HBIC Field Ecologist

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Full time
Location: Winchester
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Category:
Job Details: Job Reference:

HCC619590 Salary Range:

£32,149 - £35,241 per annum Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester Hours per week:

37 Contract Type:

Permanent Closing Date:

31 January 2025

The Role: The

Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC)

is part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team offering a range of specialist environmental services to the County Council and other public authorities. HBIC brings together information on Hampshire's natural environment and works with a wide range of partner organisations involved in the supply and use of biodiversity data. A highly motivated and organised individual is required to organise and undertake biological (mainly habitat) surveys and assessments to provide information on Hampshire's biodiversity, to enable the County Council and HBIC's partner organisations to fulfil their statutory obligations and environmental policies regarding stewardship of the environment and sustainable development. Applicants should have: An appropriate degree or professional qualification; A good understanding of UK ecology, habitats, species and nature conservation practice; Excellent botanical identification skills, particularly of the flora of southern England; Experience of habitat survey and vegetation classification systems (including NVC and UKHab); Good IT skills including experience in biodiversity databases, GIS and Microsoft Office. Organised, self-motivated and reliable, you will possess excellent communication skills and have a keen eye for detail. The post will entail lone working during the survey season.

What We Can Offer You: We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Dr Sarah Callegari, Senior Ecologist at HBIC on sarah.callegari@hants.gov.uk or 0370 779 5026 Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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