conservation Work, Jobs in axbridge, som (with Salaries)

Graduate Ecologist
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,595 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
6d
Conservation Officers
Bath and North East Somerset Council —Keynsham
- £19.81 - £21.14 an hour
9d
Countryside Ranger
Bath and North East Somerset Council —Bath
- £16.35 - £17.47 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Sustainability Coordinator Apprentice
Mulberry —Chilcompton
- £28,860 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Project Coordinator - Solar & Battery
Solarsense UK Ltd —Clevedon
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Free parking
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6d
Modeller
Arup —Cardiff
- Engineering
In forest Spraying and tree maintenance
D J Harrison Countryside Contracting —Penselwood
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Temporary
- Organisational skills
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Nature Recovery Advisor
Forestry Commission —Bristol
- £40,388 - £43,482 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Flood & Coastal Planning Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
5d
Lecturer in Sedimentology and Earth Systems
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £41,064 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- University
3d
Volunteer Field Assistant
Welsh Palaeo Survey Group (WPSG) —Cardiff
- £0.01 - £0.02 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
10d
Assistant Flood Risk Modeller
AtkinsRéalis —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills
Technical Waste Advisor - Bristol
GRS Group —Long Ashton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Maths
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
10d
Geo Environmental Engineer
Tetra Tech —Cardiff
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
Environmental Consultant
MEL Environmental Solutions —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Senior hydraulic modeller
Arup —Cardiff
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
Senior / Principal Ecologists - Bristol & Exeter
Arcadis —Bristol
- Project management
- Travel
Ecologists – Environmental & Sustainability Consulting
SLR Consulting —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
SL Human Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology
University of the West of England —Frenchay
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Temporary
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
3d
Ecologist
Amey Ltd —Bristol
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d

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Graduate Ecologist

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£28,595 - £32,597 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

ArcGIS
Environmental protection
QGIS
Biodiversity
English
Microsoft Office
Data management
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 1 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 13 July 2026

Salary: Grade 12 - £28,595 per annum, increasing in set increments as per the Graduate Scheme, to a final salary of Grade 11 - £32,597 per annum.

Contract: The Graduate scheme is fixed term for a period of 2 years.

Join Somerset Council as a Graduate Ecologist and begin building your ecology career in a role that offers real responsibility, practical experience, and the support you need to develop. You’ll be involved in a mix of planning, fieldwork and nature recovery activity, helping to deliver ecological advice that shapes how Somerset grows while protecting its natural environment. This includes reviewing ecological information, supporting surveys, and contributing to biodiversity initiatives such as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), nutrient neutrality, and local habitat projects.

At Somerset Council, we’re looking for a motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude, a willingness to learn, and a foundation in ecology. An understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), protected species and habitats is important, but you don’t need to know everything - if you’re ready to develop, we’ll support you every step of the way.

You’ll play an important role in helping the Council balance development with environmental protection, while building hands-on experience in surveys, data management, GIS and ecological assessment. As part of a knowledgeable in-house team, you’ll benefit from structured training, mentoring, and exposure to a wide range of projects, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful contribution to Somerset’s natural environment.

Role Summary:

As our Graduate Ecologist, you will support the delivery of ecological advice across planning, development and nature recovery activities, helping to protect and enhance Somerset’s natural environment. In doing so, you’ll contribute to informed, sustainable decision-making, ensuring biodiversity and ecological considerations are embedded in the Council’s work and long-term priorities.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of ecological advice on planning applications and pre-application enquiries, helping to ensure development considers biodiversity and environmental impacts.

Review and summarise ecological reports, including habitat assessments and protected species surveys, to support decision-making.

Assist with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including metric calculations, with training and supervision.

Take part in ecological fieldwork, including habitat and protected species surveys, supporting data collection and reporting.

Contribute to nature recovery projects, including habitat creation, restoration and monitoring linked to local strategies.

Maintain ecological data, records and GIS mapping, ensuring information is accurate and supports analysis and reporting.

Support project delivery and administration, including recording actions, outputs and outcomes for biodiversity initiatives.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, building effective working relationships across projects.

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Essential

Degree (minimum 2:2) in Ecology or a related subject such as biology, environmental science, conservation or geography, within the last 3 years.

Basic knowledge of UK habitats and protected species.

Interest in planning, development and nature recovery within a local government context.

Ability to collect, manage and accurately interpret ecological data.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Enthusiasm, reliability and a proactive approach to learning.

Ability to speak fluent English in line with role requirements.

Desirable

Understanding of ecological legislation and policy (e.g. Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations) or willingness to develop knowledge.

Practical ecological field survey experience (voluntary or paid).

Basic knowledge of UKHab classification and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric.

GIS experience (e.g. QGIS or ArcGIS).

Membership (or student membership) of CIEEM.

Knowledge of Local Nature Recovery Strategies or biodiversity policy.

Additional Information:

Fixed-term contract for 2 years.
Full-time, 37 hours per week.
Professional Development Plan will be provided across the 2 years; including cohort training sessions around skill development and reflective practice.
This position offers flexible hybrid working and a strong work-life balance, with most work carried out from home and no set office days.
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

Interviews for this position will be ongoing - please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date should we successfully appoint the role.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Sarah Cruickshank, Ecology Service Manager via email: [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request via [email protected]

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