EMEC Ecology is a small and friendly consultancy with a wildlife-focused
approach whose profits are donated annually to our parent organisation,
the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. We are seeking two Placement Students
to join us for one year, from October 2019 until September 2020. The role
will involve a range of ecological surveys and related work ranging from
supporting great crested newt and bat surveys to drafting reports. The role
will offer hands on experience in a range of survey techniques for protected
species and Phase-1 habitats, as well as knowledge and understanding of
tendering, client liaison and report writing within a busy consultancy.
We are looking for students that are currently studying ecology or a related
subject at university and have the option of a year in industry (typically
our students are between their second and third years of an undergraduate
degree). The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills, a high
level of literacy and numeracy, excellent attention to detail and will be
computer literate. Candidates must have an interest in wildlife, enjoy working
outside as well as in the office and have a willingness to work some anti-social
hours.
A driving licence is desirable (with 1 year post-test experience) although
candidates are not expected to own a car. Experience of surveys and knowledge
of British Wildlife, experience of working in an office environment and
a student CIEEM membership are all desirable.
The skills and experience gained from such a placement are highly desirable
to employers looking to appoint staff in ecology and conservation jobs.
We have been supporting placement students since 2013 and all graduates
have then gone on to secure permanent jobs in the sector.
If you are interested in this role we would love to hear from you. Please
send a CV and covering letter to richardanderton@emec-ecology.co.uk or contact
Richard on 0115 964 4828 for an informal chat. Closing date for applications
is 3rd December 2018 and interviews will be held in Nottingham in December.
Job Description - Download
<http://www.emec-ecology.co.uk/downloads/Job Description Placement Student 2018.pdf
