Assistant Ecologist

TipTopJob; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join their growing ecology team. This entry-level role offers a competitive salary, structured training, and benefits like paid professional memberships. Candidates should hold a degree in Ecology or a related field, and possess some experience in ecological survey work. The position supports senior members with tasks including ecological surveys and data management, fostering professional development within a friendly and adaptable hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual progression reviews

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Paid professional memberships

Structured training and mentorship

Support towards protected species licences

Focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Have some experience of ecological survey work, either through employment or volunteering.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members with ecological surveys including bats, reptiles, and habitat assessments.
• Assist with reporting, data management, and GIS mapping.
• Carry out desk studies, fieldwork preparation and site visits.

Skills

Ecological survey work

Strong written and verbal communication

Organised and adaptable

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Ecologist

A well:established, award:winning landscape and environmental practice is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join its growing ecology team in the New Year. This consultancy delivers a wide range of high:quality projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and green:infrastructure sectors, offering an excellent opportunity for an early:career ecologist to develop professionally within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members with ecological surveys, including bats, great crested newts, reptiles and habitat assessments
• Assist with reporting, data management and GIS mapping
• Carry out desk studies, fieldwork preparation and site visits
• Contribute to habitat creation, enhancement and biodiversity:led design projects
• Help maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable project delivery

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Have some experience of ecological survey work (through employment, volunteering or placements)
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be organised, adaptable and willing to learn
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with travel to survey sites

Benefits

• A competitive salary with annual progression reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Paid professional memberships
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced ecologists
• Support towards protected species licencesOpportunities for rapid progression within a growing team
• A friendly, multidisciplinary working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and work:life balance

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Location

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom