Seasonal Assistant Ecologist (OS Ecology)

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; Stocksfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management is seeking a seasonal assistant ecologist to support our busy team in Stocksfield for the 2027 season, starting early 2027.

You will work with ecologists in the field and the office on projects with a focus on bat and great crested newt surveys. The role suits a motivated, well-organised candidate with a passion for ecology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related field.
• Full UK driver’s license with own car.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available for at least 3 nights per week.
• Reasonable physical fitness for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Shadow/bat surveys up to 3 nights per week.
• Assist with Great Crested Newt surveys.
• Organise assistant bat surveyors.
• Download and prepare kits.
• Set out and collect remote monitoring equipment.
• Request consultation data.
• Type up notes and update jobs.
• General office admin and GIS mapping.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organised

Motivated

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS mapping

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.