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Join Our Growing Team as Assistant Ecologist at Southern Ecological Solutions (SES)

Are you an enthusiastic early career ecologist eager to make a real impact? Southern Ecological Solutions (SES), a vibrant and forward-thinking member of the RSK Group, is on the lookout for ambitious Assistant Ecologists to join our thriving team. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model for our growing team in the Midlands and North of England.

Why SES?

SES is a leading Ecological, Arboricultural, Landscape, Planning & Design consultancy. We've built a reputation for delivering pragmatic, solution-oriented consultancy services. Our diverse clientele ranges from multinational corporations working on high-profile projects to conservation lead initiatives within the public and third sector.

Join SES and become a part of a company known for its sustainable growth and exceptional client service. Help us continue to make a positive impact on the environment through innovative ecological solutions.

Your Role

• Field Surveys: Conduct a variety of field surveys, managing your schedule efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals: Perform appraisals in accordance with published guidelines, receiving support from senior team members for standard and complex sites.
• Project Management: Oversee a range of projects, from small-scale developments and single-species mitigation to more complex projects, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Survey Coordination: Take ownership of coordinating ecological surveys, ensuring timely delivery and accurate results for your projects.
• Project Milestones: Provide clear and timely management of project milestones, key dates, and on-site survey timetables across multifaceted projects.
• Team Engagement: Actively engage with the ecology team and the broader SES team, promoting our business and maintaining high standards of company reputation and performance.
  
  
  

• Relevant Degree: Hold a degree in ecology or a related field, or possess significant experience within a professional ecological consultancy.
• Travel: Hold a full UK Driving Licence and be willing to travel throughout the UK when required for client meetings and fieldwork.
• Proven Experience: Demonstrate a successful track record in conducting surveys and completing reporting outputs.
• Ecological Knowledge: Have a solid understanding of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including the ability to assist on protected species surveys and develop mitigation strategies. Be working towards protected species licences and have an enthusiasm for career progression.
• Botanical Skills: Be developing botanical survey identification skills and have an enthusiasm to progress this further with the SES botanists and external botany CPD.
• Planning Policy Familiarity: Understand the application of relevant protected species planning policies, such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Local Plans, in relation to development projects.
  
  
  

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £26,000 - £36,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Life Assurance: Benefit from our life assurance plan to provide peace of mind.
• Pension Contributions: Receive contributions to your pension plan to support your future.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with 20 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Private Medical Insurance: Access private medical insurance to take care of your health.
• Flexible Benefits Programme: Tailor your benefits with options to buy additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships, allowing you to choose what suits you best.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

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