Assistant Ecologist

at  FPCR

LOOKING TO BEGIN A CAREER IN ECOLOGY?

FPCR are hiring Seasonal Assistant Ecologists to help with the upcoming survey season. We would welcome applicants willing and able to travel to our office at Lockington (J24 of the M1).
We will be offering both zero hours and fixed time contracts for those looking to get stuck into a rewarding new career. We may also be offering limited opportunities to join permanently at the end of the season.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to develop practical survey and mitigation skills for different species and habitats. Additionally, our friendly and busy office provides experience in technical report writing and data presentation. While we offer a mix of office-based and remote work, new assistants will initially be required to attend the office full-time to receive proper training and guidance from colleagues.
The Assistant Ecologist role will comprise a combination of field work and office based consultancy support, but we aim to offer a diverse range of opportunities, such as project management, report preparation, and data processing in addition.

You will be often out in the field, undertaking protected species surveys and habitat creation works. Full, on the job training will be provided, and training towards protected species licences can also be provided. As well as field work, there will be opportunities to gain valuable office experience, including planning surveys and QGIS work.
Please note that the nature of our work will require you to work outside of normal office hours. This includes field surveys for species groups such as bats during evenings or birds in the early morning. You will also be required to travel throughout the East Midlands and occasionally further afield with occasional overnight stays.