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Assistant Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An award-winning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Upper-Assistant Ecologist with a salary range of £25,000 to £30,000.
  • Ideal candidates should have experience in bat analysis and surveys, along with a well-rounded ecological skill set.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring only 1-2 days in the office each week.
  • Applicants must hold a relevant degree and possess multiple seasons of surveying experience, ideally with bats and GCN within a consultancy.
  • This permanent role provides extensive training opportunities and a structured mentoring program to support career development.

Assistant Ecologist - Birmingham - Hybrid

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

An award-winning, independent consultancy is currently seeking to recruit an Upper-Assistant Ecologist, with the potential for full-time positions for the right candidates. The ideal applicants will have experience in bat analysis and surveys, though a well-rounded ecological skill set would be advantageous.

The roles are based in Birmingham, offering a hybrid working model.

Benefits:
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Expenses: Covered
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid model with no requirement to be in the office more than 1-2 days per week
  • Training & Development: Extensive training opportunities, including support for those pursuing chartership, mentoring, paid study leave, mock exams, and a chartership bonus
  • Experience: Practical experience as part of a growing ecology team
  • Wellbeing & Mentorship: A structured mentoring program with regular one-to-one sessions to support career development and mental health

Non-Negotiable Criteria

  • Relevant degree (e.g., Zoology, Ecology)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Multiple seasons of surveying experience (ideally with bats and GCN, within Consultancy)

This is an excellent opportunity for ecologists looking to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and growing consultancy.

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Note: This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

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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.