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Join Buglife Cymru's mission to safeguard invertebrate species as a part-time Conservation Assistant in an impactful biodiversity project.
Overview
Salary
£18720 - £23400
Location
Wales, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Buglife Cymru is on a crucial mission to prevent invertebrate extinctions and ensure sustainable populations. By promoting the environmental significance of invertebrates, shaping policies, and facilitating conservation projects globally, Buglife is leading the way in biodiversity conservation. This is an exciting time to join a passionate team committed to making a real difference in the natural world.
- Support the Coal Spoil Connections project to enhance biodiversity data and public engagement.
- Develop skills in field surveys, species identification, presentation, and community leadership.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model with the flexibility of mixing office, home, and site work.
- Experience in conservation or a related field is desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
- Complete the application form and submit a CV and cover letter by October 28, 2024.
- Prepare for potential interviews scheduled for November 4, 2024.
Buglife Cymru is seeking to appoint a part-time (4 days per week) Conservation Assistant to support delivery of our Coal Spoil Connections project. This is a Buglife led partnership project that aims to better understand the value of coal spoil sites for biodiversity by building upon existing habitat and species data, and increase awareness of the value of coal spoil sites by engaging members of the public and decision makers.
The Conservation Assistant will have a unique opportunity to gain confidence and a variety of skills including: field survey and recording techniques; site assessments; species identification and ecology across a range of taxa (incl. invertebrates, flora, fungi); giving presentations; leading community events; and communications. We operate a hybrid working policy, offering a mix of office and home based working. You will also undertake regular site visits and meetings with Buglife staff, project partners and local communities. A flexible approach to the working pattern will be considered for the successful candidate.
Buglife’s aim is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and to achieve sustainable populations of invertebrates. We are working hard to achieve this through: Promoting the environmental importance of invertebrates and raising awareness about the challenges to their survival. Assisting in the development of legislation and policy that will ensure the conservation of invertebrates. Developing and disseminating knowledge about how to conserve invertebrates. Encouraging and supporting invertebrate conservation initiatives by other organisations in the UK, Europe and worldwide. Undertaking practical conservation projects that will contribute to achieving our aim.
Buglife offer a benefits package including, Enhanced Pension, Flexible Working, 23 days annual leave (pro rata – rising to 28 days pro-rata after 3 years service) in addition to winter close between Christmas and New Year.
To apply please fill in the form below and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the best person for this role. Please ensure completed applications are received by Monday 28 October 2024. Interviews will be held on Monday 4 November, location TBC. We pride ourselves on our commitment to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Should you require any support to assist you with your application please do not hesitate to contact us at [email removed - click apply for more details].
