Derby
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
05/12/2024
26/12/2024
Position: Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany
Location: Derby
Salary: DOE
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy with expertise in master planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental assessments, ecology, arboriculture, and green infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany to join their team in Derby.
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist - Botany Specialist Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual bonuses
* Retirement plan to secure your future
* 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* BUPA health and wellness cashback scheme
* Employee well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and social events
* Access to a range of benefits and incentive programs
* A workplace with a strong focus on employee health and job satisfaction
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Overview:
As an Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist specialising in Botany, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering vegetation surveys and botanical assessments across a diverse range of projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, planners, and environmental specialists, you will contribute to high-quality habitat assessments, restoration plans, and biodiversity strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting detailed botanical surveys and habitat condition assessments.
* Assisting in the preparation of biodiversity management plans and botanical inventories.
* Supporting the integration of botanical expertise into biodiversity net gain (BNG)
Assistant Ecologist/Ecologist Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience in botany and habitat assessment (at least 2 seasons' experience).
* Knowledge of botanical surveying techniques and plant identification.
* Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tools (e.g., DEFRA Metric) and GIS systems.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Full right to work in the UK.
* Membership with CIEEM.
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