Assistant Ecologist – Wildlife Trust Consultancy

Future Nature is one of 23 Wildlife Trust Consultancies operating throughout the UK. The profits from our ecological and land & farm consultancy services are returned back into the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, to fund their invaluable work helping nature’s recovery.

We are looking to grow our Ecology team! Join our Wildlife Trust consultancy as an Assistant Ecologist and help deliver exceptional projects where every pound of profit goes straight back into protecting and restoring wildlife.

Some of what you’ll be doing

• Assist with a range of ecological surveys
• Collect accurate field data in accordance with survey methodologies and licence requirements
• Assist with Preliminary Ecological Appraisal data gathering
• Support Ecological Clerk of Works duties on site
• Care, preparation, and maintenance of field equipment

What we’re looking for

• Understanding of biodiversity and ecological principles
• Basic understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and the mitigation hierarchy
• Some experience of undertaking UK habitat and protected species surveys (academic or voluntary acceptable)
• Willingness to learn and a practical and adaptable approach to fieldwork
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently in the field

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package – access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Interviews will take place 25th March 2026 via Teams.