Assistant Field Ecologist
Assistant Field Ecologist - £28,000-£30,000 - Southampton based with travel across the region + Benefits
The Job:
This role is offered as a full time temporary contract, available from 30th March to 13th November 2026. At the end of the season, successful candidates may be considered for a longer term role.
As an Assistant Field Ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering high quality ecological survey work, supporting our team in providing an excellent level of service to our clients and helping protect and enhance biodiversity across the UK.
The Company:
An organisation who has a dedicated team of ecologists committed to the success of the business, committed to ensuring best practice and the positive promotion of the profession.
The Candidate:
- Degree in a relevant subject.
- Minimum of one field season of post qualification experience in an ecologically focused role, preferably in ecological consultancy
- Ability to undertake a variety of ecological surveys, both independently and as a lead surveyor for small teams
- Aptitude for collecting accurate field data in line with industry standards and ECOSA procedures
- Capability to coordinate effectively with fellow field ecologists during site work
- Ability to maintain clear communication with project ecologists to ensure accurate and efficient survey delivery
- Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather and at unsocial hours when required
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects
- Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills
- A full driving licence
- Legal entitlement to work in the UK
The Package:
- Access to complimentary private GP appointments for all staff and their families
- Regular in-house and external training
- An employee assistance programme to provide access to information on wellness, medical health and general life support and advice
- An increased hourly rate for undertaking dusk bat surveys (time and a half)
- Fixed weekdays for undertaking evening surveys, with on-going Company reductions in bat survey requirements through the implementation of high-quality NVA equipment
- Core working hours between 10:00 and 16:00, with flexibility around these times
- Company laptop and phone
- A relaxed office environment and a friendly team
- Regular social events
- Ability to accrue TOIL or be paid overtime
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for the period of your contract
- A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds, indoor/outdoor break area
Please email your CV to Amber Read, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ARead@agriRS.co.uk.
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