Assistant Ecologist Council Job Suffolk area,England UK,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Address:
Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
, hybrid working
Salary: £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours:

37 hours per week - flexible working options available
Contract:

Permanent
Closing date:
11.30pm, 21 October 2026.
Reference: 4020

We are passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join Suffolk County Council (SCC) as an Assistant Ecologist and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive individual to provide support to our team and, in due course, guidance on ecological matters to internal departments and external partners and stakeholders. You will be taking the initiative in encouraging early engagement from other teams to ensure that ecological matters are given the highest consideration. This position offers a mix of independent fieldwork and collaborative problem-solving.

You will often find yourself exploring sites across the county on your own, using your expertise – which we will help you develop - to be an advocate for practical, biodiversity-friendly solutions.

To promote the conservation and enhancement of Suffolk’s wildlife
To support the County Ecologists, and Senior Ecologist in undertaking a broad range of ecological activities and advice in support of SCC’s priorities
Contribute to the delivery of the Suffolk Verges Project, including the Roadside Nature Reserve scheme, as well as the County Wildlife Sites Project
To undertake other ecological work and administrative duties as part of the Landscape and Biodiversity Team, as required.

If you are passionate about conservation and enjoy a dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you!

You will need:

an appropriate degree or relevant experience
initiative, tact and diplomacy
a desire to obtain the best possible outcomes for wildlife and habitats in Suffolk
experience in the use of appropriate IT applications, including GIS (Geographic Information System) (SCC uses Map Info) websites and social media.

For more information

Closing date:
11.30pm, 21 October 2026.

Interview date: 5 November 2026.