Seasonal Ecologist
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,350 to £29,250 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
EP Ecology is seeking to employ an entry level ecologist to help deliver a growing workload of projects throughout Central Scotland.
Hours: 16 hours per week + O/T
Start date: April to September 2026 (To be discussed)
As a seasonal ecologist within the team, your role will be to support the staff in the day-to-day delivery of projects. This will involve fieldwork, bat video analysis, and opportunities to assist with GIS and reporting.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
This role will require:
• Full UK drivers licence and access to own vehicle;
• Willingness to stay away from home as required;
• The right to live and work in the UK; and
• The ability and confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
Candidates with any of the following are particularly welcome:
• Experience with at least one Scottish native species or habitat;
• A degree in a relevant ecological field;
• Membership of CIEEM;
• CSCS Card Holder;
• First aid trained; and
• Experience of QGIS/QField.
Company benefits:
• Flexible working time and patterns;
• 28 days (pro-rated) annual leave;
• Unlimited discretionary training budget;
• Paid volunteer time; and
• Professional memberships paid.
Hours: 16 hours per week + O/T
Start date: April to September 2026 (To be discussed)
As a seasonal ecologist within the team, your role will be to support the staff in the day-to-day delivery of projects. This will involve fieldwork, bat video analysis, and opportunities to assist with GIS and reporting.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
This role will require:
• Full UK drivers licence and access to own vehicle;
• Willingness to stay away from home as required;
• The right to live and work in the UK; and
• The ability and confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
Candidates with any of the following are particularly welcome:
• Experience with at least one Scottish native species or habitat;
• A degree in a relevant ecological field;
• Membership of CIEEM;
• CSCS Card Holder;
• First aid trained; and
• Experience of QGIS/QField.
Company benefits:
• Flexible working time and patterns;
• 28 days (pro-rated) annual leave;
• Unlimited discretionary training budget;
• Paid volunteer time; and
• Professional memberships paid.