Assistant / Consultant Ornithology Ecologist

ADAS, a member of RSK Group is seeking an Assistant and/or Ecologist with strong Ornithological skills to join our team. The role is permanent, flexible and home based and will be associated with one of our regional offices in Bristol, Cardiff or Wolverhampton. ADAS is currently expanding our specialist ornithological team and we are keen to find an ecologist to assist in the development and delivery of various ongoing projects which require ornithological field survey skills in lowland farmland and upland habitats in Wales and other areas, especially in the renewable energy sector. Our Ecology business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies and the renewable energy and rural industries.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining ADAS, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. We also want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Now is an excellent time to join ADAS if you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team and you can bring us your individual talent and a pro-active, can-do attitude!

Key Responsibilities

• Working as a team with our existing ecologists to ensure quality projects are delivered on time to our clients
• Undertaking a range of ornithological surveys in a variety of habitats across the UK including breeding bird, wintering bird and vantage point surveys
• Data management and GIS (or equivalent) mapping, such as using Field Maps
• Undertaking other ecological surveys, such as ecological constraints surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals and protected species surveys
• Writing of technical reports

Person Specification

• Graduate level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Strong bird identification skills (aural and visual) with field experience
• CIEEM membership (desirable)
• Knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques
• Experience of managing projects and liaising effectively with clients
• A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £25,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.