Assistant Ecologist

Role:

Ecosupport Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team for the 2026 ecological survey season. As part of the role, you will deliver a variety of professional ecological services to a broad range of clients and assist the project and senior-level ecologists in carrying out services. Full training is provided.

Ecosupport Ltd are Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, based with travel throughout the region and surrounding counties. Although this is predominantly a field based role, assistant Ecologists are expected to work within the office and field.

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Ecologist at Ecosupport Ltd, you will be expected to:

• Independently carry out ecological services following training
• Assist with project and senior-level ecologists in carrying out ecological services
• Liaise with clients and other professionals
• Assist with the analysis of technical data, such as bat acoustics analysis, habitat mapping, and use of QGIS
• Produce small technical ecological reports and assist with larger reports
• Complete and lead in-field ecology and protected species surveys
• Potentially use your own car for site visits, with mileage and business insurance claimed back (should the pool of Ecosupport Ltd cars be in use)

Qualifications:

The following requirements are essential:

• Relevant degree in a related field
• Strong all-around field skills, particularly in flora and fauna identification
• Strong communication, organisational, and team working skills as well as a positive attitude, self-disciplined, and a desire to learn and be challenged
• Experience with protected species surveys, bat acoustic analysis, and / or QGIS welcomed but not required
• A full drivers licence

What Ecosupport can offer you:

Ecosupport has officially joined Adler & Allan, one of the UK’s leading environmental consultancy and engineering groups. This new chapter strengthens our services while keeping our client-focused approach at the heart of everything we do. As part of the benefits, Ecosupport and Adler & Allan can offer you:

• Company laptop
• Regular in-house and external training
• Regular social events
• Flexible working hours
• Time in lieu
• Overtime pay (including as a standard for bat surveys)
• Access to Medicash which includes access to licensed counsellors, early mental health intervention, financial wellbeing advice, menopause support, manager coaching, and self-help resources.
• Enhanced family friendly leave and pay aimed at providing more support to working parents

Salary: Starting salary at 27k per annum (with opportunities for overtime / additional pay)

How to apply: To apply for the role of Assistant Ecologist at Ecosupport Ltd, please email info@ecosupport.co.uk with your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.