Veon is looking to recruit an Ecologist with a background in ornithology to join our growing environmental team. This role involves extensive fieldwork, necessarily working at remote locations and in keeping with the times that allow for the successful capture of survey data. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting bird surveys, assessing habitat suitability, preparing ecological reports, and supporting clients on a broad range of projects including conservation and biodiversity-based activities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about avian ecology and applying their expertise to real-world environmental challenges and contributing to a growing team specialism.
Benefits Of Ecologist (Ornithology) Role
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Company vehicle.
* Mobile phone, laptop and vouched expenses.
* Professional membership fees covered.
* Professional development opportunities and support for accreditation.
* Flexible working options and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
* Engagement in diverse and meaningful ecological and conservation projects.
* Team days
Responsibilities Of The Ecologist (Ornithology) Role
* Conduct field surveys, including vantage point surveys, breeding bird surveys, winter bird counts, and species-specific monitoring. Identify bird species by sight and sound with a high degree of accuracy.
* Prepare technical reports, survey summaries, and client-facing documents. Support project planning and mitigation strategies aligned with conservation legislation and best practices.C
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
* Maintain accurate field data and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
* Deliver quality reports for clients to high professional standards.
Requirements Of Ecologist (Ornithology) Role
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.
* Working knowledge of ornithology, including identification, survey methods, and data interpretation.
* Experience conducting ecological fieldwork in various environments. Strong understanding of relevant wildlife legislation, bird protection guidelines, and ecological assessment frameworks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent computer literacy.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience with GIS mapping and spatial data analysis is desirable
* Familiarity with acoustic monitoring technologies and data processing tools is desirable
* Experience contributing to conservation projects, land management plans, or renewable energy assessments is desirable.
This is a full time, permanent position. Applications should be made to with an accompanying CV together with a short paragraph outlining your ornithology experience. Closing date for applications is 18th December 2025