Graduate Digital Ecologist (Avian Ecology)

About Avian Ecology

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland.

Avian Ecology, an Origin Enterprises company, is a growing ecological consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and land-use projects across the UK, with a strong and expanding portfolio in the renewables sector, including onshore wind and solar.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Graduate Digital Ecologist to join our growing data team. This role will primarily focus on data management, data entry, quality assurance, and GIS support, ensuring that ecological data is accurately processed, maintained, and ready for analysis and reporting. You will play a key role in supporting our consultants by maintaining high standards of data integrity across a wide range of projects.

While the core of this position is office-based and digitally focused, there will be opportunities to gain practical field experience and develop an understanding of ecological survey methods. Fieldwork will form a smaller component of the role, offering valuable context to the data you manage rather than being a primary responsibility.

This position is ideally suited to a graduate with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in developing technical expertise in ecological data systems and GIS within a commercial consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks (including but not limited to the following):

•    Digital entry and processing of field data
•    Tracking of data entry requirements
•    Quality assurance of data entered
•    Assisting GIS team with data visualisation 
•    Geospatial data conversion and cleaning
•    Produce monthly data reports as required

Key Skills, Experience & Attributes

Essential:

•    Degree in Ecology or related discipline
•    Excellent Attention to detail
•    Keen to learn and willing to take instruction
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Motivated and committed team player
•    Highly organised and able to manage workload and priorities

Desirable:

•    Knowledge of the ecology sector 
•    Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
•    Previous data management experience
•    Proficient in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
•    Agile thinker and problem solver

Why work for us?

We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.

New for 2026, colleagues can now purchase additional annual leave, giving you more freedom to balance work and life in a way that suits you. You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.

Visit our website to learn more — and grow with us.

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