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    Seasonal Assistant Ecologists - Exeter, United Kingdom - FPCR

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    FPCR Exeter, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Looking to begin a career inecology

    FPCR are hiring SeasonalAssistant Ecologists to help with the upcoming survey season basedout of our regional office in Exeter (South West). We would welcomeapplicants also based in Dorset and Bristol areas.

    We will be offering both full time contracts forthose looking to get stuck into a rewarding new career andcasualhours contracts for those who need more flexibility. We mayalso be offering limited opportunities to join permanently at theend of the season.

    This is an excellentopportunity for individuals to develop practical survey andmitigation skills for different species and habitats. Additionallyour friendly and busy office provides experience in technicalreport writing and data presentation. While we offer a mix ofofficebased and remote work new assistants will initially berequired to attend the office fulltime to receive proper trainingand guidance from colleagues. The Assistant Ecologist role willprimarily include fieldwork but we aim to offer a diverse range ofopportunities such as project management report preparation anddata processing.

    What is the jobrole

    You will be predominantly outin the field undertaking protected species surveys and habitatcreation works. Full on the job training will be provided andtraining towards protected species licences can also be provided.As well as field work there may be some opportunity to gainvaluable office experience including planning surveys and QGISwork.

    Please note that the nature of our workwill require you to work outside of normal office hours. Thisincludes field surveys for bats during evenings and early mornings.You will also be required to travel throughout the UK mainlySouthern England and Wales with occasional overnight stays.

    What do we need fromyou

    • Candidates must bewell organised with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
    • A keen interest in ecology and conservation.
    • The ability to record field data reliably andaccurately to a consistent and high standard
    • The ability to communicate well and workeffectively as part of a team
    • Candidatesshould be familiar with wildlife legislation within the UK andideally have a basic understanding of the planning system andplanning policy guidance
    • A full drivinglicence and access to a vehicle is necessary and you must have orbe prepared to add Business Use to your car insurance policy
    • Have or be workings towards a qualification inan environmental subject
    • You may also beproficient with software such as QGIS.
    • You mayalready have experience of undertaking UK habitat and/or protectedspecies surveys
    • You have a good understandingof British native species wildlife legislation and planning policyrelating to ecology.
    • You may be a member ofCIEEM.

    What would setyou apart from thecrowd

    • You may also beproficient with software such as QGIS.
    • You mayalready have experience of undertaking UK habitat and/or protectedspecies surveys
    • You have a good understandingof British native species wildlife legislation and planning policyrelating to ecology.
    • You may be a member ofCIEEM.


    INTERESTEDIf you would like to apply for a position with us please uploadyour CV.

    Candidates must have theright to work in theUK.


    ABOUTFPCR
    Established in 1957 FPCR are an awardwinning multidisciplinary environment and design practice withexpertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning ArchitectureEcology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skillsprovide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projectswhile concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverseplace to work.

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