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Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Ecologist position is located in London/South East with a salary starting from £25,000.
  • Candidates should have a degree in ecology or a related field along with some fieldwork experience.
  • The role includes regional site work, travel, and occasional evening or weekend commitments, with a six-month fixed-term contract that may lead to permanence.
  • Benefits include 26+ days of annual leave, flexible hours, enhanced maternity pay, and opportunities for training and progression.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV to Joe or explore more ecology roles on the Penguin Recruitment website.

Assistant EcologistLocation: London/South EastSalary: From £25,000

Join a passionate team, working alongside experienced ecologists on field surveys and habitat studies. Gain hands-on experience, develop your skills across species and environments, and make a real environmental impact.

Whether you're new to consultancy or looking to grow, this role offers diverse experience in surveys, desk studies, and reporting- all in a supportive and collaborative setting.

The Role:
  • Regional site work, with travel and occasional overnight stays.
  • Evening and weekend work required (expenses covered).
  • Six-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and clear progression paths.
  • 26+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
  • Flexible hours, TOIL policy, and hybrid working options.
  • Enhanced maternity pay, strong pension, and training opportunities.
  • Regular socials, volunteering days, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Assistant Ecologist Requirements:
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Degree in ecology or related field.
  • Fieldwork experience (e.g., reptiles, great crested newts, bats).
  • Bonus: Species licences, report writing skills, CIEEM membership.

Ready to grow your expertise and contribute to meaningful projects? Send your CV to Joe at or call .

Explore more ecology roles on our website.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.