Assistant Ecologist

at  Kane Ecology Ltd

We are currently looking for Assistant Ecologists to join our team!
Join our friendly team dedicated to making a positive impact on conservation, and benefit from full training!
We are offering both full-time and part-time roles with an immediate start; These positions are initially intended to be temporary (lasting approximately 32 weeks, Jan-Sep 2024) but opportunities for extensions to this contract exist along with opportunities for career progression within the company.
You will be paid £12.50/hour plus business travel expenses.
You will be allocated 28 days of annual leave per year (this will be calculated pro-rata for part-time hours) and includes 11 public/bank holidays.
Hybrid working: A combination of working from home and in our Ballymoney office, working throughout Northern Ireland with the possibility of occasional work in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
You will also have multiple opportunities for professional development in other aspects of ecological consultancy work. As an employee you will also have access to our full range of ecological training courses for free!
These roles are intended to start in January 2025 and continue until at least the end of September 2025, with the possibility for extension.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ASSISTANT ECOLOGIST JOB:

• Conducting ecological surveys in a variety of locations throughout Northern Ireland.

KEY DUTIES AS AN ASSISTANT ECOLOGIST:

• Undertaking a range of species and habitat surveys, with a focus on nocturnal bat surveys during May-Sep, according to current industry guidance and best practice.
• Analysis of data to include bat call sound analysis and analysis of video footage.
• Working outside of normal office hours on a regular basis during the bat and newt survey seasons.
• Supporting the production of high-quality ecological reports and advice, when necessary, on time and within budget.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and statutory agencies, as required.
• Organise, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Understand and meet health and safety requirements, and take responsibility for safe working practices.
• And any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
  Please note that work will include unsocial hours often at short notice, and travel to sites across NI, GB, and ROI, work on construction and demolition sites, carrying equipment up to 4Km during the day and at night, often over uneven and slippery surfaces. Appropriate health and safety policies and measures are in place to ensure risks are minimised as far as possible to protect our staff.