Seasonal Assistant Ecologist (Os Ecology)

Os Ecology Ltd; Beamish; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Os Ecology Ltd in Stocksfield, England, is seeking a seasonal assistant ecologist to support our busy team during the 2027 season, starting early 2027 and based at our Stocksfield office. You will work with our ecologists in the field and the office, focusing on bat and great crested newt surveys, with opportunities to shadow and lead surveys and to develop practical survey and GIS skills.

The role suits someone with a keen interest in ecology, highly motivated, well organised, and able to work

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with own car.
• Degree level in Ecology (or relevant field).
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available minimum 3 nights per week.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness due to walking on site and equipment to be carried.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing and/or leading bat surveys (approximately 3 nights per week).
• Assisting on Great Crested Newt Surveys (approximately 3 nights per week).
• Organising assistant bat surveyors.
• Downloading and preparing kits.
• Putting out and collecting remote monitoring equipment.
• Send requests for consultation data.
• Type up notes and adding to jobs.
• General office admin and support.
• GIS mapping.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

We are looking for a seasonal assistant ecologist to support our busy team over the season of 2027, starting early 2027 and based in our office in Stocksfield.

You will work with our ecologists and senior ecologists in the field and the office covering a range of projects but mainly focused on bat and great crested newt surveys. The role is suitable for someone with a keen interest in ecology, that is highly motivated and organised.

For the role, you will be involved in;

Shadowing and/or leading bat surveys (approximately 3 nights per week)

Assisting on Great Crested Newt Surveys (approximately 3 nights per week)

Organising assistant bat surveyors

Downloading and preparing kits

Putting out and collecting remote monitoring equipment

Send requests for consultation data

Type up notes and adding to jobs

General office admin and support

GIS mapping

Requirements

Full UK driving licence with own car.

Qualified to degree level in Ecology (or relevant field)

Excellent level written, oral and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Available minimum 3 nights per week.

Reasonable level of physical fitness due to walking on site and equipment to be carried.