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Assistant Ecologist

ECOSA are pleased to be seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join us at our head office in rural Hampshire.

You will have relevant work experience gained in an ecological consultancy environment.

You will assist in carrying out a range of field surveys, including UKHab surveys and protected species surveys, and lead surveyor teams undertaking bat emergence and great crested newt surveys during the survey season.

Field work will be carried out alongside day-to-day office-based work, assisting project managers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will carry out desk-based assessments and assist with field data analysis, as well as drafting reports and protected species licence applications for senior members of the ecology team. You will also liaise with clients and assist with project management tasks as required.

As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice and the positive promotion of the profession.

This role is offered as full-time and permanent. 

To view recent examples of ECOSA team activities then please see the ECOSA LinkedIn page here

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

 

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualifying CIEEM membership, or be working towards this;
  • Degree in a relevant subject;
  • Ecological consultancy experience;
  • Experience of assisting with Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and producing high quality reports;
  • Proven experience of a range of species surveys, including bat surveys (roost and activity) and reptile surveys;
  • Experience of using bat call sound analysis software;
  • Knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance;
  • Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills;
  • Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills;
  • A full driving licence; and
  • Legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills

  • Working towards holding a Natural England / Natural Resources Wales class licence (bat, great crested newt or hazel dormouse);
  • UKHab habitat survey experience; and / or
  • Botanical survey skills.

What ECOSA can offer you

ECOSA has a dedicated team of ecologists who are committed to the success of the business. We are therefore committed to the development of our staff and as part of the team you will have access to:

  • A competitive salary in the range of £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience;
  • Access to complimentary private GP appointments for all staff and their families;
  • A generous structured training budget and regular in-house training;
  • An employee assistance programme to provide access to information on wellness, medical health and general life support and advice.
  • An increased hourly rate for undertaking dusk bat surveys (time and a half);
  • Fixed weekdays for undertaking evening surveys, with on-going Company reductions in bat survey requirement through implementation of high quality NVA equipment (see example here)
  • Core working hours between 10:00-16:00, with flexibility around these times;
  • Access to a contributory private pension, with matched contributions up to 5%;
  • Flexibility to work from home with prior agreement;
  • Company laptop and phone;
  • CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the Company;
  • A relaxed office environment and a friendly team;
  • Regular social events and yearly charity days;
  • Ability to accrue TOIL or be paid overtime;
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays;
  • Your birthday as annual leave after three years' service and an extra day's leave per year after five years' service; and
  • A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds, lunch area and break out area;

ECOSA are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment where all of our staff can thrive and actively encourage input from staff and contributions from the team on the direction of the company.  We provide all of our staff with a contributory pension.

 

How to Apply

Please email your Curriculum Vitae, ensuring to highlight all relevant knowledge, experience and skills, and a covering letter providing evidence of how you meet the above requirements, to Simon Colenutt, Managing Principal Ecologist at simon@ecosa.co.uk

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th August, with interviews undertaken in week commencing 2nd September.