Seasonal Ecologist

Location:

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom

We’re looking for seasonal survey assistants to support our experienced ecologists on a variety of projects. You’ll work alongside specialists in protected species and habitat surveys, gaining hands‑on experience in ecological surveying and data collection. If you already have experience to lead surveys we’d love to hear from you too!

• Start date:
  
  Onboarding from 27th April, work begins from 1st May
• Locations:
  Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, London, Manchester, Peterborough, Reading, Edinburgh, Glasgow
• Field‑based role:
  Expect some early mornings, late evenings, and overnight stays (all travel and accommodation expenses covered and budget for subsistence provided)

• Assist ecologists with field surveys for protected species and habitats.
• Collect and record data on species presence, habitat quality, and environmental conditions.
• Help prepare survey reports and contribute to data entry and analysis.
• Support the planning and execution of nightly or dawn surveys when required.

Zero‑hour contract flexibility: manage when you work, ideal for balancing other commitments.

Statutory rights:
National Minimum/Living Wage, paid holiday, rest breaks, payslips, protection from discrimination, and protection against unfair deductions for cancelled shifts.

Opportunities for skill development and potential transition to permanent roles.

Accrued holiday at a rate of 1.2 hours per 10 hours worked.

• Enthusiasm for wildlife or ecology
• Organised and dependable
• Happy to work away from home
• Driving licence (please specify on your CV)
• Right to work in the UK
• Degree in ecology or related subject
• Previous experience in ecological surveys
• Eligibility for CIEEM membership (or willingness to pursue it)

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.