Role
Ecosupport Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team. As part of the role, you will plan, manage, and deliver professional ecological services to a broad range of clients. You will also be responsible for the coordination of surveys and field staff, as well as liaison with clients and professionals.
Ecosupport Ltd are based in Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, and will require travel throughout the region and surrounding counties. Although this is predominantly a field‑based role, our assistant ecologists are expected to work within the office and in the field.
Responsibilities
- Independently carry out and manage ecological services such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
- Produce technical ecological reports including impact assessments and mitigation strategies
- Liaise with clients and other professionals
- Assist with the production of EPS Licence applications
- Assist senior‑level ecologists in carrying out ecological services
- Project coordination and management, including the coordination of surveys and field staff
- Analyse technical data, such as bat acoustics analysis, habitat mapping, and use of QGIS
- 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 (if Ecosupport Ltd cars are in use)
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 2+ years working as an ecologist with strong client liaison skills and experience with project management
- Relevant degree in a related field
- Strong all‑around field skills, particularly in flora and fauna identification
- Strong all‑round experience with protected species surveys, bat acoustic analysis, and / or QGIS
- Experience producing a range of technical reports and ecological services such as impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and EPS Licences
- Protected Species survey licences desirable but not mandatory, particularly for bats
- Strong communication, organisational, and team working skills as well as a positive attitude, self‑disciplined, and a desire to learn and be challenged
- 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 with 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
Salary
Starting salary at 32k - 35k per annum (with opportunities for overtime / additional pay)
How to apply
To apply for the role of Consultant Ecologist at Ecosupport Ltd, please email info@ecosupport.co.uk with your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.
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