Assistant Seasonal Ecologist

Scotlink; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy is seeking a Seasonal Ecologist starting in April 2026. This role involves conducting protected species surveys across various projects in the south-east of England, along with data analysis and report writing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Ecology or a related field, a clean UK driver’s license, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including night surveys. Salary is negotiable based on experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development and additional future employment.

Benefits

Experience and training in ecological consultancy

Support for professional certifications

Opportunities for further employment

Qualifications

• Degree in an Ecological discipline with interest in Consultancy.
• Membership of CIEEM or eligibility.
• Valid clean UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out protected species surveys for a range of projects.
• Support data analysis and report writing.
• Travel for site-based work primarily in the south-east.

Skills

Degree in an Ecological discipline

Membership of CIEEM or eligibility

Protected species licences

CSCS accreditation

Familiarity with QGIS

Bat sound/video analysis

Ecology surveying experience

Valid clean UK driver’s licence

Education

Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Biology or related

Job description

Overview

Aven Ecology

Aven Ecology is a small, independent ecological consultancy, with a combined experience of over 30 years. We carry out protected species surveys and mitigation, with bats, reptiles, and amphibians being our particular focus. We primarily service projects based in the south/south-east of England.

Role

The Seasonal Ecologist role is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their ecological consultancy career. The role is varied, taking you to different places on a daily basis to carry out a variety of protected species surveys for a range of projects and clients. You will be surveying for species groups including bats, great crested newts, reptiles, hazel dormouse and supporting habitat surveys, data analysis and report writing, with the aim of supporting us in the day-to-day delivery of projects.

The seasonal ecologist position will ideally start in April 2026 and run until October 2026, with options for extension, depending on project requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in an Ecological discipline (including Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Biology or related) with interest in Consultancy; Ecological Impact Assessment; and Protected Species Survey.
• Membership of CIEEM, or eligibility to apply for membership.
• Protected species licences and CSCS accreditation would also be advantageous, but not essential, as would familiarity with QGIS and bat sound/video analysis.
• Some demonstrable ecology surveying experience and readiness to travel and work flexible hours, including night work, and willingness to stay overnight at short notice.
• Valid clean UK driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle throughout the working week, insured for business purposes.
• Experience of site-based work and the discipline and flexibility of working from home on reports and data analysis.

Role Details

The assistant ecologist role involves travelling, primarily in the south-east.

The position involves a mix of site-based work and the discipline and flexibility of working from home on reports and data analysis.

Opportunities and Salary

We are offering experience/training/support in the field of Professional Ecological Consultancy; opportunities and support to work towards professional certifications and qualifications, including (where appropriate) Protected Species licences, CIEEM accreditation, CSCS; and, subject to workload, opportunities for further employment beyond the advertised period.

Salary would be negotiable and subject to experience.

How to apply

Please send an email to [e-mail] to introduce yourself, and provide a copy of your CV.