Assistant Ecologist

2 months ago

Okehampton West, United Kingdom HEAecology Full time

HEAecology are seeking to recruit Assistant Ecologists to join our friendly team based on the Devon/Cornwall border. We provide ecological and environmental consultancy services including ecological impact assessments, mitigation licencing and much more to an extensive client base nationwide. You will undertake a wide range of site surveys across the southwest and prepare reports to help our clients.

**Assistant Ecologist - The Role**
- Undertake ecological surveys for a variety of protected species and habitats, including bats, Barn Owls, reptiles and badgers
- Assist with report writing for Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) including completing desk studies, collating and analysing survey data
- Professional liaison with clients and colleagues to organise surveys
- Undertaking Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) roles
- Opportunities to gain experience.
- Flexible working, some requirements for working unsociable hours on a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system
- PC and survey equipment will be provided, including all necessary Personal Protective Equipment

**Person Specification**

**Essential skills/qualifications**
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Ability to undertake regular field work
- Full Driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes
- An understanding of the role of ecological consultancy within the planning process and project team
- Ability to conduct on-site surveys and work from the office
- Previous report writing/preparation experience
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
- Previous experience of undertaking protected species surveys (bats in particular)

**Desirable skills**:

- Previous experience of analysing bat sound files (Analook in particular)
- Relevant degree in Ecology or similar
- Previous experience within an ecological consultancy
- Experience with QGIS
- CSCS card
- CIEEM membership, or be eligible for a membership
- Protected species licences

**What we offer in return**
- Holiday entitlement of 20 days per year (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday and four days between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed.
- Excellent opportunities for training and development, both in-house and through external training as appropriate.
- Professional body membership (CIEEM) fees paid, alongside annual fees for protected species licences, and any associated costs (i.e. rabies vaccinations).
- Attendance at one UK conference of your choosing each year.
- TOIL policy to help manage your time alongside seasonal demands of the job, including an expectation that full-time employees undertake no more than three ‘anti-social’ hours surveys a week as standard.
- Enrollment into a statutory employee pension scheme.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and what you could bring to our team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okehampton West EX20 4QP

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