Botanical Field Surveyors

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Botanical Field Surveyors
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

Band 7, Salary: £20,786 pro rata
Fixed Term Appointment (April - September 2015)
37 hours per week

CEH are looking for 12 experienced botanical field surveyors to work on a project which aims to assess the performance of the sustainable land management scheme, Glastir. The posts will be managed by the Glastir Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (GMEP) team at CEH Bangor. However, the role demands a high level of flexibility regarding location as surveyors will be expected to travel throughout Wales for the duration of the contract. Initial appointments will be from April 2015 to September 2015.

Main duties for the role:

• To map the broad and priority habitats and associated landscape features of predetermined one kilometer squares using bespoke GIS and surveying software

• To identify higher plant species and bryophytes in a variety of plots across a range of habitats

• To collect soil samples and other environmental data as required

Successful candidates will require excellent botanical identification skills and the ability to recognize broad and priority habitats with experience of a range of ecological census techniques. You must be a team player, physically fit and able to carry field equipment in a range of habitats. You will be expected to work at a variety of locations throughout Wales for the duration of the survey. You must have a full valid driver’s license and a flexible approach to travel during the working week. You must be IT literate and some experience of GIS software is highly desirable, however full training will be provided

The surveyors appointed will split into teams to cover the whole of Wales. We will be looking to identify team leaders with proven leadership and management experience to co-ordinate and manage teams on a day to day basis in addition to the duties described above. Applicants should say in their covering letter if they would like to be considered for this leadership role. Salary for the team leader role will reflect the additional leadership skills and responsibility involved.

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Closing Date: 9th January 2015
Interview Date: 10^th and 11^th February 2015