Assistant Ecologist

The role

We are seeking a reliable and highly motivated individual to join our Hertfordshire team on a
permanent basis. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to develop a career in
ecological consultancy. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to assist with all

areas of our work, including:
Carrying out ecological surveys and/or supporting senior team members

Supervising ecological aspects of site work

Collating and reviewing ecological information for desk studies

Assisting with the production of reports and mapping

Carrying out general administrative tasks

Candidate specification

Essential:
Hold a degree in ecology or a closely related subject

Some experience of undertaking protected species surveys, such as those for bats, great
crested newts or reptiles

Be reliable, flexible, and willing to work unsociable hours

Have excellent organisation skills

Be located within an hour’s drive of our Hertfordshire office

Have a car and be able to travel to sites throughout the South-East

Desirable:
Post-graduate degree in ecology or a closely related subject

Hold a protected species survey licence

Graduate membership of CIEEM

Valid CSCS card

Knowledge of GIS

What we offer

We will provide comprehensive one-to-one training of standard survey techniques following the
relevant good practice guidelines and will assist the successful candidate in working towards a
continuous learning and development (CLAD) plan to help develop their knowledge and skills.
This is a requirement of CIEEM and will hopefully be used to inform potential future roles
within the company.

Salary will be between £20,000 - £24,000 dependent on the calibre and experience of the

candidate. We also offer:
Mixture of working from home and work on site

Flexible working

25 to 31 days’ leave pro-rata

Four-day working week between December and February (on full pay)

Company pension

External training budget

Payment of CIEEM membership fees

Payment of Natural England survey licence fees

Company laptop and smartphone

No timesheets

Discretionary bonuses

How to apply

Applicants are invited to send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@babec.co.uk. For an
informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Jon Bannon on 01279 777 563.

Babec Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.