Assistant Ecologist Fixed Term

3 weeks ago


Oakham, United Kingdom Ecology Resources Ltd Full time

Assistant Ecologist Job Description

Overall job purpose
- Assist with the delivery of ecological consultancy services (surveys, reports)
- Support ecologists, seniors and principal ecologist and managers as required

Main responsibilities
- Learn how to undertake protected species survey using current industry guidance and best practice methodologies
- Learn how to undertake Preliminary Ecological Appraisals / Phase 1 habitat surveys
- Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis
- Liaise with members of the team to ensure project delivery
- Adhere to company protocols and processes
- Take responsibility for personal CPD, PPE and field equipment

Essential skills
- An awareness of UK habitats, protected and invasive flora and fauna species
- Good report writing skills
- Good communication skills
- An eagerness to learn
- Working towards CIEEM membership
- CSCS card holder
- Full UK driving licence

General expectations

To draw on experience, knowledge of ecological issues and professional judgement to provide quality support on a seasonal basis.

To consult more senior staff on ecological matters. Assistants are not expected to have to deal with complex or challenging work issues. Appropriate support will always be provided by more senior staff.

To be aware of industry developments such as practice updates, revisions, new survey techniques and reporting processes.

To be flexible and accommodate seasonally changing workloads. Our standard working week is 40 hours, 8 hours a day Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work away from home for short periods and/or for 'out of hours' working, i.e. evening / night / early morning working, especially during the summer months. A time off in lieu (TOIL) system operates to compensate for additional hours worked. Car ownership is essential.

This will be a 6-month fixed term contract April - September.

Our head office is in Oakham, Rutland. The post will involve hybrid working with some travel to sites around the UK.


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