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Position: Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany Location: DerbySalary: DOE
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany to join their team in Derby.
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany Specialist Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual bonuses
- Retirement plan to secure your future
- 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
- Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
- Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
- A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Overview:
As an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
- Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
- Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment (at least 2 seasons' experience).
- Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
- Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Membership with CIEEM.
If you're passionate about botany and eager to contribute to environmental excellence, send your CV to Joe at or call . Explore more vacancies on our website.
This is a permanent position, and Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.
