Ornithologist (BBS) Temp/Contract
Posted Today by Hays
£250 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Selby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Ornithologist involves working on a contract basis for a company specializing in ecological consultancy, focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects. The position requires conducting various bird surveys and monitoring activities, primarily on a Selby-based project. Candidates will work part-time, with opportunities for UK-wide projects in the future. The role is outside IR35 regulations and offers flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct breeding bird surveys
- Carry out vantage point watches for flight activity
- Perform nest searches and monitor nesting outcomes
- Record bird sightings by sight and sound
- Undertake wintering and migratory bird counts
- Collect accurate field data and map results (QGIS/ArcGIS)
- Support senior ornithologists with survey planning
- Assess habitat suitability for nesting and foraging
Key Skills:
- Ornithology experience / Breeding bird survey experience
- CSCS Card
- Own PPE (Required) / Specialist equipment is desirable
- Full driving licence and vehicle
- Protected species licences are desirable
- FISC qualification is also desirable
Salary (Rate): £250.00/daily
City: Selby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others.
Your new role
My client is looking for ornithologists to work on a contract basis, outside IR35 regulations if required. You will be working 4 days a week 2-3 hours a day on a Selby-based linear infrastructure project. UK Wide projects available in the future
- Works may include:
- Conduct breeding bird surveys
- Carry out vantage point watches for flight activity
- Perform nest searches and monitor nesting outcomes
- Record bird sightings by sight and sound
- Undertake wintering and migratory bird counts
- Collect accurate field data and map results (QGIS/ArcGIS)
- Support senior ornithologists with survey planning
- Assess habitat suitability for nesting and foraging
What you'll need to succeed
- Ornithology experience / Breeding bird survey experience
- CSCS Card
- Own PPE (Required) / Specialist equipment is desirable.
- Full driving licence and vehicle
- Protected species licences are desirable.
- FISC qualification is also desirable.
What you'll get in return
£200 - £250 p/day - 2-3 hour contract (expenses to be included)
Flexible working
Experience of UK-Wide significant projects
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
What you need to do now
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