Graduate/Assistant Ecologist

Brown & Co-Property & Business Consultants LLP; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A property and business consultancy is seeking an Assistant Ecologist in St. Neots for a 12-month fixed-term full-time role focused on ecological appraisals and biodiversity assessments. The position offers a hybrid working model and includes opportunities for career development and technical experience. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for ecology.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Life Assurance of 4x basic salary

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Volunteering Day for charity

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking Ecological or Biological surveys.
• Ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments.
• Conduct protected species surveys.
• Client management and project delivery with wider departments.

Skills

Enthusiasm for ecology

Self-driven and motivated

Excellent report writing skills

Knowledge of UK and European wildlife legislation

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Tools

GIS or QGIS experience

CSCS card

Job description

Overview

Assistant Ecologist position at Brown&Co (St. Neots). This is a 12-month fixed term full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, with potential for part-time flexible working and a hybrid policy. Core working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 following a management buyout from Royal Life Estates. Since then the firm has grown substantially and today we are a leading provider of agency, professional and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment. From an increasing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands and the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as overseas, we combine a high level of specialist technical expertise with experience and local knowledge. The firm has a real commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results and total satisfaction. Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm\'s future development and success.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate/Assistant Ecologist you will be responsible for undertaking a variety of Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, and protected species surveys. This will give you hands-on experience of day-to-day consultancy, involvement in technical write-ups, client management, and general cross-disciplinary project delivery with the wider Brown&Co departments.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for ecology
• Be self-driven and motivated, with personal career aims
• Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in a relevant subject
• Experience in undertaking Ecological or Biological surveys
• Excellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-up
• Knowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policy
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to travel for work

Desired skills and qualifications

• Experience in undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, and protected species surveys
• Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithology
• FISC level 4 or above
• MoRPh accreditation
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works
• GIS or QGIS experience
• Bat licence (level two or above)
• CSCS card

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday - Friday 9.00am - 17.30pm.

This is a 12-month fixed term full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday - Friday) however we\'re open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.