Overview
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Ecology, build on survey experience and develop your own consulting style and be part of a people and values driven company? This 8-month seasonal assistant ecologist position starts in March 2026 and runs until October 2026.
About Tyler Grange
At TG we value innovation over convention; the usual route isn't always our chosen path. We care deeply and celebrate loudly. Our Tribe supports each other, work or play, and we're always looking for the next big opportunity. Every day is a blend of meaningful work, good laughs and honest conversations.
We also believe in giving back and offer a 4-day working week, on a salary equal to 5 days, so 80% of your time for 100% pay.
Your journey at TG is enriched by the amazing people you’ll team up with, both in and outside of our tribe. We cheer on our mates, cherish our clients, and sprinkle goodness back into our communities. Join us at TG and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of ecology and environmental consultancy. We look forward to receiving your application!
What you'll be doing
Working in the ecology planning sector, you will be:
* Assisting on field-based survey work
* Completing important data searches and analysis
* You’ll be contributing to the writing of reports and issuing recommendations on behalf of your colleagues
* Whilst with us, you’ll have the opportunity to liaise with our clients and stakeholders, giving you a well rounded introduction to ecology consultancy
* You can also expect to spend time away from home, including overnight stays, during the working week to visit sites across the country
Here at Tyler Grange, we are a company led by our values, committed to setting and raising standards both within our profession and for the communities that we are a part of.
We’re looking for new members of our tribe who
* Have a strong desire to start a career in Ecology
* Have an awareness of the legislation governing ecological practices
* Are experienced in MS Office and preferably Magic Interactive Map and QGIS
* Consider themselves to be proactive team players
* Have strong written and verbal communication skills including report writing
* Are interested in gaining individual species licenses
* Hold a full UK driving license
Nice to have, but not essential
* Hold an academic qualification in ecology or biological sciences
* Previous experience in completing protected species surveys for example, deployment of bat statics, uploading bat files, deployment of reptile mats
* Experience in completing Biodiversity Net Gain Metrics
The people you collaborate with inside and outside of Tyler Grange are who shape your experience here. We praise our colleagues, value our clients and give back to our communities.
You don’t need to take our word for it - a previous successful participant and now a current tribe member said :
"I successfully become a part of Tyler Grange in the spring of 2025 through the seasonal Assistant Ecologist position. The online application process was simple and easy to use."
"I was invited to an assessment day in the Tyler Grange Birmingham office alongside other candidates. This was a really fun day; it was an opportunity to meet several people within Tyler Grange across different departments and offices. Providing us, as candidates the chance to get to know the company and not strictly the other way around. There was a mixture of individual and team-based tasks and talks aiding the relaxed natured atmosphere."
"I was fortunate enough to be offered a position starting in March. During my time within Tyler Grange, I have been able to develop in multiple aspects of ecology work. I have undertaken protected species surveys, worked alongside some incredibly knowledgeable ecologists as well as gaining a range of desk-based skills. I have been given the opportunity to put myself forward for work that I find particularly interesting and for opportunities that I hadn’t even considered."
"Ecology is not a ‘one size fits all’ profession. Tyler Grange is brilliant at acknowledging this and it is as much about you as an individual as it is your ecology skills. The atmosphere and ethos of the company is second to none creating a brilliant company to be a part of."
If you need any additional support during the application or interview process, please reach out to Lucie (lucie.waldron@tylergrange.co.uk) or include this in your application itself, as we are committed to ensuring that every candidate has equitable access to our opportunities.
Process and timeline
* 29th October 2025 - deadline for applications
* 29th October – 19th November - screening phone calls with all applicants
* 20th November 2025 – invitations to attend the next stage of the process issued. This will be an in-person group assessment day from our Birmingham office.
* 9th December 2025 – Assessment Day
* 15th December 2025 - decisions communicated; contracts issued with start date
* March 2026 (date TBC) - 8 month position commences
Locations: London, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff. We operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office.
Salary: £25,400 pro rata per annum (plus £3,000 HCLA if London based). We are not accepting agency applications.
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