Ornithologist

Job Title

Ornithologist

Vacancy No

VN4705

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

SLR's ecology team is growing quickly and, to support this, we are looking for an experienced Ornithologist to join our expert, friendly team.

Please note, this is a hybrid-working role, which will require weekly attendance at one of our UK offices.

The role

The role will involve field surveys across a wide range of sites, as well as report writing, to assist our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK. Depending on your experience level, there would be opportunities to gain and develop experience of a variety of survey types and methodologies, with a range of rare and specially protected species and in some diverse and wild landscapes.

As a part of our specialist ornithology services division, you will receive support from highly experienced professionals to develop your skills and meet your career aspirations.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

Depending on your experience level, duties will include:

1. Assisting with, and leading on, ornithology surveys, following a range of survey methodologies and techniques
2. Keeping accurate field notes (including in digital format) in accordance with the principles of scientific data collection and handling, recording and storing data effectively
3. Data analysis and presentation, desk-based study and collating relevant available data and drafting technical reports
4. Undertaking other survey types as appropriate to your skill set and career goals e.g. water vole and otter, badger, bats, habitats etc.

Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position will involve remote working, travel away from home and some out-of-hours work.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Remote