Assistant Ecologist

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join the Ecology Team and HBIC on a hybrid basis at Elizabeth II Court, Winchester. You will support data extraction, assembly and interpretation of biodiversity information to help meet statutory duties and environmental policies.

The role requires good GIS skills, experience with biodiversity data handling and databases, and a degree or professional qualification.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Strong GIS skills and ability to handle biodiversity data.
• Experience with habitat survey and habitat classification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Extract, assemble, manage and interpret biodiversity information for HBIC and the Ecology Team.
• Disseminate information to help meet statutory obligations and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with managers and team leads, and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

GIS skills

Biodiversity data handling

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Habitat surveying

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Tools

Access databases

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625198
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Interview Date: 2 December 2026

The Role:

The Ecology Team and HBIC are part of a large, integrated, multi-disciplinary team offering a range of specialist environmental services to the County Council and other public authorities. The Ecology Team support the delivery of a range of property and infrastructure projects across Hampshire and beyond by matching a commercial sector approach to a public sector brief. As an accredited local environment records centre, HBIC brings together information on Hampshire’s natural environment and works with a wide range of partner organisations involved in the supply and use of biodiversity data.

What you’ll do:

Working closely with the Manager of the Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) and the Ecology Team Leads, the role holder will support both teams in the extraction, assembly, management, interpretation and dissemination of relevant and up to date biodiversity information to enable the County Council and partner organisations to fulfil their statutory obligations and environmental policies with regard to sustainable development and stewardship of the environment
You'll be a collaborative and reliable team member who can also work independently and pro-actively. You'll have an excellent work ethic with good organisational and communication skills, experienced in biodiversity data handling, GIS and Access databases and be confident in the use of typical IT applications (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Knowledge and experience of habitat survey and habitat classification is also desirable. Applicants should have an appropriate degree or professional qualification. A general understanding, of broad ecological principles, applied ecology, and wildlife legislation is essential.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Ecologist with strong GIS skills to work across both the Ecology Team and Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) at Hampshire County Council. This post is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of protecting and enhancing Hampshire's unique natural environment for its residents and visitors.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council offers training to develop your skills in ecology and data handling. You will enjoy the benefits, experience, and interest of working on a varied programme with an experienced team of ecologists. This comes with the advantages of working within a local authority environment, such as flexible working patterns, cross-disciplinary teamworking, and a supportive environment focussed on your wellbeing and personal development.
Our people are what make us a vibrant and well-respected organisation. With a strong track record of delivering high-quality services within the natural environment, you will be able to contribute to our purpose of delivering great public value outcomes at the same time as developing your own career. For more information about the work we do please visit
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and .

Additional Information:

Assistant Ecologist

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Megan Owen, Lead Ecologist (Planning) on or Sarah Callegari, HBIC Manager on

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