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Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional Ecologist looking for your next career move? We have an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to join our friendly and dynamic team!
Ecosupport is an expanding ecological consultancy based in Hampshire. We provide high quality ecological support across a broad range of sectors including residential, transport, utility and site restoration. Our key aim is to help our clients achieve the best outcomes for their schemes whilst securing net benefits for the environment.
Ecosupport is currently hiring Assistant / Field Ecologist and Habitats Team Operative
See below for details.
Assistant / Field Ecologist
Job description Here at Ecosupport, we are expanding our team assisting with a range of survey work as well as mapping, data analysis and reporting. As such, we will have multiple opportunities for assistant / field ecologists to join our busy and dynamic team based on Daedalus airfield, Lee-on-the-Solent.
The role will typically entail the following:
- Assisting with protected species surveys (bats, Dormice, reptiles, Badgers, GCN)
- Habitat surveys including quadrate surveys and assisting with habitat condition assessments
- Data analysis (bat sonograms, video analysis)
There will be times when travel is required and our current work bank covers Kent to Dorset so a degree of flexibility will be needed in terms of the hours worked (which can of course increase during our busiest periods). An ability to undertake evening / night time work on bat surveys will also be essential along with a full UK driving licence. The right candidates will be driven, and demonstrate a willingness to learn along with a strong aptitude for new tasks and whilst previous experience is desirable, but is by no means essential as training will be provided.
In terms of what we can offer the right candidate:
- A starting salary of £24,500
- Training provided on a range of protected species survey work
- Exposure to a diverse work bank
- A friendly work team who reward hard work
- Benefits such as access to discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinema tickets, GPs and counsellors
- Additional paid bat surveys
- Company pool vehicles
If you feel this role could be right for you, please send your CV with covering letter to info@ecosupport.co.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,500.00 per year
Benefits: Company pension
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/08/2024
Habitat Team Operative
Due to an increased workload Ecosupport's Habitat Management Team requires additional experienced permanent staff.
Applicants will need to be physically fit and have a full driving licence to join our existing team to carry out various on-the-ground species mitigation.
Applicants will have experience with installing fencing and preferably with hibernaculum construction, tree planting, and sensitive vegetation clearance along with other habitat improvement tasks.
You will also have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills and assist with various protected species surveys with all training provided.
We are looking for applicants with machinery handling certification inclusive of chainsaw, brushcutter, excavator and other such operational experience.
Most importantly Ecosupport values practically minded and hardworking staff with a \" can do\" attitude above all!
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to joe@ecosupport.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year
Schedule:· Monday to FridayLicence/Certification:·
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/08/2024