Temporary Assistant Ecologist

Learn about our new exciting job opportunity.

Johns Associates is a small, award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy with Investors in People Platinum status. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, (and shortlisted for the CIEEM Small Consultancy of the Year Award in 2022), we pride ourselves in providing high quality advice and sustainable and creative solutions for our clients. We work across a wide variety of sectors and have a strong reputation for dealing with complex and challenging projects, providing the best outcomes for our clients, the environment, and local communities.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join our friendly and experienced team on a full-time basis for the busy survey season (1^st April – 31^st October). Please note that this position may be offered on a permanent basis at the end of the contract period. You will be based at our Grade II listed offices in beautiful Bradford on Avon (near Bath) with flexible working available if preferred (three days in the office/on Site and two working from home).

What you will be doing

• Assisting with protected species surveys, including bats, reptiles, dormice and GCN. There may be opportunities to shadow other surveys including otter and water vole.
• Assisting with habitat surveys and condition assessments.
• Contributing to PEA reports, species survey reports and technical notes.
• Undertaking desk studies for a range of projects.
• Acting as an Ecological Clerk of Works for a range of projects.
• Assisting with BNG assessments using the statutory metric.
• Assisting with the management and preparation of survey kit.

What you need to have

• Graduate/ post-graduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Some survey or volunteering experience would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle insured for business use.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn!
• Excellent attention to detail.

 

 

What We Offer

In addition to the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting projects across different sectors and to develop your skills and experience in a supportive environment, Johns Associates offers the following benefits and rewards to all staff:

5. Competitive salary (likely to be in the range £24K - £25K, dependent on skills and experience)
5. Discretionary annual profit-related bonus
5. Flexible working, with three days in the office or on site required each week
5. A balanced approach to the busy survey season, ensuring all staff have the opportunity to take Recovery Time
5. Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team of 10 ecologists on a range of development and conservation-led projects
5. Contributory pension scheme*
5. Employee Health Cash Plan and Bupa Private Health Care scheme**
5. Annual leave entitlement of 28 days (pro-rata), plus Bank Holidays
5. Up to 5 days external CPD allowance per year, plus internal training and work-shadowing opportunities
5. Company sick pay scheme**
5. Cycle to work scheme
5. Payment of annual CIEEM membership and support to achieve membership upgrades
5. Payment of business mileage
5. Dog friendly office!
5. Company laptop and iPhone
5. Full PPE provided

* After 3 months

** On successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter/ email to ljohns@johnsassociates.co.uk