Assistant / Consultant Ornithology Ecologist

The Vacancy

ADAS, a member of RSK Group is seeking an Assistant and/or Ecologist with strong Ornithological skills to join our team. The role is permanent, flexible and home based and will be associated with one of our regional offices in Bristol, Cardiff or Wolverhampton. ADAS is currently expanding our specialist ornithological team and we are keen to find an ecologist to assist in the development and delivery of various ongoing projects which require ornithological field survey skills in lowland farmland and upland habitats in Wales and other areas, especially in the renewable energy sector. Our Ecology business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies and the renewable energy and rural industries.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining ADAS, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. We also want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Now is an excellent time to join ADAS if you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team and you can bring us your individual talent and a pro-active, can-do attitude!

Key Responsibilities

• Working as a team with our existing ecologists to ensure quality projects are delivered on time to our clients
• Undertaking a range of ornithological surveys in a variety of habitats across the UK including breeding bird, wintering bird and vantage point surveys
• Data management and GIS (or equivalent) mapping, such as using Field Maps
• Undertaking other ecological surveys, such as ecological constraints surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals and protected species surveys
• Writing of technical reports
  
  
  

Person Specification

• Graduate level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Strong bird identification skills (aural and visual) with field experience
• CIEEM membership (desirable)
• Knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques
• Experience of managing projects and liaising effectively with clients
• A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle
  
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Salary £25,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
  
  
  

More Detailed Job Description Attached.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client’s unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature – our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.

As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.

ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?