Assistant Ecologist (Redeployment 20863)

The Scc; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local ecological organization is seeking a proactive individual to support ecological initiatives in Suffolk. This role involves promoting wildlife conservation, collaborating with County Ecologists, and contributing to various ecological projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree or experience, skills in GIS, and a strong desire to enhance biodiversity. The position offers hybrid working with office and home-based days.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree or relevant experience in ecology.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to conserve and enhance wildlife.
• Experience with GIS and social media.

Responsibilities

• Promote the conservation of Suffolk's wildlife.
• Support County Ecologists in various ecological activities.
• Contribute to the Suffolk Verges Project.
• Perform ecological work and administrative duties.

Skills

Ecological expertise

Initiative

Diplomacy

IT applications including GIS

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

GIS (MapInfo)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive individual to provide support to our team and, in due course, guidance on ecological matters to internal departments and external partners and stakeholders. You will be taking the initiative in encouraging early engagement from other teams to ensure that ecological matters are given the highest consideration. This position offers a mix of independent fieldwork and collaborative problem-solving. You will often find yourself exploring sites across the county on your own, using your expertise - which we will help you develop - to be an advocate for practical, biodiversity-friendly solutions.

Responsibilities

• To promote the conservation and enhancement of Suffolk's wildlife.
• To support the County Ecologists, and Senior Ecologist in undertaking a broad range of ecological activities and advice in support of SCC's priorities.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Suffolk Verges Project, including the Roadside Nature Reserve scheme, as well as the County Wildlife Sites Project.
• To undertake other ecological work and administrative duties as part of the Landscape and Biodiversity Team, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• an appropriate degree or relevant experience
• initiative, tact and diplomacy
• a desire to obtain the best possible outcomes for wildlife and habitats in Suffolk
• experience in the use of appropriate IT applications, including GIS (Geographic Information System) (SCC uses MapInfo) websites and social media.

You will be part of a small team led by SCC's Senior Ecologist. The team is part of the Natural and Historic Environment Service of SCC which also includes Landscape, Trees and Woodlands, the Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service, Rights of Way and the SCC Archaeological Service. The wider team is staffed with a friendly, experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of people who are all striving to make Suffolk a better place to live and work. We mostly practice hybrid working with certain days when we meet in the office and other days when we might work from home. We encourage our team to work in local offices and depots where practical.