary of £23,920
  • 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
  • Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.

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