Graduate Ecologist

Graduate Ecologist Location: Bolton, with fieldwork predominantly across the North West Hours: Potential to start part time, with scope to grow into a full time role Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Appletons are looking for a Graduate Ecologist to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for someone at the start of their career to build practical experience, develop their skills and take on more responsibility over time. The role is based in our Bolton office and will involve ecology surveys, mainly across the North West. Some projects may require travel further afield. The role will also require occasional out of hours work, including for bat surveys. Depending on the successful candidate's circumstances, the position could begin part time and develop into a full time role in the medium to longer term as experience grows.

• A reasonable level of ecology fieldwork experience, gained through employment, volunteering or study,
• Hold an appropriate degree in wildlife, conservation, ecology or biology,
• A good level of botanical knowledge and an interest in developing it further,
• Have a clean driving licence and access to transport for business use,
• A willingness to learn and contribute to both fieldwork and office based tasks,
• Knowledge in the use of GIS mapping.  We will provide training and support as you develop in the role. A competitive salary is offered, and professional fees will be paid. To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the position to opportunities@appletons.uk.com