BL Ecology Ltd is pleased to announce a vacancy for an assistant ecologist role also with involvement in our practical arm of the business, BL Habitats. We pride ourselves on providing a relaxed working environment, we appreciate the work life balance is key and offer benefits such as increased holiday allowance, flexi time and working from home of up to 3 days a week. The full time, permanent role will include a varied amount of field work, habitat management and report writing. We pride ourselves on being framework partners for clients which want to go over and above, these include the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water and Defence Estates.

We are looking for applicants who have an interest in both practical habitat management and ecological consultancy. 

Required:

• A good degree in ecology or similar based subject and working understanding of relevant legislation, planning policies and licensing regulations
• Full UK drivers licence and use of your own vehicle (mileage expenses paid)
• Good communication skills, specifically written English and report writing skills, assimilating ecological data and presenting relevant information well
• Energetic and willingness to undertake practical work and office based work.       

All staff are issued with laptops, Toughbook field tablet, mobile phones and working at home equipment. We offer a company pension scheme, generous training budget up to £2000 per staff member per year, paid professional memberships, pool cars and a great working environment. 

Please send a CV and cover email to Bill Lever at [email protected]