Overview

Contract Types
Fixed Term (full-time)
Permanent

Location
Sussex Office

Based
Office Based

Salary
£25,000 – £29,000

Job description

We have the opportunity for assistant ecologists to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an assistant ecologist to gain practical survey and mitigation experience for a range of species and habitats. The role will involve undertaking surveys, assisting our ecologists with project management tasks and drafting ecological reports. There will be opportunities to gain experience and training in biodiversity net gain, GIS and habitat creation. We are a small team and a new business, so fully expect to get involved with all aspects of an ecological consultancy.

The requirements

The ideal candidate would have:

  • A degree in ecology or related field;
  • The ability and willingness to work flexible hours and travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations across the UK;
  • Located within commutable distance to our Sussex Office
  • A valid (clean) driving licence and vehicle, insured for business use;
  • Be self-motivated, organised and have good attention to detail;
  • Protected species surveying experience.

Advantageous:

  • A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card;
  • Membership to the charted Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or eligibility to apply for at least qualifying level of membership;
  • Experience of ecological report writing;
  • UK botany field identification skills;
  • Knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.

To apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter to careers@arunecology.com.

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