Ecologist

ISEP; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 26-32k GBP

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Social events

Job summary

Worthington is seeking a Seasonal Ecologist in Brighton to join a busy ecological consultancy. The role focuses on fieldwork, including protected species surveys, site visits and data analysis, with some in-office desk duties and reporting.

You will conduct surveys, assist with assessments and contribute to project teams on development and planning projects. Ideal candidates have surveying experience and strong communication, with a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological surveying is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species and habitat surveys.
• Assist with ecological assessments and technical reporting.
• Support project teams on development and planning projects.
• Contribute to field surveys for bats, reptiles, amphibians, birds and other protected fauna.

Skills

Field surveys

Protected species surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Driving license

Job description

Ecologist

26,000 - 32,000

Brighton

This is an excellent opportunity for a Seasonal Ecologist to join a Worthington based ecological consultancy, providing fantastic opportunities, including technically challenging projects offering hands on experience in all aspects of ecological consultancy. You will be a part of the team conducting fieldwork, report writing and data analysis.

This position is primarily fieldwork based with duties including protected species surveys, monitoring, and site visits, with some time spent in the office assisting with desk duties and data analysis.

Benefits of this Ecologist position:

• Competitive salary of 26,000 - 32,000
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• An excellent work culture with social events

Key responsibilities of this Ecologist position:

• Conducting protected species and habitat surveys
• Assisting with ecological assessments and technical reporting
• Supporting project teams on development and planning projects
• Contributing to field surveys for species such as bats, reptiles, amphibians, birds and other protected fauna

Personal specification:

Experience in surveying is desirable with basic UK botany skills, strong written and verbal communication, flexibility to work unsocial hours and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate will have to live near or in Worthington, have a clean and valid driving license + vehicle and a full right to work in the Uk.