Seasonal Ecologist

ADAS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Leeds is seeking Seasonal Ecologists for fixed-term roles to start in March/April. Successful candidates will engage in varied ecological surveys, assist senior staff, and receive mentoring throughout their time. Ideal for those looking to kickstart their ecology career with the potential for a permanent position. The role requires flexibility in working hours and responsibilities, including potentially night and weekend work.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Keen to develop an ecology career.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience with European Protected Species survey work preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ecological surveys.
• Assist senior colleagues with surveys to develop skill set.
• Conduct desk studies, consultations, and report writing.

Skills

Enthusiastic individual

Flexible working

Job description

The Vacancy

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking Seasonal Ecologists to join our highly skilled ecology team. These are fixed-term contract positions for six months throughout the busy spring and summer period to start in March / April with the potential to extend into a permanent position for the right candidates. We are seeking Seasonal Ecologists to be based in Leeds.

These roles are full of variety and our Ecology business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies and the renewable energy and rural industries. It’s a great opportunity to start your ecology career, working with experienced ecologists on a variety of surveys and projects. We aim to get each Seasonal Ecologist involved in all aspects of ecological consultancy – from quoting to surveys and the follow on reporting. Support and mentoring will be provided at all stages.

With over 75 years’ experience in the agricultural and environmental sector, ADAS are one of the leading consultancy and research providers in the UK. We work with a wide range of clients, in both the public and private sector to provide sustainable, long term solutions across a range of disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ecological surveys (skills dependent) and assist senior colleagues with other surveys to develop skill set
• Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, and report writing
• Deliver work as efficiently as possible in order to meet agreed timescales and quality standards

Person Specification

• Enthusiastic individual keen to develop an ecology career
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Someone open to flexible working with regard to the type of work, timing and location with night and weekend work as and when required
• Experience with European Protected Species survey work (not essential)

Benefits

• 37.5 hrs per week
• Excellent continual professional development opportunities as part of our training commitment
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Successful applicants will be required to ensure their vehicle has business insurance in advance of the start date.

Applications are being reviewed as and when received, successful candidates will be invited for an initial online interview.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer