Assistant Ecologist – Fixed Term Contract – Leeds

Position Overview

Fixed‑term contract for Assistant Ecologist supporting the terrestrial ecology team in Leeds. The role involves learning professional survey and mitigation techniques across a range of species and habitats, and gaining experience in a busy independent environmental consultancy.

Salary

£26,090 per annum.

Requirements

• Have a degree in ecology or a related field, or suitable relevant experience.
• Be living in the UK with the right to work.
• Have a valid driving licence and vehicle that can be insured for business use.
• Be able to start full time until the end of October 2026.
• Be located within 1 hour’s commute of one of our Leeds offices.
• Have the ability and willingness to travel and stay away at survey sites in various locations around the UK.
• Have confidence to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Be self‑motivated with the ability to learn quickly.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience undertaking ecological surveys in the UK.
• A protected species licence (e.g., GCN, bat or dormouse).
• Membership to the Chartered Institute of Ecological and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• A Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card.
• First Aid at Work certification.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Clothing allowance.
• Outstanding performance rewards.
• Long service awards.
• Free parking.
• Regular local and company social events.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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