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APEM Limited is Europe’s largest specialist aquatic science consultancy, offering our clients an integrated approach to every aspect of the scientific study, investigation and management of both freshwater and marine habitats. With over 25 years’ experience we operate UK wide as well as internationally, and our scientists are recognised experts in their fields.

The Remote Sensing / Ornithology Divisions are an expanding part of the business, with four APEM-owned survey aircraft and a selection of top of the range remote sensing equipment. As a company we pride ourselves on our commitment to scientific and client service excellence.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre and motivated ornithologist to join our growing team for an initial period of 3 months. We are looking for a motivated individual to join the ornithology team to work as a bird and marine mammal image analyst and to help with other tasks.

You will be expected to to assist 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 and marine mammals. An interest in wildlife and the ability to identify Britain’s common birds and / or marine mammals would be highly advantageous.

Successful applicants should preferably have a degree in biology / environmental science / remote sensing or relevant experience in bird identification or other ornithology related work. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work to tight deadlines. You will be an active team player.  Understanding of MS Office packages such as Excel is essential, and some experience of GIS software packages is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided. You must be able to record data carefully and systematically, and write clearly. Flexibility and adaptability are key requirements in this role.

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. 

How to apply

We are looking to recruit two assistant consultants:

One role will be based at Remote Sensing’s operational office at Hawarden  /Chester Airfield or at APEM's Stockport Headquarters. The closing date for this role is 30th October 2015.

One role will be based at Remote Sensing’s operational office at Hawarden / Chester Airfield. The closing date for this role is 13th November 2015.

To apply, please download an application form (link below).

APEM Application Form.docx

To apply for the Assistant Consultant role based in Chester or Stockport: please email a completed application form, along with a detailed CV and covering letter to recruitment@apemltd.co.uk by 30th October 2015. The subject heading of the email should state your name - "Assistant Consultant 151030 - your preferred location".

To apply for the Assistant Consultant role based in Chester: please email a completed application form, along with a detailed CV and covering letter to recruitment@apemltd.co.uk by 13th November 2015. The subject heading of the email should state "your name - Assistant Consultant 151113 - Chester".

If you have any queries, please email recruitment@apemltd.co.uk and one of our team will respond to you as soon as possible.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be progressed.