Conservation Work, Jobs in Liphook, Ham (with Salaries)

Seasonal Aquatic Ecologist (Laboratory Assistant) - Southampton University
Jacobs —Portsmouth
- Seasonal
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Senior Conservation Officer
Waverley Borough Council —Godalming
- £43,993 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Estate & Conservation Assistant
Field Studies Council —Ockley
- £10,574 - £24,785 a year
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- Communication skills
Research Associate
University of Portsmouth —Portsmouth
- £32,080 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- University
- Employee discount
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Water Resources Planner
Portsmouth Water —Havant
- £36,223 - £61,242 a year
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Geo-Environmental Consultant
Brownfield Solutions —Wickham
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Ecologist
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland —Reading
- £29,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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2d
Ecologist to Senior Ecologist
FPCR —Dorking
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Environmental Sustainability Advisor
Balfour Beatty —Winchester
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Annual leave
Water Safety Plan Scientist
South East Water —Farnborough
- Up to £41,930 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
7d
Data Scientist - Agriculture
Syngenta Crop Protection —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- AI
- Life insurance
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Sustainability Performance & Value Manager - International Markets
Lenovo —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
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Ridge & Partners LLP —Winchester
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Production Team Member - Fixed Term Contract
Bird & Blend Tea Co. —Worthing
- £13.45 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Associate Hydrologist
AECOM —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
Associate Flood Risk Consultant
AECOM —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
HCS PNC Service Engineer
Lenovo —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Consultant
Brownfield Solutions —Wickham
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Hydrologist
AECOM —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
HVAC/Water Cooling Service Engineer
Lenovo —Farnborough
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme

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Seasonal Aquatic Ecologist (Laboratory Assistant) - Southampton University

Jacobs -
Portsmouth

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Job details

Seasonal | Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Applied ecology
Laboratory experience
Organisational skills
Environmental monitoring
Microscopy

Full job description

Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Capabilities

Environmental

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#42907

Industry

Environmental

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

➡️ Love wildlife, conservation and the science behind protecting our natural environment?

➡️ Join Jacobs' specialist Aquatic Ecology team and play a hands-on role in projects that help safeguard some of the UK's most important aquatic habitats and species.

➡️ The work you do will directly support environmental monitoring, compliance and decision-making for critical infrastructure projects across the UK. By processing and analysing samples collected from rivers, estuaries and coastal environments, you'll help generate the data that informs how we protect ecosystems while delivering the infrastructure communities rely on.

This is more than a seasonal role. It's an opportunity to develop practical ecological skills, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to projects that make a genuine difference.

Seasonal Aquatic Ecologist (Laboratory Assistant)

Southampton University (Highfield Campus) | Zero-Hours Contract | Immediate Start

What's In It For You

Build experience that matters

Gain valuable, hands-on experience working within a professional aquatic ecology laboratory
Learn from experienced ecologists and aquatic specialists
Receive training in ichthyoplankton processing and identification techniques
Opportunity to support ecological field surveys and nationwide projects
Strengthen your CV with experience from one of the world's leading environmental consultancies

Flexibility around your life

0️⃣ Zero-hours contract offering flexibility and control over your availability.

0️⃣ Statutory Rights: You’re entitled to core rights like National Minimum/Living Wage, paid holiday, rest breaks, payslips, and protection from discrimination.

0️⃣ Opportunity & Experience: Great for building skills, gaining experience, and potentially moving into permanent roles.

0️⃣ Ideal for students, recent graduates, career starters or those looking to gain environmental experience.

0️⃣ Potential to work up to 40 hours per week during busy periods.

Important Considerations:

0️⃣ Income and hours are variable, so earnings aren’t guaranteed.

Competitive rewards

Competitive hourly pay
Accrued holiday at 1.2 hours for every 10 hours worked
All travel and accommodation expenses covered for any fieldwork assignments
Subsistence allowance provided when working away

Whether you're looking for your first ecology role or want to build experience in a specialist field, this is a chance to get involved in meaningful environmental work from day one.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for enthusiastic Seasonal Aquatic Ecologists to join our laboratory team based at Southampton University.

Working alongside experienced aquatic ecologists, you'll help process ichthyoplankton samples collected from locations across the UK. Through training and support, you'll develop specialist skills in laboratory analysis while contributing to projects that support environmental compliance and sustainable development.

You'll become part of Jacobs' Water and Environment business, where we help clients address some of today's biggest sustainability challenges, including climate resilience, renewable energy, environmental management and protecting natural resources.

Typical activities will include:

Processing and analysing ichthyoplankton samples
Working independently to deliver high-quality laboratory outputs
Using microscopes and established identification techniques
Supporting biological data collection and ecological surveys when required
Contributing to quality-assured environmental assessments

While the role is primarily laboratory-based, there may also be opportunities to join fieldwork activities with our wider aquatic ecology team across the UK.

Here's what you'll need

Essential

✅ A genuine interest in ecology, aquatic environments or environmental science

✅ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

✅ A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

✅ Ability to work independently following training

✅ Full UK driving licence

✅ Right to work in the UK

✅ Flexibility to stay away from home for up to four nights per week when supporting fieldwork

Desirable

Degree (completed or in progress) in Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science or a related subject

Experience working in a laboratory environment

Experience using microscopes or biological identification keys

Interest or background in marine or aquatic ecology

Ready to Dive In?

If you're passionate about the natural world and want to gain practical experience with a team that's helping shape a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.

We're recruiting NOW and looking for people who can start as soon as possible, with interviews being arranged on a rolling basis.

Apply today and spend your summer building specialist ecology skills, working with experts, and making a real impact on the environment.

️ Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week

Good luck with your application

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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