Assistant Ecologist

Assistant Ecologist
 

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000

Benefits: Real career progression, other great benefits to be discussed at interview

My client is offering:

1. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED (but desired) - a relevant Environmental Management, Ecological (or similar i.e Zoology), degree
2. Salary of £23,000 - £25,000 p/a, pro rata, for 3 days per week (24 hours) initially, with the real possibility to increase to 5 days per week (40 hours) in the near future
3. Initially a fixed 12-month contract, with the real possibility to increase this to a permanent position
4. Share options (read on below...)
5. Remote role - working on-site with colleagues

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a client who is actively seeking an ambitious Assistant Ecologist to join their exciting consultancy, based in Chelmsford. Our client has grown rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, which has resulted in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join!

The successful Assistant Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in and around Chelmsford, assisting with protected species surveys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Ecologist to get their foot in the door of Ecology and gain invaluable experience!

Unique Opportunity:

Are you an ambitious Assistant Ecologist with 0-1 years+ of experience? Do you have a get-up-and-go attitude? If so, my client is offering an exciting and unique opportunity to not only gain superb ecological exposure to a variety of protected species and projects but also the chance to gain a share of the business.

Assistant Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to manage small to medium sized projects
• You will gain exposure to and training in: Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, PEA, PRA, Bat, GCN, Bird, Badger, and other protected species
• You will also gain exposure to and training in: Rewilding, BNG, Wild Ponds and Habitat Creation

Assistant Position Requirements

• 0-1 years+ of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Some knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred

Assistant Ecologist Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, ranging between £23,000 - £25,000 depending on experience
• Holiday
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working, or fully remote
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

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