APEM

About APEM

Salary: £17,500 plus benefits Deadline for applications: 15th March 2020 About APEM APEM is Europe’s largest specialist aquatic environmental consultancy. We offer our clients an integrated approach to the investigation and management of freshwater catchments and terrestrial and marine habitats and operate UK wide and internationally. Our consultants are recognised experts in their fields, and as a company we pride ourselves on our commitment to scientific rigour and an excellent service in providing solutions to our clients. 2019 was a big year for APEM. We were awarded water industry consultant of the year and we completed a management buyout. In 2020 and beyond we will continue our ambitions for growth and innovation. APEM is a highly reputable company, renowned for our quality and long list of trusted clients, who once secured, provide repeat business year after year, trusting us to deliver a high-quality service at a fair price. About the role This is an excellent opportunity for high-calibre and motivated scientists to join our growing team for an initial period of 3 months. We are looking for motivated individuals to join the ornithology team to work as an image analysts who will be involved with locating and identifying wildlife and to help with other related tasks. Based at either APEM’s headquarters in Stockport or the Chester office at Hawarden Airport you will be expected to assist in image analysis, data handling, species identification and other project work as required. Many of the images that you will have to interpret are of birds and marine mammals in the marine environment. An interest and ability to identify common British birds and other wildlife and, a keen eye for detail 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. About you Successful applicants should preferably have a degree in biology / environmental science / remote sensing or relevant experience in bird identification or other ornithology or marine mammal 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 and some experience of GIS software packages is essential. Previous experience undertaking ornithology fieldwork surveys would be desirable. You must be able to record data carefully and systematically, and write clearly. Flexibility and reliability are key requirements in this role and a good attention to detail is required. Required skills: Attention to detail Ability to record data carefully and systematically Proficient in Excel and GIS Self motivated Problem solving capabilities

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Company Type: Private

Company Size: 501 - 1000

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