Overview

Johns Associates is an award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy with Investors in People Platinum status. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, (and shortlisted for the CIEEM Small Consultancy of the Year Award in 2022), we pride ourselves in providing high quality advice and sustainable and creative solutions for our clients. We work across a wide variety of sectors and have a strong reputation for dealing with complex and challenging projects, providing the best outcomes for our clients, the environment, and local communities. 

Overview

Due to the growth in the number and scale of our bat projects, (including more challenging work requiring advanced skills, research and bat conservation), we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Bat Ecologist / Senior Bat Ecologist with experience of working under bat EPS licences to join our friendly and experienced team. These are permanent positions, but with flexible working available (three days in the office/on site and two working from home). Part-time working will be considered. The successful candidate would work closely with our Lead Bat Ecologist, who holds Level 3 and 4 class licences and numerous EPS licences including for rare species such as horseshoes and grey long-eared bats.

What you will be doing

You will be managing and delivering projects/ tasks with a focus on bats, across a range of sectors and within focused and multidisciplinary projects.

  • Undertake field surveys including Preliminary Roost Assessment / Daytime Bat Walkover surveys for bats, Ground Level Tree Assessments and activity surveys.
  • Provide overview and co-ordination of bat survey equipment.
  • Produce high quality, methodically written documents, including bat survey reports, PEAs, bat aspects of EcIA/ES (Senior role), HRAs (Senior role) and EPS Licence applications (with support where necessary).
  • Act as day-to-day client interface.
  • Co-ordinate specialist sub-consultants as required.
  • Write quotes/supporting tender proposals for relevant projects across a range of sectors.
  • Mentor junior staff members as required.

Qualifications/skills required

  • A relevant degree(s) and appropriate membership of CIEEM.
  • At least 3 years relevant consultancy experience (5+ years for a senior role) with proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice.
  • Natural England Level 2 Class licence for bats (or Level 1 for the Bat Ecologist role, but close to a Level 2 application).
  • Robust bat data analysis / interpretation skills including statistical analysis.
  • Experience in the preparation of EPS Licence applications.
  • Knowledge of, and proven ability in, the ecology and identification of all UK bat species.
  • Working knowledge of the most up-to-date bat guidelines and survey techniques (including use of infra-red videography).
  • Experience and competency in the use, management, and deployment of a range of bat survey equipment.
  • Confident at independently conducting all types of bat surveys associated with a Level 2 Class licence (Senior role).
  • Developed experience in the preparation of bat reports.
  • Full UK driving licensee, and use of own car

Desirable:

  • Experience of working under bat EPS Licences (as an accredited agent or as second ecologist) including on-site bat supervision and roof strip work.
  • Bat handling experience.
  • Qualification in tree climbing and aerial rescue, and experience in using this for aerial bat tree inspections. 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary (£28K – £34k for the Bat Ecologist role, £35K- £40k for the Senior Bat Ecologist role, DOE)
  • Discretionary annual profit-share bonus.
  • A balanced approach to the busy survey season, ensuring all staff have the opportunity to take recovery time.
  • Employee Health Cashback scheme and Bupa Private Health Care.
  • 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
  • Up to 5 days external CPD allowance per year, plus internal training/mentoring and work-shadowing opportunities.
  • Payment of annual CIEEM membership and support to achieve membership upgrades/ Chartered status
  • Payment of renewal fees for NE survey licences and vaccinations required for work (e.g. tetanus and rabies).

We are currently based in beautiful Bradford on Avon, however from June we will be moving to the Glove Factory in Holt where we will have access to a free staff gym, social events wild swimming lakes, outdoor sauna, onsite café, free parking and beautiful countryside to explore.

We are also a dog friendly office.

If this sounds like the perfect role we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter/e-mail to jrolls@johnsassociates.co.uk

To apply for this job email your details to jrolls@johnsassociates.co.uk