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Assistant Ecologist
The Hold - Home to Suffolk Archives. Provide support to the ecology team and, in due course, guidance on ecological matters to internal departments and external partners and stakeholders .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ecological support and conservation efforts, with a strong focus on collaboration, fieldwork, and the use of GIS technologies to enhance wildlife and habitat outcomes in Suffolk.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ecological SupportFieldwork ExperienceGIS ProficiencyWildlife ConservationCollaboration Skills
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Hard Skills
Ecological AssessmentFieldworkGISMapInfoData Analysis
Soft Skills
InitiativeTactDiplomacy
Tools & Technologies
GIS ApplicationsMapInfoWebsitesSocial Media
Certifications & Qualifications
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Industry Keywords
Wildlife ConservationBiodiversitySuffolk Verges ProjectRoadside Nature ReserveCounty Wildlife Sites
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide support to the ecology team and, in due course, guidance on ecological matters to internal departments and external partners and stakeholders
- Encourage early engagement from other teams so ecological matters receive the highest consideration
- Undertake independent fieldwork and collaborative problem-solving across sites in Suffolk
- Promote the conservation and enhancement of Suffolk’s wildlife
- Support the County Ecologists and Senior Ecologist in a broad range of ecological activities and advice supporting SCC priorities
- Contribute to the Suffolk Verges Project, including the Roadside Nature Reserve scheme, and the County Wildlife Sites Project
- Undertake other ecological work and administrative duties within the Landscape and Biodiversity Team
Requirements
What you’ll need- an appropriate degree or relevant experience
- initiative, tact and diplomacy
- a desire to obtain the best possible outcomes for wildlife and habitats in Suffolk
- experience in the use of appropriate IT applications, including GIS (Geographic Information System); SCC uses MapInfo, websites and social media
- Supporting statement and CV required for application
- Supporting documents must be in PDF or MS Word format
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; DBS checks or police vetting may be required for relevant posts
Benefits
Comp & perks- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day