About The Role
Do you have an interest in wildlife and the natural world? Are you interested in working flexibly for a world class environmental consultancy? This role will give you a good insight into the world of environmental consultancy.
You will support our work in image processing, data handling, image analysis and project work as required. Many of the images that you will have to interpret are of birds. While marine mammals are part of this role, the main focus is on birds in the marine environment. An interest in wildlife, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to identify Britain’s common birds and / or marine mammals is essential.
For the right candidate there may be opportunities for progression within the role itself as well as progression into other areas of APEM’s business.
Successful applicants should preferably have a degree in biology / environmental science / remote sensing or relevant experience in bird identification. You must be able to record data carefully and systematically and write clearly. You should have a good understanding of Excel and some experience of GIS software packages would be useful. Previous experience undertaking ornithology fieldwork surveys would be desirable.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. They have also taken on work that has improved consultancy skills that have aided their career. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
You will also be able to add a covering note, we strongly recommend you highlight your suitability in this note, specifically where you have developed your knowledge and recognition of birds or marine mammals.
About Us
APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally.
Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.
