Assistant Ecologist in Cardiff

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Acer Ecology Full time

We have an opportunity for a qualified graduate with relevant work experience, preferably in consultancy, to develop their career and to fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will undertake challenging and interesting project work within a professional and friendly team environment. The position will commence in April-June 2024 and will be a permanent position, although a probationary period will apply.

Roles & Responsibilities

Undertake ecology related fieldwork at sites throughout South and West Wales and South West England, typically no more than an hour from your home base.

Carry out data searches, field surveys, analysis and evaluation of results, bat call analysis, and creating GIS maps.

Ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Essential Requirements

A full UK driving licence.

Access to your own car, insured for business use.

Strong interest in natural history.

Commitment to a career in ecological consultancy.

Ability to produce concise, high quality, written reports.

Demonstrable interest/knowledge of ecology (e.g. newts, bats, botany etc.) which could have been achieved by self-learning, attendance of short training courses related to ecology or through membership of natural history groups/societies.

Ability to work in an office were dogs are present.

Desirable Requirements:

A degree in a relevant discipline, preferably at 2:1 or higher.

Strong report-writing skills.

Previous experience in ecological consultancy or a closely related field.

Experience of undertaking bat sound analysis (Analook and/or Batexplorer).

Experience of using QGIS.

Experience of undertaking protected species surveys.

Strong botanical identification skills.

Understanding of Natural Resources Wales (or another statutory body) licensing procedures.

Awareness of planning and wildlife legislation.

Other Requirements

Be prepared to work throughout South and West Wales as required.

Flexible on working hours, as there will be a significant amount of evening and night work.

Protected species logbook detailing significant steps taken towards achieving licences.

Location

For South Wales based roles, the role will hybrid, working partly in our Cardiff Bay office (typically around 3 days a week) and partly home-based. Ideally, the suitable candidate will be based close to our Cardiff base.

For roles based in Bristol, the role would primarily be home-based.

Contract

April to September inclusive.

Working Hours

5 days a week, 37.5 hours a week.


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