Assistant Ecologist

Are you a graduate or post-graduate with a passion for ecology, looking to start an exciting and rewarding career? Perhaps you have just finished a season as field ecologist and are now looking for something long term with training and development. Are you looking for a role that allows you to embrace a mixture of fieldwork and technical data analysis and report writing? Do you want to work and learn alongside a dedicated team, and receive training that is respected across the industry? Due to the ongoing success and expansion of the business, Aspect Ecology has an excellent opportunity for a graduate/postgraduate/postdoctoral candidate to start their career in ecological consultancy, by joining our industry leading team of specialists and working on an exciting range of challenging and interesting projects. The purpose of the role is to undertake terrestrial ecology site work and support in the preparation and writing of reports through data processing, analysis, and interpretation. By joining Aspect Ecology you will be working within an experienced team of terrestrial ecologists who deliver a wide variety of projects across the UK across a range of sectors including housing, retail, employment and renewable energy, amongst others. As part of the APEM Group, you will have the opportunity to work with cross-cutting expertise, not only in the terrestrial sector, but across other allied sectors. To be successful in this role you'll need, You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life. Next steps We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

• A relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification, with a strong academic record.
• A sound background in or enthusiasm for natural history and basic familiarity with UK flora and fauna.
• A broad understanding of UK wildlife legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with effective teamwork and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel across the UK, with some requirement for over-night stays.
• A full UK driving licence.
  
  The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.