Assistant Ecologist

Job Description

As an Assistant Ecologist you will join our growing Nature Services Team and work on some engaging projects within a supportive and varied team of technical experts.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team. We invite you to benefit from our wide range of flexible working arrangements to find a working pattern that suits you so that you are at your best.

As an Assistant Ecologist you will be embedded within our Regional Team and will be involved in the following activities:

• Assisting with and undertaking ecology surveys including macroinvertebrate sampling, electric fishing and macrophytes.
• Assisting with and preparing tenders for a range of schemes, and suites of habitat, botanical and protected species surveys.
• Input into a range of ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Water Framework Directive assessments (WFDa), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).

• An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
• Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or are eligible for this).
• Some demonstrable experience in undertaking at least one type of freshwater aquatic survey (macroinvertebrates, fish, macrophytes and algae), and knowledge of the methods used for the surveying the other groups. Ideally, survey experience would have been gained in a consultancy environment, but other experience will be considered, including voluntary work.
• An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn.
• An appreciation of relevant legislation covering freshwater fish, macroinvertebrates and macrophytes.
• A full UK valid driving licence.
• Self-confidence and motivation, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience in ecological consultancy having started to develop core field and reporting skills.