Assistant Ecologist | Remote & Flexible

Envance; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking an Assistant Ecologist to drive positive change while supporting various ecology projects. The role is remote with flexible working options and is suitable for full-time or part-time applicants. Responsibilities include conducting ecological surveys, engaging clients, and supporting proposals. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees, survey experience, and GIS skills. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave, an unlimited training budget, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Unlimited training budget

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare scheme

Monthly well-being allowance

Discretionary profit share scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience completing ecological surveys is essential.
• Desire to work towards a protected species licence.
• Willingness to prepare fee proposals and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Completing and delivering ecological surveys.
• Support fee proposals and tenders.
• Engage with clients and sub-contractors.

Skills

Self-starter

Quality written work

Ecological surveys experience

Professional development initiative

GIS software skills (ARCGIS or QGIS)

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

This is a remote position.

As an Assistant Ecologist at Envance you will be an integral part driving positive change within the clients and projects we support.

Who are we

We are Envance an environmental and sustainability management consultancy driven by our values and core beliefs. We believe that a better future for people and the planet doesnt need to be at the expense of success in the present.

Our purpose is to help our clients become more sustainable and realise the opportunities and benefits that this can bring to their business.

Achieving positive outcomes and adding value is central to our beliefs and approach. We offer positive pragmatic and innovative advice embracing new and emerging methods where we can.

We believe that we can achieve more together and that by working with our clients and supply chain partners to deliver projects and improve performance we can create a better world now and for the future.

Our Team

We believe that the success of our business lies in the strength of our team and we pride ourselves on being inclusive resulting in a talented and diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds and specialisms.

Our existing ecology team comprises a mixture of experienced technical experts environmental data analysts and enthusiastic assistants that pride themselves on developing their skills and finding innovative solutions.

As a small consultancy teamwork is central to our success. We work collaboratively within our team and with our associates and clients believing that the sum is more than the parts.

Professional Development

Creating an environment that supports the professional development of our team is hugely important to us. We want our people to thrive whilst working at Envance and support them in achieving their personal and professional aspirations. We will help you create an individualised training plan and support this with an unlimited training budget.

Flexibility

We believe that people achieve the most when they can work in a manner that works best for them and have a genuinely flexible approach to work in terms of both hours and location. We want our team to maintain their work / life balance to find an approach that works best for all.

The Role

As an Assistant Ecologist you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of ecology projects and programmes of work from inception to completion.

This is a permanent role with options for remote hybrid and flexible working and we are open to full time or part time applicants. With projects throughout the country a head office in Stockport and regional workspaces in London Derbyshire and on the east-coast of England we are flexible on location.

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Completing and delivering ecological surveys
• Supporting fee proposals and tenders
• Supporting the production of written reports including PEA BNG EcIAs
• Engaging with clients and sub-contractors

Requirements

• Its really important to us that we find people that will thrive at Envance. We are looking for people that have the following attributes;
• Self-starter keen to develop professionally and use initiative to find solutions
• Takes pride in quality written work
• Experience completing ecological surveys
• Desire to work towards a protected species licence and / or a specific area of ecological expertise
• Willingness to participate in tendering and preparing fee proposals
• A relevant degree and applied professional experience
• Associate or full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or appetite to achieve this.
• GIS software skills in ARCGIS or QGIS
• Have a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and a great place to work we offer full time staff :

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional leave after 2 years service
• Additional days birthday leave
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Unlimited training budget with your training plan
• 3 paid volunteer days
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Monthly well-being allowance for you to spend as on a sport or activity of your choice
• Discretionary profit share scheme
• Free parking

We are happy to work flexibly to meet your needs. If you are the right person for us we can make it work.

Required Skills :

Relevant degree (e.g. Environmental Science Ecology or related discipline) or equivalent experience. Understanding of ecological and environmental management practices particularly relating to protected species. Excellent communication and reporting skills. Full UK driving licence.

Key Skills

Internal Control,ABAP,Administration Support,Art And Craft,Event Marketing,Data Analysis

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1