Assistant Ecologist

Location:

Cambridge (CB2) – Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom

Salary:

£25000 – £29500 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Environmental & Nature Conservation

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132686227

Posted On:

08 February 2026

A well-established ecological consultancy, based in Cambridge, is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist to join its friendly and dedicated team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career ecologist to build practical experience and develop professionally within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of ecological surveys and assessments, including habitat surveys, protected species work, and ecological monitoring. They will contribute to fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation, working closely with experienced ecologists on projects across a variety of sectors.

Benefits:

Company pension scheme.
*

Up to 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
*

Time off in lieu (TOIL) for extra hours/work.
*

Hybrid working / flexible working arrangements.
*

Access to company vehicles / pool car for fieldwork.
*

Strong training and development support
*

Support towards protected-species licences for staff.
*

Dog-friendly office.
*

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting senior staff with field surveys and data collection
*

Assisting in the preparation of ecological reports and mapping
*

Helping to ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards
*

Maintaining accurate field records and adhering to health and safety procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

A relevant degree in ecology or a related discipline
*

Some experience of ecological fieldwork (including surveys for bats, great crested newts, or other protected species)
*

Good identification skills and a keen interest in UK wildlife and conservation
*

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*

A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork

This role offers a supportive environment in which to develop technical skills, gain protected species survey experience, and work towards professional accreditation. The consultancy has a friendly, knowledgeable team with a strong reputation for high-quality ecological advice and practical solutions.

Interested in this role? Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment for more information or apply to this advert today!

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesineu.com) you saw this job posting.