At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting bird surveys and manage projects while mentoring junior team members.
- Company: Join RSK Biocensus, a dynamic ecology team in Cardiff with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, pension scheme, and mental health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on wildlife conservation and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in ornithology or related fields, strong report writing, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 45000 £ per year.
RSK Biocensus, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a full-time, permanent Senior Ornithologist to join our growing ecology team in Cardiff. This position can be hybrid, with home and office working options available. You’ll need to be willing to travel and stay away from home on occasions, and in return we will offer exciting and fulfilling projects and continuous professional development.
Key responsibilities:
- Co-ordinating and undertaking a broad range of BBS, winter bird surveys, species specific surveys, offshore surveys and vantage point surveys
- Designing and implementing mitigation strategies
- Financial management of projects
- Production of tenders and reports
- Project management, report writing and delivery
- Providing ornithological support on projects for the wider team
- Managing and mentoring junior members of the team
Qualifications:
- Previous, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in commercial consultancy, although this is not a necessity
- Technically competent and able to undertake the full range of bird surveys
- Good team player, with the ability to work independently
- Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard
- Excellent report writing skills, including survey reports, EcIAs, HRAs and tenders
- Full driving licence
- Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or eligibility if not currently held)
Salary and benefits:
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Family friendly, flexible working opportunities
- Choice of homeworking linked to multiple office or team locations
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
- Regular structured training and career development
- Life Assurance
- Access to mental health support
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Senior Ornithologist in Cardiff employer: RSK Biocensus
RSK Biocensus is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its botanical specialists, offering a dynamic work environment that combines fieldwork with desk-based assessments. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for travel, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects in construction, landscape, and restoration. The company fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring that team members have access to professional development and the chance to specialise in their areas of interest.
