Arthian Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
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We have a small team of ecologists in Inverness, as well as further teams across Scotland and in Central England who carry out work across the UK. Ideally we are looking for someone within commuting distance of our office in Inverness.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to take on a wide range of projects across all sectors, as well working closely with a local team to support project delivery in the area.
Our tagline is ‘See A Difference’, and we are proud to provide clients with real-world, pragmatic and focused advice which seeks to support our clients as well as providing benefits to biodiversity.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a BSc and/or MSc in Ecology or related discipline and a Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
Essential Skills
The following skills are considered essential to the role:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A willingness to learn whilst working with our senior and consultant grade staff in Inverness and in the wider Scottish team
* Basic understanding or experience of field surveys for some of the following; habitats, birds, bats, water vole, otter, reptiles, invasive plants
* Willingness to work with contracting teams on site whilst undertaking nesting bird checks or Ecological Clerk of Works
* Ability to undertake desk-based assessments, using MAGIC and online resources
* Some experience of contributing to ecological reports or other technical documents
Desirable Skills
The following skills would be advantageous, but are not an essential requirement for the role:
* A protected species licence holder (Schedule 1 birds, bats, otter, badger and/or water vole)
* Some awareness of commerciality, for example through contributing to pricing work and writing fee proposals
About The Offer
The salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience. In addition, Arthian offers numerous benefits including:
* Subscription to a relevant professional body (generally expected to be CIEEM)
* External and internal training tailored around the individual
* 33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* A generous employee referral scheme
* Volunteering Day for a worthy cause
* Fully flexible parental leave options
* Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
About Arthian
Arthian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributary pension scheme, funded professional membership and one paid for volunteer day each year. We support career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities.
For more information on the benefits of working at Arthian, please visit ‘Life at Arthian.’
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For further information on this vacancy please email careers@arthian.com.
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