Orbis Ecology have an opportunity for a Seasonal Bat Ecologist to join our team on 6-month fixed-term contract to start 1st April 2022 until the 1st October 2022.
The position is home based, preferably North Devon based but all areas will be considered. Salary £20,000 Pro Rata.
The Role
The role will involve managing a range of bat related projects, to include leading and assisting on PRA surveys, emergence/re-entry/transect surveys, data analysis (sonogram analysis and reviewing footage from IR cameras) and contributing to reports. The fieldwork could take place across a variety of urban and rural settings primarily across Devon but may occasionally include sites further afield.
Orbis Ecology are committed to providing a working environment where staff wellbeing is paramount. The role will be home based with flexible hours offered (full & part time will be considered). We always encourage a good work/life balance and offer a competitive salary as well as on-going opportunities for CPD.
Essential Skills
- Protected Species Survey Licence: Bat Class 1, (Class 2 desirable)
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
- Minimum Qualifying CIEEM member or in process of applying
- An excellent understanding of current relevant UK wildlife legislation
- Experience with leading and assisting emergence, re-entry and transect surveys
- Confident working with technology, eg: using tablets for observational recording, infrared cameras, static & handheld bat detectors and analysing relevant data
- Competent at working with bat call analysis software eg Anabat Insight (training can be provided)
- Good communication skills – ability to liaise with clients both in person and via phone/email as necessary
- Experience of report writing to a high standard with attention to detail
- Well organised, self-motivated and able to work independently, or as part of the wider Orbis Ecology team.
Essential Practical Requirements
- Home workspace with excellent broadband
- Full, clean UK driving licence & access to car insured for business use
- Devon based (ideally North Devon but will consider all areas)
- Ability to carry out fieldwork including during unsociable hours (where possible we try to conduct no more than 3 dusk surveys per week)
Desirable
- Current CSCS certification/ROLO health and safety training
- Experience of a wider range of ecological surveys
- Experience of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
Orbis Ecology is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
If you have any questions about the role, please email: emma@orbisecology.co.uk
Orbis Ecology have an opportunity for a Seasonal Bat Ecologist to join our team on 6-month fixed-term contract to start 1st April 2022 until the 1st October 2022.
The position is home based, preferably North Devon based but all areas will be considered. Salary £20,000 Pro Rata.
The Role
The role will involve managing a range of bat related projects, to include leading and assisting on PRA surveys, emergence/re-entry/transect surveys, data analysis (sonogram analysis and reviewing footage from IR cameras) and contributing to reports. The fieldwork could take place across a variety of urban and rural settings primarily across Devon but may occasionally include sites further afield.
Orbis Ecology are committed to providing a working environment where staff wellbeing is paramount. The role will be home based with flexible hours offered (full & part time will be considered). We always encourage a good work/life balance and offer a competitive salary as well as on-going opportunities for CPD.
Essential Skills
- Protected Species Survey Licence: Bat Class 1, (Class 2 desirable)
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline
- Minimum Qualifying CIEEM member or in process of applying
- An excellent understanding of current relevant UK wildlife legislation
- Experience with leading and assisting emergence, re-entry and transect surveys
- Confident working with technology, eg: using tablets for observational recording, infrared cameras, static & handheld bat detectors and analysing relevant data
- Competent at working with bat call analysis software eg Anabat Insight (training can be provided)
- Good communication skills – ability to liaise with clients both in person and via phone/email as necessary
- Experience of report writing to a high standard with attention to detail
- Well organised, self-motivated and able to work independently, or as part of the wider Orbis Ecology team.
Essential Practical Requirements
- Home workspace with excellent broadband
- Full, clean UK driving licence & access to car insured for business use
- Devon based (ideally North Devon but will consider all areas)
- Ability to carry out fieldwork including during unsociable hours (where possible we try to conduct no more than 3 dusk surveys per week)
Desirable
- Current CSCS certification/ROLO health and safety training
- Experience of a wider range of ecological surveys
- Experience of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
Orbis Ecology is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
If you have any questions about the role, please email: emma@orbisecology.co.uk
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