Ecosupport Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team for the 2026 ecological survey season. As part of the role, you will deliver a variety of professional ecological services to a broad range of clients and assist the project and senior-level ecologists in carrying out services. Full training is provided.
Ecosupport Ltd is based in Lee‑on‑Solent, Hampshire, with travel throughout the region and surrounding counties. Although this is predominantly a field‑based role, assistant ecologists are expected to work within the office and field.
Responsibilities
* Independently carry out ecological services following training
* Assist with project and senior-level ecologists in carrying out ecological services
* Liaise with clients and other professionals
* Assist with the analysis of technical data, such as bat acoustics analysis, habitat mapping, and use of QGIS
* Produce small technical ecological reports and assist with larger reports
* Complete and lead in‑field ecology and protected species surveys
* Potentially use your own car for site visits, with mileage and business insurance claimed back (should the pool of Ecosupport Ltd cars be in use)
Qualifications
* Relevant degree in a related field
* Strong all‑around field skills, particularly in flora and fauna identification
* Strong communication, organisational, and team‑working skills as well as a positive attitude, self‑disciplined, and a desire to learn and be challenged
* Experience with protected species surveys, bat acoustic analysis, and / or QGIS welcomed but not required
* A full driver’s licence
Benefits
* Company laptop
* Regular in‑house and external training
* Regular social events
* Flexible working hours
* Time in lieu
* Overtime pay (including as a standard for bat surveys)
* Access to Medicash which includes access to licensed counsellors, early mental health intervention, financial wellbeing advice, menopause support, manager coaching, and self‑help resources
* Enhanced family friendly leave and pay aimed at providing more support to working parents
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