Ecologist x2

APEM Ltd.; Cherwell District; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Mental health first aiders

Income protection

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

APEM Ltd. is seeking two Ecologists to join our Oxfordshire team, combining fieldwork with report writing and client liaison. You will lead terrestrial surveys, contribute to GIS outputs, and manage small projects, with opportunities to grow into a Senior Ecologist role over time.

The role offers flexible working options and a supportive environment, with commitment to development and learning across diverse projects in housing, renewables, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Qualifying or Associate Membership of CIEEM (or eligibility).
• Good knowledge of UK flora, fauna and natural history.
• Experience with Phase 1/UKHab surveys and protected species work.
• Strong report writing and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support terrestrial ecology surveys (Phase 1, UKHab).
• Contribute to high-quality reports and GIS outputs.
• Liaise with clients and manage small projects.
• Assist with tenders and data analysis.
• Grow toward a Senior Ecologist role within a few years.

Connaissances

Fieldwork experience

Report writing

Client liaison

Small project management

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in a relevant subject

Outils

QGIS

Description du poste

About The Role

Are you an Ecologist with a solid foundation in fieldwork and reporting, looking to take the next step in your consultancy career? Do you enjoy a mix of hands‑on species survey work and are you now looking for an opportunity to managing small‑scale projects? Are you passionate about using your ecological knowledge to positively shape development?

Aspect Ecology is looking for two Ecologists to join our experienced and supportive team in Oxfordshire. With a diverse portfolio of projects across housing, renewables, retail and infrastructure, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside respected experts in the field.

In this role, you’ll lead and support a variety of terrestrial ecology surveys, including Phase 1 / UKHab habitat assessments and protected species work. You’ll contribute to high‑quality reports, liaise with clients, and manage your own small projects. You’ll also get involved in contributing to tenders, reporting outputs (including GIS mapping), and data analysis. This is a great role for someone aiming to grow into a Senior Ecologist position within a few years.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree in a relevant subject
• Qualifying or Associate Membership of CIEEM (or eligibility for it)
• A strong understanding of UK flora, fauna, and natural history
• Experience with Phase 1 or UKHab surveys and protected species work
• Solid knowledge of UK environmental and wildlife legislation
• Strong report writing and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (with some overnight stays)

Bonus points for:

• One or more protected species licences
• Experience with GIS software (e.g. QGIS) and bat data analysis tools
• Experience with mitigation licence applications and ECoW duties
• Training or experience in NVC or other advanced survey methods
• Confidence managing small‑scale projects or leading sections of larger ones

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help themunderstand and solvea wide variety of environmental projects in the UK andglobally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled usto grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos andintegrity. At our core, our people are working towardsthe protection of the environment across the globe.