Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy (SWTC) are recruiting an Assistant Ecologist/Assistant Land Manager. You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of a range of ecological and land management consultancy services for a variety of projects across the UK. Working for Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy (the consultancy arm of Somerset Wildlife Trust), the position involves undertaking ecological surveys, acting as an ecological clerk of works, undertaking land management tasks and providing information to enable the production of high-quality technical documents. Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks Responsibility 1: Project Delivery Assist in planning the delivery of services by staff and sub-contractors and assist with the identification and resolution of resource limitations wherever possible to enable successful task completion. Provide ecological and land management support for projects by undertaking ecological surveys, acting as an ecological clerk of works and undertaking land management tasks. Provide information to project managers to enable the production of high-quality technical reports. Responsibility 2: Business Development Promote ecological services to new and existing clients via creation of appropriate content (e.g. LinkedIn, X, website). Maintain and build relationships with existing and new clients and seek opportunities to expand partnerships which contribute to financial and Wilder Somerset targets. General Continually develop skills and expertise which will improve the delivery of ecological services. Adhere to SWTC’s systems and procedures (e.g. timesheets, outlook calendar systems, file conventions). Comply with Somerset Wildlife Trust’s policies and procedures. Carry out other duties relevant to the post as requested. Reflect Somerset Wildlife Trust’s values in all areas of work. Work collaboratively with other Wildlife Trusts to share learning and achieve greater impact collectively. Application Process This is a fixed term position from April to October. To apply, click the button below. For further information about the role please contact: Helen Ward, Consultancy Manager: helen.ward@swtconsultancy.co.uk Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include: 7% employer pension contribution Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Flexible and agile working Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT Paid volunteer days Continuous Professional Development opportunities Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave bank holidays) The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.