Assistant Ecologist 27,000 - 35,000BedfordA leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join their growing team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Ecologist seeking hands-on experience across a wide range of ecological and environmental projects within a supportive consultancy environment.The successful Assistant Ecologist will work alongside experienced ecologists, landscape architects, planners and arboriculturists on projects including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species surveys, habitat assessments, biodiversity net gain calculations and site-based ecological support. The role offers genuine career progression, mentoring and ongoing professional development.To be considered for this Assistant Ecologist role, applicants should hold a degree in Ecology or a related discipline and ideally have some practical consultancy or field survey experience. Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, good organisational ability and an interest in UK wildlife legislation and planning policy. Experience with protected species surveys, habitat surveys or GIS software would be beneficial.Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have full right to work in the UK and live in or near to the Bedford office to support regular site visits and hybrid working requirements.What''s on offer:Competitive salaryHybrid and flexible workingTraini