Role - Graduate Ecologist
Location - Shropshire
Salary - £24K - £28K
Our client, an established multidisciplinary practice is looking to appoint a Graduate Ecologist to support a growing ecology team. The role is suited to someone at the start of their career who is keen to gain hands on experience across a broad range of ecological consultancy work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will work on a varied mix of field and office-based tasks, contributing to projects across the public and private sectors. The team works closely with landscape architects and arboriculturists, offering good exposure to interdisciplinary projects and professional development.
THE ROLE
- The Graduate Ecologist will support senior colleagues with a range of ecological services, including but not limited to:
- Assisting with ecological surveys and protected species work
- Supporting ecological clerk of works duties where required
- Research and data collection
- Report writing and technical input to ecological assessments
- GIS mapping and data management
- General project support across field and office based work
GRADUATE ECOLOGIST REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A degree or higher qualification in ecology or a related subject
- Some relevant paid or unpaid experience appropriate to graduate level
- An interest in wildlife and ecological survey methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic experience using GIS software such as QGIS
- A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a wider team
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
- Working towards or holding student or qualifying membership of CIEEM would be advantageous
ON OFFER
The role offers a supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on work life balance and professional development, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Employer pension contribution
- Flexible, part time and home working options by agreement
- TOIL system to reflect seasonal
- less formal
THE NEXT STEP
If you are interested in this Graduate Ecologist role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Amanda Costello on 07501387866 to find out what else may be out there.
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