BNG Assistant Placement (3 Months)

Ethos Environmental Planning; Bath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Environmental Planning offers a 3-month internship for university students or recent graduates in their Biodiversity Net Gain team. The role involves fieldwork, data analysis, and report drafting, providing hands-on experience in habitat management and environmental consultancy. Ideal for those keen to learn within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• University student or recent graduate preferred.
• Familiar with basic GIS tools and mapping software.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fieldwork and surveys including habitat assessments.
• Draft technical documents including BNG reports.
• Collate and analyse ecological data.

Skills

Organised

Basic GIS knowledge

Data management

Drafting reports

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or recent graduate

Tools

GIS mapping software

Job description

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We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a university student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience within our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) team during the busy survey season. This 3-month placement is ideal for someone with an interest in habitat management, biodiversity or environmental consultancy. The role will be based primarily at our office in Bath, working within our small and friendly BNG team at Ethos.

This position is aimed at university students or recent graduates , but this opportunity is open to all , and we strongly encourage anyone who believes this opportunity would be a good fit for them to apply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Aiding with fieldwork and surveys e.g., habitat assessments
• Help collate and analyse ecological data (e.g. species lists, habitat conditions)
• Assist in completing BNG metrics for statutory and small sites
• Drafting technical documents including BNG reports and habitat management and monitoring plans
• Assisting with GIS mapping
• Attend and support on-site client and project meetings
• Travel to and from project sites (including occasional overnight stays)
• Work flexible hours, including early mornings or evenings when needed
• Assist with bat surveys, if required
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures (e.g., risk assessments)

Person Specification:

• Organised and able to manage data/equipment with minimal supervision
• Capable of managing their time effectively across multiple tasks
• Familiar with basic GIS tools and mapping software
• Comfortable drafting reports to a professional standard
• Eager to learn and contribute positively to the team
• Some awareness of key environmental policies and legislation relevant to BNG (training provided)
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Terms and Conditions

• Contract: Fixed term (3 months)
• Hours: Full time - 36 hours/week based on a 9-day fortnight
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays

Contact

If this job is of interest, please send a CV and short cover letter to Martin Smith at [e-mail]

Applications close on the 30th of June, with interviews occurring on a rolling basis and the possibility that this position will be closed if we find a suitable candidate - so we encourage people to apply as early as possible.

The start date of this placement will be 14.07.2025, but this can be made flexible to accommodate for suitable candidates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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