Seasonal Surveyor

Do you want to take the first step into ecological consultancy?  We know that gaining first-hand ecological consultancy experience will make your CV stand out from the crowd and help you win that first permanent position.  We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to join our team on a seasonal placement.  You will work on a wide range of ecological projects across the UK, gaining a fantastic mixture of field and office-based skills.  

Interview Date: 29 March 2019 (10am)

Placement Dates: Monday 29^th April – Friday 27^th September 2019 (some flexibility maybe possible).

Salary: £14,400 (pro-rata).

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• Positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some bat survey experience.
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
• Willing to work anti-social hours and stay away from home as required.

Advantageous Requirements:

• Relevant degree.
• Relevant training and experience.
• Previous professional survey / consultancy experience.
• Protected species licenses.
• Additional survey skills (e.g. reptiles, great crested newts, birds, invertebrates, water vole, badger).

Please send your CV and a covering letter to graham@focus-ecology.com by 12 noon on 25 March 2019.

To discuss the position informally, please call Graham Davison / Fern Fellowes-Day in confidence on 01905 780700.