Seasonal Ecologist

ADAS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Wolverhampton is seeking Seasonal Ecologists for six-month contract positions starting in March/April. Successful candidates will engage in diverse ecological surveys and projects, benefit from extensive training, and work within a skilled team. A full UK driving licence is required, with flexible working hours. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in ecology and make a meaningful contribution while being supported by experienced professionals.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual keen to develop an ecology career.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience with European Protected Species survey work (not essential).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ecological surveys

Research and data analysis

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 Wolverhampton.

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