23/06/2026
🌿 We’re Hiring: Seasonal Assistant Ecologist 🦇
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Temporary (immediate start – 30th October 2026)
Salary: £25,000 (pro rata)
Location: Office based just outside Exeter, with surveys concentrated across the Southwest
🌱 About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Seasonal Assistant Ecologists to join our small but busy ecological consultancy for the 2026 survey season. This role offers an opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience across bat ecology and ecological survey work, survey analysis and reporting.
📋 Fieldwork
You will assist with a wide range of surveys, including:
Evening bat emergence surveys
Night-time bat walkover (transect) surveys
Deploying and collecting static bat detectors
Reptile surveys
Assisting with other ecological fieldwork as required
Working hours will frequently fall outside normal office hours, with surveys typically running on weekdays with evening surveys Monday to Thursday from April to the end of September.
For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent.
👩💻 Office-Based Work
In addition to fieldwork, you will gain valuable experience in the office, which will help you build confidence and practical consultancy skills, supporting the team with:
Emergence survey analysis
Static detector and transect analysis
Writing up survey results and assisting with report preparation
Data uploading, survey admin, and responding to office calls
Helping maintain survey equipment and assisting with kit management
You must be able to commit to attending the office daily around scheduled surveys.
✨ Who We’re Looking For
No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided. This role is ideally suited for people interested in starting or developing a career in ecological consultancy.
Essential Skills & Requirements
Full UK driving licence and own transport
Ability to reliably travel to the office and survey sites.
Physically fit enough to work on large outdoor sites, often in the dark and in variable weather
Positive work ethic and willingness to work unsociable hours
Interest in ecology or wildlife conservation
Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
Good time management and reliability
Desirable Skills & Experience
Knowledge of bats or previous experience with wildlife surveys
Strong observational, listening, and recording skills
🌍 What We Offer
Full-time hours (37.5 per week) with flexitime
A supportive, friendly, and experienced team
Training in bat survey methods, equipment handling, analysis, and reporting
Opportunities to assist with wider ecological surveys
Broad skill development across practical surveying, technical analysis, and consultancy workflows
Experience that directly supports progression into ecological consultancy roles
Access to our training courses to gain further experience, subject to our training agreement
Applications close: 15th July 2026
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Ready to make your next career move?
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
💚 Do it with us at Richard Green Ecology.
