Assistant/ Graduate Ecologist

Job description

Overview We are seeking an early-career Graduate Ecologist to join a fast-paced and growing ecology team in our St Neots office. The role will build upon a growing workload across our nationwide client-base delivering for rural and development projects.Responsibilities Joining the team means that from day one, you will take an active role in delivering 'core' consultancy work such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, and protected species surveys (badger sett closures, great crested newt sampling, and reptile surveying etc.), as well as having the opportunity to be involved in exciting new team directions, such as Natural Capital and conservation research.You will be encouraged and supported in developing key professional competencies such as survey design and methodologies, data handling, and technical write-up, as well as interpersonal communication skills, and basic commercial and business knowledge. This role would suit an applicant that has been in the sector two years looking for the next step in their career.Driving nature-positive change to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change are core values of this role, the Ecology Team, and the Firm as a whole.Requirements Enthusiasm for ecologyBe self-driven and motivated, with personal career aimsBachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant subjectExcellent report writing skills suitable for technical scientific write-upKnowledge of UK and European wildlife and environmental legislation and policyProfessional level of Microsoft software competence, including Word, Outlook, and ExcelAbility to travel for workFinding 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.Desired Qualifications & Skills Specialised ecology survey skills, such as ornithologyFISC level 3 or aboveMoRPh accreditedCSCS cardWe are happy to support candidates in pursuing the above through appropriate guidance and development opportunities.A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.Life Assurance of 4x your basic salarySalary Sacrifice Pension schemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefitsHoliday Buy Back SchemeLong Service AwardsWestfield Health Cashplan1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.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 temporary 12-month fixed term, full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday). We also operate a hybrid working policy.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Saint Neots

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English