Overview of Role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist with 2–3 years’ professional experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your ecological career, working on a diverse range of projects. You will support the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with and leading a range of protected species and habitat surveys (e.g. bats, reptiles, great crested newts, birds)
- Supporting the preparation of technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, and method statements
- Undertaking data analysis and contributing to project deliverables
- Assisting with licence applications and mitigation strategies
- Carrying out site walkovers and assisting with habitat assessments
- Supporting project management and ensuring work is delivered on time
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- 2–3 years’ relevant consultancy or industry experience (including placements or graduate roles)
- Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
- Experience supporting ecological surveys and report writing
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop
- A full UK driving licence
Desired skills and experience
- Protected species survey licences e.g. bat or great crested newt
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
- Experience with GIS software
Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
Our Benefits
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of four times your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- One Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.
This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a ‘Smart Working’ policy, enabling our employees to enjoy a work/life balance.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Brown&Co does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will only pay agency fees where a signed Terms of Business agreement is in place, and the agency has been formally instructed by our HR team.
Any CVs submitted to Brown&Co - including to employees or Partners - without prior HR authorisation will be considered unsolicited, and no fees will be payable.
