Assistant Ecologist

Brown & Co; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Holiday Buy Back

Long Service Awards

Health Cashplan

Volunteering Day

Job summary

Brown & Co is seeking a motivated Assistant Ecologist with 2–3 years’ professional experience to join our growing team in the UK. You will support the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments and reports across a diverse range of projects.

This permanent full-time role offers career development, a Smart Working policy, and a benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, life assurance, salary sacrifice pension, enhanced parental leave, and volunteering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years’ consultancy or industry experience (including placements or graduate roles).
• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy.
• Experience supporting ecological surveys and report writing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop; a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and leading protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bats, reptiles, great crested newts, birds).
• Supporting the preparation of technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements.
• Undertaking data analysis and contributing to project deliverables.
• Assisting with licence applications and mitigation strategies.
• Carrying out site walkovers and assisting with habitat assessments.
• Supporting project management and ensuring work is delivered on time.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Proactive learner

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or related

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist with 2–3 years’ professional experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological career, working on a diverse range of projects. You will support the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with and leading a range of protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bats, reptiles, great crested newts, birds)
• Supporting the preparation of technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements
• Undertaking data analysis and contributing to project deliverables
• Assisting with licence applications and mitigation strategies
• Carrying out site walkovers and assisting with habitat assessments
• Supporting project management and ensuring work is delivered on time

Requirements

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 2–3 years’ relevant consultancy or industry experience (including placements or graduate roles)
• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Experience supporting ecological surveys and report writing
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop
• A full UK driving licence

Desired skills and experience

• Protected species survey licences e.g. bat or great crested newt
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
• Experience with GIS software

Benefits

• Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of four times your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• One Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a ‘Smart Working’ policy, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.