Overview

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for Part-time Seasonal Field Ecologists to join the consultancy team at Maydencroft Limited. We are a close-knit group of ecological, arboricultural, landscape, nature recovery and forestry consultants working as an integral part of a larger organisation which includes arborists, foresters, estate managers, grounds and landscape operatives and farmers.

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This is a part time position of 30 hours per week, which will include some evening and weekend work, fixed term contract of between 3-6 months with the possibility of extending. Full PPE/Equipment provided. Due to locations all candidates must be car drivers.
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We are looking to appoint capable and enthusiastic professionals who can work with our ecology team to deliver surveys and reporting services to our existing high-profile clients within the commercial, public, private, utility and charity sectors. At Maydencroft Limited we greatly value professional integrity, a dedicated yet flexible work ethic, and impeccable standards of quality.
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The successful candidate will be working across our offices in Hertford and Windsor, with a great deal of remote working.
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Responsibilities
​-Assisting on a range of protected species surveys including:
-Bat emergence and re-entry surveys
-Bat transect surveys
-Reptile surveys
-Great crested newt surveys
-Bird nest surveys
-Sound and video data analysis of data gathered during surveys
-Ecological Clerk of Works
-Assisting with setting up reports – retrieving and analysing data searches
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Experience
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Essential
​-Working towards or Graduate of a degree in Ecology or related subject;
-Thorough understanding of UK wildlife legislation
-Highly proficient with Microsoft Office
-Excellent communication skills and English language skills
-Comfortable with lone working and able to effectively manage working time
-Full, clean driving licence.
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Desirable
​-Post-graduate degree (or working towards) in Ecology or related subject;
-Use of specialist software such as QGIS, AutoCAD, and Cartographer
-Qualifying member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
-Previous experience of protected species surveys
-Previous experience setting up ecological reports and undertaking desk studies
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Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Free parking
On-site parking

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability