James Genge

Ambitious and versatile ecologist with hands-on experience in habitat and wildlife surveys, species monitoring, and the implementation of practical mitigation and habitat enhancement measures. Skilled in project delivery, report writing, data analysis, and stakeholder liaison, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Combines ecological expertise with experience in customer service and engineering to deliver sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

Assistant Ecologist - LC Ecological Services Ltd

(2025-04 - 2026-02)

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high quality ecological reports
• Supporting and advising on the delivery of mitigation and enhancement measures
• Managing a range of development projects

Ecologist - LC Ecological Services Ltd

(2026-02)

• Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys
• Producing high quality ecological reports
• Supporting and advising on the delivery of mitigation and enhancement measures
• Managing a range of development projects

Customer service agent - Konecta UK Ltd

(2024-07 - 2025-04)

• Providing customer service via telephone, email, web messages and social media
• Working on behalf of partworks subscription service

Grounds and Maintenance operative (Temporary) - Lovatt Holiday Parks

(2023-07 - 2023-09)

• Carried out lawn-mowing, strimming, hedgetrimming, blowing and litter picking
• Maintained the park grounds to a high standard
• Constructed storage containers

Research Assistant (Placement) - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

(2023-06 - 2023-06)

• Collected insect samples across UK farmlands using D-vacuum
• Identified species under microscope in the lab and recorded species abundance
• Collaborated with entomologists, students and landowners to increase biodiversity on farmlands
• Carried out pollinator surveys and bird surveys

Customer Delivery Driver (part time) - Sainsburys

(2021-11 - 2022-09)

• Delivered shopping to customers
• Worked with other staff members to ensure vans were loaded efficiently
• Adhered to strict safety and hygiene procedures

Research Assistant (Placement) - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

(2022-08 - 2022-08)

• Performed electric fishing on the river Frome with the purpose of capturing, tagging and re-releasing Salmonid parr
• Assisted in PIT tagging, data entry and scale sampling
• Collaborated with biologists, students and landowners

Research Assistant (Placement) - Nation Trust/RSPB/Bournemouth University

(2022-06 - 2022-06)

• Performed flora surveys across The Purbecks and Arne Heathlands
• Collaborated with fellow students to build a better picture of the distribution of flora and fauna in the area
• Recorded results and distribution patterns via data entry
• Developed research and conservation skills

Seasonal Surveyor (temporary) - Tetra Tech

(2022-06 - 2023-09)

• Carried out bat emergence and transect surveys across a range of environments
• Shadowed experienced ecologists

Sales Engineer - Hamworthy Pumps Ltd

(2020-01 - 2021-09)

• Provided technical quotation packages for pump spares and complete pump units
• Supported both large and small-scale projects
• Built relationships with customers
• Provided a high level of customer service

Account Manager - Aalco Metals Ltd

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Provided quotations and processed orders for non-ferrous metals
• Built relationships with customers, managing over 100 clients
• Assigned as products specialists due to engineering background
• Visited customer regularly to build rapport and to discuss new projects

Sales Executive - Ferrari Stainless and Alloys Ltd

(2015-09 - 2017-12)

• Provided quotations and processed orders for non-ferrous metals
• Developed new business opportunities

Apprentice Engineer/CNC Machinist - KW Engineering Ltd

(2012-08 - 2015-08)

• Operated CNC machinery for the manufacture of precision aerospace instruments
• Gained experience in all aspects of the business, including quality control, raw material processing and logistics
• Trained apprentices on the use of machinery and general engineering principles

BSc - Ecology and Wildlife Conservation - Bournemouth University (2021 - 2024)

Level 3 Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Paragon skills (2011 - 2014)

Corfe Hills School (2009 - 2011)