New Brownfield Stepping Stones Officer vacancy

Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates. Buglife are at the forefront of brownfield habitat and species conservation in the UK. We have carried out much work in the Thames Gateway and have been involved with campaigning to save important brownfield sites in this region. We are developing our brownfield work in Northern England and we are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to take forward this work.

You will work with the Brownfield Conservation Officer to develop, manage and implement brownfield conservation projects nationally so as to secure the conservation of threatened invertebrate species on brownfield land in the UK.

You will implement existing brownfield projects in Teesside, Scunthorpe and Peterborough, ensuring that projects are delivered to a high standard and that all funding requirements are met.

You will also assist the Brownfield Conservation Officer with responses to relevant national and local planning consultations and applications; inform and influence new and existing brownfield regeneration policy; assist with campaigning work to protect identified threatened brownfield sites.

A key element of the role will be to work with developers, land owners, site managers, conservation organisations, local authorities and other key stake holders to raise awareness and develop innovative solutions to the conservation management of brownfield habitats. This will include organising regional ‘Planning for Brownfield Best Practice’ training events and workshops in the North of England.

Location: You will be required to spend at least a day each week at our Peterborough HQ, more when you first start the job. However, there is opportunity for out-posting to the North of England.

How to apply

Please send both a CV and a letter of application. Your letter should fill a maximum of 3 sides of A4 paper, and should briefly address each point of the Person Specification. Please give examples of your relevant experience and how you fulfill the requirements for the post. CV’s that are supplied without a full letter of application, as detailed above, will not be considered.

Please send your application via post to:

Sarah Henshall

Brownfield Conservation Officer

Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust
First Floor
90 Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1DY