Self Employed - Ecologist

Fieldology Works Ltd; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK ecology consulting firm is seeking an Ecologist to join their team in Burnley. This self-employed role allows for flexible working hours, including home working with provided equipment and training. Responsibilities include habitat assessments, data analysis, and report writing. Applicants should have a relevant degree, driving license, and ideally some ecological survey experience. This position promises an engaging career in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a full, preferably clean, driving licence and access to a car.
• One season of experience in ecological surveys is preferred, through consultancy or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct habitat and river condition assessments.
• Analyze, present, and interpret ecological data.
• Perform bat emergence and activity surveys.
• Write reports and assist with grant applications.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Positions Available

Location - East Lancashire (based in Burnley) and working from home. Flexible working hours. £20 per hour.

About Fieldology Works Ltd

At Fieldology Works Ltd we have a relaxed and friendly office, staffed with a small highly motivated team of competent and committed ecologists with a positive work ethic. Based in Burnley in the heart of East Lancashire, we work on a diverse range of projects from agricultural projects to medium / large scale residential and recreational developments.

Projects we are completing

• Biodiversity Net Gain Appraisals
• River Condition Assessments
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
• Ecological Impact Assessments
• Shadow Habitat Regulation Assessments
• Biodiversity Mitigation Plans
• Protected Species Surveys
• Grant Applications

We take pride in what we do; Fieldology Works Ltd has gained an excellent reputation by delivering high quality professional work.

Job Opening: Ecologist

We are currently looking for a suitable candidate to join our team as soon as possible. We expect you to be able to demonstrate your competency, proven track record, ability to work to deadlines and teamwork. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Details: This will be on a self-employed basis, for our successful candidate to have the flexibility to work from home and progress with a professional career. You will be provided with the required equipment and training.

As an Ecologist, your tasks would be predominantly surveying and report writing independently and in a supporting role to the ecology lead and project manager. Examples of tasks include:

• Habitat and River Condition Assessments
• Analysis, presentation and interpretation of ecological data
• Bat emergence and Activity surveys
• Report writing
• Grant applications

Essential Requirements

• A full, preferably clean, driving licence and access to a car
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Preferably one season or experience of ecological surveys, either through consultancy or volunteering.

For an informal discussion call Julie on 07554 370 396.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail].

Closing date for applications - Friday 13th February 2026. Please note, we intend to interview on Monday 2nd March 2026.

www.fieldologyworks.co.uk