Conservation Projects Manager vacancy

Conservation Projects Manager

Salary: £23-28,000

Location: Peterborough

Position Type: Paid/Permanent

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Closing Date: 15 June 09

Help save the ‘small things that run the world’. Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust is a rapidly growing charity that aims to stop invertebrate extinctions and to raise awareness of these incredible animals.

The Conservation Projects Manager is a key post, responsible for developing and managing broad scale conservation and awareness raising projects across a range of habitats from heathland to brown-roofs, and from Peterborough to the Antarctic.This is a great opportunity to make a difference for highly threatened wildlife.

Departing post-holder Jamie Roberts says “I have enjoyed this role immensely, particularly the challenge of taking large conservation projects from concept to delivery”.

The rare Scarlet malachite beetle (Malachius aeneus) © Chris Gibson

You must have a high level of ability, and proven track record, in staff management, prioritisation, project administration and creativity. Such knowledge would normally be acquired only after at least three years management experience. Good conservation sector and ecological knowledge in the areas of policy, legislation, and land management is necessary, as is being able to communicate clearly and persuasively, and build partnerships. Experience of budgetary management, Health and Safety procedures, fundraising and research, survey and monitoring would be an advantage. A commitment to protecting the environment and a desire to make a positive difference are essential.The post holder must be able to work on his/her own initiative.

Please write to

Matt Shardlow
Buglife
First Floor
90 Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1DY

or email info@buglife.org.uk, enclosing a CV and a letter that explains why you are the person who will take forward our conservation projects work.

Deadline – 15 June 09.

Interviews will be held in Peterborough on 26 June 09.