Deliver work as efficiently as possible in order to meet agreed timescales and quality standards
Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, and report writing
Carry out a range of ecological surveys (skills dependent) and assist senior colleagues with other surveys to develop skill set
Successful applicants will be required to ensure their vehicle has business insurance in advance of the start date.
Requirements
protected species
flexible working
driving licence
37.5 hrs per week
Experience with European Protected Species survey work (not essential)
Someone open to flexible working with regard to the type of work, timing and location with night and weekend work as and when required
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle*
Benefits
Excellent continual professional development opportunities as part of our training commitment
Life assurance
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
Training + Development
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Interview process
invited to an initial online interview.
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1946
Company History
Started as a UK agricultural service, became private in 1971, and joined RSK Group in 2016.
£31M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated from 16 UK offices, applying rigorous science to real-world challenges.
Projects include developing carbon calculators, pest-management tools, and innovative food supply chains.
Expertise spans agriculture, ecology, forestry, policy, soils, water, and energy, providing nuanced advice with environmental and rural insight.
Standout work includes IPM planning tools, climate adaptation research, and long-term land-use science.
Culture + Values
Deliver practical, sustainable solutions
Offer unbiased, technical advice
Committed to continual review and improvement of our operating practices
Supported by robust corporate governance
Health, environment and quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GLP)
Environment + Sustainability
£6.5m Award
Funding for Land-Use Research
Received a £6.5 million award to support land-use research aimed at achieving UK net-zero by 2050.
2040 Target
Net-Zero Emissions in Agriculture
Launched the YEN-Zero network with a specific focus on achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture by 2040.
Member of LUNZ Hub awarded £6.5 million for land-use research to support UK net zero by 2050
Co-leads policy on land use and soils; contributes to evidence for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Hosts benchmarking of greenhouse gas intensities of crops since 2013; identifies N fertiliser as key emissions hotspot
Operates HortZero tool for horticulture carbon accounting using nationally recognised emissions factors
Provides climate- and sustainability-focused consultancy covering carbon and water footprints, food waste, sustainable textiles, resilient land use and supply-chain emissions
Offers BASIS-accredited training in greenhouse gas and climate-change mitigation