Graduate and Field Ecologists

About Peak Ecology

At Peak Ecology we have a relaxed and friendly office, staffed with a dynamic team of highly competent, committed ecologists with a positive work ethic. Based in Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District, we work on a diverse range of projects across the country from individual homeowner applications to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, completing Ecological Impact Assessments, protected species surveys, and site supervision.

As a company, we take pride in what we do; Peak Ecology has gained an excellent reputation by delivering high quality professional work, whilst taking the well-being of our staff very seriously. As an ecologist, working away and working evenings is part of the job, but at Peak Ecology nobody is expected to work more than two evenings per week, on average. The majority of our work is local but when travel is required, we provide a hire car and a good budget for food and accommodation. We would grant you 26 annual leave days (pro rata) with a TOIL system and a company pension scheme.

We are currently looking for one Graduate Ecologist and up to four Field Ecologists to join our growing team in March 2025, to help deliver an ever-increasing workload. For both positions, we expect you to be able to demonstrate that you are enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications – 6th January 2025

Please note, we intend to interview during weeks commencing 20th and 27th January 2025.

Field Ecologist

Full time – Fixed term 7-month contract
Salary: £24,600 pro rata

We are looking for up to four Field Ecologists to join our team; in the first instance this is a fixed term, seven-month contract but for successful candidates that excel, we will likely offer a permanent position.

As a Field Ecologist, your tasks would be predominantly survey based, in a supporting role to the survey leaders and project managers. Examples of tasks include bat transect and emergence surveys, great crested newt eDNA surveys, habitat assessment surveys, badger surveys, and more. You would also complete data processing in our Bakewell office, including bat sounds analysis and reviewing video footage.

Essential Requirements:

• A full clean driving licence and access to a car
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Preferably one season of experience of protected species surveys, either through consultancy or volunteering.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@peakecology.co.uk in the subject please write Field Ecologist.

Graduate Ecologist

Full time – Fixed term 7-month contract
Salary: £23,800 pro rata

This role is a seven-month internship beginning in March 2025; a structured training programme covering all aspects of consultancy. The Peak Ecology internship has been running for over ten years and has proved very successful; previous candidates have either been retained or have easily found employment elsewhere in the industry. The role, including preparing fee proposals, fieldwork, reporting and invoicing, is all recorded and signed off by a senior mentor, providing a written record of your achievements. The successful candidate will be someone with no experience in consultancy but with demonstrable enthusiasm who can convince us of their potential to become a great ecologist.

Essential Requirements:

• A full clean driving licence and access to a car
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• No experience in ecological consultancy

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@peakecology.co.uk in the subject please write Graduate Ecologist.