Seasonal Ecologist

ADAS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking Seasonal Ecologists in Wigan. These positions offer a chance to work with experienced ecologists on diverse projects and surveys, with opportunities for a permanent role. Applicants must have a UK driving license and be enthusiastic about developing their ecology careers. The role includes conducting ecological surveys and assisting with research and reporting. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged.

Benefits

Excellent continual professional development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme including discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Open to flexible working regarding type of work, timing, and location.
• Not essential but beneficial experience in European Protected Species survey work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of ecological surveys and assist senior colleagues.
• Conduct desk studies, consultations, and report writing.
• Deliver work efficiently to meet agreed timescales.

Skills

Enthusiastic individual keen to develop an ecology career

Experience with European Protected Species survey work

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 Wigan.

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 assistsenior colleagues with other surveys to develop skill set
• Carryout desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, and report writing
• Deliverwork 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 whenrequired
• Experience with European Protected Species survey work (not essential)

Benefits

• 37.5 hrs per week
• Excellent continual professional development opportunitiesas part of our training commitment
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays,health cash planand discounted gym membership
• Successful applicants will be required to ensure their vehiclehas business insurancein 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

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies