Assistant Ecologist - Okehampton West, United Kingdom - HEAecology

Description

HEAecology are seeking to recruit Assistant Ecologists to join our friendly team based on the Devon/Cornwall border.

We provide ecological and environmental consultancy services including ecological impact assessments, mitigation licencing and much more to an extensive client base nationwide.

You will undertake a wide range of site surveys across the southwest and prepare reports to help our clients.


Assistant Ecologist - The Role

• Undertake ecological surveys for a variety of protected species and habitats, including bats, Barn Owls, reptiles and badgers
• Assist with report writing for Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) including completing desk studies, collating and analysing survey data
• Professional liaison with clients and colleagues to organise surveys
• Undertaking Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) roles
• Opportunities to gain experience.
• Flexible working, some requirements for working unsociable hours on a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system
• PC and survey equipment will be provided, including all necessary Personal Protective Equipment

Person Specification

Essential skills/qualifications

• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to undertake regular field work
• Full Driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• An understanding of the role of ecological consultancy within the planning process and project team
• Ability to conduct onsite surveys and work from the office
• Previous report writing/preparation experience
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of undertaking protected species surveys (bats in particular)

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience of analysing bat sound files (Analook in particular)
• Relevant degree in Ecology or similar
• Previous experience within an ecological consultancy
• Experience with QGIS
• CSCS card
• CIEEM membership, or be eligible for a membership
• Protected species licences

What we offer in return

• Holiday entitlement of 20 days per year (prorata) plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday and four days between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed.
• Excellent opportunities for training and development, both inhouse and through external training as appropriate.
• Professional body membership (CIEEM) fees paid, alongside annual fees for protected species licences, and any associated costs (i.e. rabies vaccinations).
• Attendance at one UK conference of your choosing each year.
• TOIL policy to help manage your time alongside seasonal demands of the job, including an expectation that fulltime employees undertake no more than three 'antisocial' hours surveys a week as standard.
• Enrollment into a statutory employee pension scheme.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and what you could bring to our team.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
£22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year


Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Okehampton West EX20 4QP