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Wessex Water has six exciting newly created opportunities for a Trainee Ecologist to support the business and its partners (Avon Wildlife Trust and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust) in the development of woodland, grassland and wetland projects as part of the Bristol Avon Catchment Market programme, a Green Recovery project supported by the Lottery Fund.
The role
As the Trainee Ecologist, you will be given opportunities to apply and develop your knowledge of basic habitat survey and creation methods, including:
- species and habitat identification skills
- applying environmental legislation and regulations
- using DEFRA Biodiversity Metric 3.0 and possibly other standards relating to carbon and water quality
- experience collecting data and report writing
- GIS mapping
- stakeholder engagement, from farmers to statutory bodies.
What do I need?
To be considered for this opportunity, we are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion and appreciation for the natural environment.
It is essential you have
- a full clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- good verbal and written communication skills
- the flexibility to work some unsociable hours (survey work)
- the willingness and ability to work independently with direction
- adaptability and enthusiasm to learn.
Desirable
- educated to degree level in ecology or a related discipline
- some experience or knowledge mapping using GIS
- experience volunteering or working with local environmental groups.
Benefits for you
- Pension - up to 20% combined contribution
- Pro rata 25 days’ annual holiday
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday
- Life assurance (four times your salary)
- Flexible working
- Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
- Paid volunteering day
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Support from mental health first aiders
What will you get from us?
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.
We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.
We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.
If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.
