Assistant Ecologist

We are seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join the Nature Based Solutions team in our Nature
Recovery Directorate.

Assistant Ecologist

Salary: £21,840

Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months (extension subject to funding and
progress in the role)

Working hours: Full time, 35 hrs per week.

Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, SY14 8EF (Hybrid)

About the Role

You will conduct and assist with ecological surveys and writing survey reports as well as
provide GIS, administrative and technical support to the wider team. You will manage small
scale and single species projects, provide ecological and land management advice to clients and
prepare quotations. Your role will increase the capacity of the NBS team allowing us to deliver
diverse and complex commercial ecological and conservation projects.

The role is perfect for those who have an interest in wildlife conservation and are wanting to
apply their practical ecological skills to improve our understanding of the natural world and
help make a real difference on the ground.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a basic level of botanical and habitat identification skills as
well as an understanding of the Defra statutory biodiversity metric and habitat condition
assessment. They will be proficient in the use of ArcGIS and demonstrate strong all round IT
skills. They will also have experience in one or more of the following: Protected species and
habitat survey, ecological assessment, working on commercial ecology or conservation projects.

About Us

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is the region’s leading independent wildlife charity working across
Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral for over 60 years.

We are a small and friendly organisation employing around 70 staff supported by a network of
delivery partners, volunteers and trainees. The people who work for Cheshire Wildlife Trust are
passionate about the natural environment and local wildlife conservation.

By joining Cheshire Wildlife Trust, you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider
projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on
a wealth of expertise to take this important work forward.

Closing date: Friday 13 September 2024

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st October at Bickley Hall farm.

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength
in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are
inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage
applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from
minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that
recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

No agencies please.