Field Ecologist (6 month contract)

APEM; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking enthusiastic Field Ecologists to join their team for a 6-month project. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors while conducting surveys for Britain's protected species, including bats and reptiles. You'll gain valuable experience in ecological fieldwork, supported by a knowledgeable team, while helping to integrate wildlife benefits into new developments. Ideal for graduates looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or post-graduate with a passion for ecology.
• Confidence to work with protected species surveys.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ecological field survey work in Kent area.
• Support experienced terrestrial ecologists in data reporting.

Skills

Ecological field survey work

Knowledge of UK wildlife

Natural History

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

About The Role

Are you a graduate or post-graduate with a passion for ecology, looking to gain experience of ecological field survey work? Have you already worked for a season and are looking for more defined work over a 6-month period to help further develop your nature identification skills? Do you love getting outdoors and carrying out surveys for Britain's protected species such as bats, badgers and great crested newts.

We are looking for Field ecologists to assist with survey work, in the Kent area for 6 months over the Spring and Summer. You will be supporting and supported by an experienced in-house team of terrestrial ecologists who provide ecological consultancy services to a well-established base of high-profile clients. With a focus on integrating ecological habitats and wildlife benefits within new developments. During the role you will undertake a range of terrestrial ecology survey work and site supervisions. Focusing on faunal species, including bats, reptiles, great crested newts, with potential to work with other species including dormouse and badger. You will also gain exposure to assisting with simple reporting of data from survey results.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• A flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Confidence to work with protected species surveys (e.g. reptiles, amphibians), training provided.
• Sound knowledge of UK wildlife and a keen interest in Natural History.
• Ability to work ecological hours and travel with some requirement for overnight stays.
• Willingness to work up to five days per week, with opportunities for weekend work.
• A full driving licence and own car, insured for business use.

We have one role available with a start in May to support our busy teams this summer and can guarantee 6 months of work at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

About Us

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