Training & Vacancies

Seasonal Bat Ecologist Vacancies

About -

Seasonal bat ecologists support our licensed bat survey team between mid-May and August - up to two evenings or early mornings per week. Each survey takes 3 - 5 hours, including travel time, and seasonal surveyors would be needed on an ad-hoc basis. Surveys would generally take place within one hour traveling time from Inverness.  

This a a great opportunity for anyone looking to build on and log bat survey survey experience; particularly useful for those wishing to record visits with licensed surveyors and trainers in support of an application for a NatureScot Bat Survey Licence.

Role requirements - 

Some experience of bat detector use, bat identification and activity survey is desirable and we ask that candidates have a full, clean driving licence, are reliable, organised and flexible with time and are based within easy reach of Inverness. 

Our Offer -

  • Minimum £15 per hour, subject to experience (includes travel time)
  • Training and support by a licensed bat ecologist trainer
  • Full training on survey techniques and analysis would be given, as required

Vacancies -

Our 2024 seasonal bat ecology team is now full - no vacancies; however, if you would like to be considered for joining our team for a future bat season, enquiries from candidates with relevant survey experience are welcome, so please get in touch. 

Bat Training - Building Professionals

About - 

Our Bats for Building Professionals course is for local authority planners, architects, building surveyors, pest controllers - anyone who is responsible for buildings and their development, renovation or maintenance. 

Course Content - 

  • Bat biology and ecology - a bat year, focus on local species, habitat preferences
  • How do we look for bats?
  • Bats and signs - identifying Potential Roost Features (PRF), bat use of buildings, etc.
  • Where are bats likely to be present and why?
  • Case studies - small-scale development and best practice
  • Site visit/s - Looking for PRF and signs

Date - 

Autumn 2025 - TBA

Cost - 

£195.00 per person - maximum 6 attendees

Location - 

This course is based near Inverness, Scottish Highlands. Venue TBA

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