Senior Conservation Lead – Native Species Recovery

AVART Personal GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in East Anglia is seeking an experienced Senior Conservation Officer. This role involves overseeing the implementation of species recovery projects, leading a small team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote biodiversity. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive conservation experience, and strong project management skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £33,542.50 per annum and requires a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum of experience in staff management.
• Minimum two years of professional conservation experience, including ex-situ management of species.
• Strong evaluation experience in survey methods, data handling, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily implementation of ex-situ species recovery projects.
• Manage conservation staff, volunteers, and work placements.
• Coordinate biodiversity survey efforts and habitat restoration initiatives.

Skills

Fieldwork skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in conservation biology, zoology, ecology or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

A leading conservation organization in East Anglia is seeking an experienced Senior Conservation Officer. This role involves overseeing the implementation of species recovery projects, leading a small team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote biodiversity. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, extensive conservation experience, and strong project management skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £33,542.50 per annum and requires a UK driving license.