Overview
Working for Bioscan means working for one of the longest established and most respect consultancies specialising in applied ecology. Employee satisfaction is very high and staff turnover very low.
At junior level, we are seeking enthusiastic, conscientious and personable candidates and will particularly favour those with excellent field skills, high standards of written output and experience with GIS.
At this level, we normally look for the following skills and experience:
- A degree in ecology or relevant subject;
- Past experience of ecological field survey in the public, private, academic or charitable sectors;
- Good written English and IT skills;
- An enthusiasm to learn and a keen interest in wildlife;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a small, close knit team;
- Willingness to be based within commuting distance of our offices just south of Oxford; and to travel for fieldwork and work away from home;
- Professional, well-organised attitude;
- Full driving licence.
The Following Skills And Experience Are Also Highly Desirable
- Familiarity with the UK Habitat (UKHab) Classification system, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) condition assessment;
- Use of QGIS or similar, particularly for calculation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG);
- Analysis of bat calls using Kaleidoscope or similar;
- Experience of collating survey data and preparation of reports;
- Protected species’ survey licenses;
- An ability to identify birds by song and be familiar with the BTO species codes.
Successful applicants will join a small, friendly team of twelve staff based in rural surroundings just outside Oxford and will benefit from in-house and external CPD provision, staff socials and other rewards, a TOIL system for fieldwork, various benefits (generous pension provision, an annual field-wear allowance, professional membership fees, life insurance, and access to the Cycle to Work scheme); and being in a highly regarded practice that is often at the cutting edge.
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