Hours: 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility may be required in order to meet the operational needs of the business.
Location: Stone, Staffordshire.
Wage: Competitive wage depending on experience.
Responsibilities and Duties:
ProHort Ltd are looking for a graduate ecologist. ProHort is a growing commercial business, based in the arboriculture, ecological and landscape development industries and focused on providing a high-quality service to all our clients. We provide a wide range of services, including:
* Arboricultural surveys.
* Soil and leaf testing.
* LVIAs and landscape schemes.
* Protected species surveys, including bats.
* Phase 1 Extended Ecological surveys.
* UK Habitat Mapping and Classification.
* Biodiversity Net Gain matrix calculations.
The Ecologist would be trained to conduct a range of different surveys throughout the UK, originating from our base in Stone, Staffordshire. The ideal candidate would have a qualification within a relevant or similar topic and be interested in developing their career within ecology. The role is a commercial role, working predominantly with customers who are submitting planning applications and the ideal candidate would therefore be comfortable working to tight deadlines.
About you:
* Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related subject, or previous relevant experience.
* A basic knowledge of core ecological surveys.
* Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
* Happy to travel on a regular basis with a full, clean driver's license.
* Well presented, with a confident and friendly manner.
* Competent using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
* Intermediate computer literacy.
* A team player – happy to work with other members of the team to achieve goals.
* Work to a high standard, showing attention to detail, showing care and thought in all that you do.
* Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
This list is not exhaustive, and your responsibilities may change to suit the requirements of the business.
The ideal candidate will be a confident, self-motivated person who is organised and communicates well both with customers and the internal team.
You will be working as part of the office team; however, you will have specific responsibilities.
If you think you would be a suitable candidate for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person