Species Monitoring Network Development Officer - Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

Scotlink; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A wildlife charity in Bournemouth is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Species Programmes Team. Responsibilities include increasing capacity for volunteer recruitment and training, developing resources, and organizing workshops. This role is pivotal for supporting biodiversity efforts and engaging volunteers effectively. The ideal candidate should be team-focused, organized, and possess a full clean driving licence. The position is part-time, with a pro-rata salary of £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience in training or supporting volunteers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Work to increase capacity for recruiting volunteers.
• Develop training resources and new volunteering opportunities.
• Organise workshops in collaboration with partners and volunteers.

Skills

Team-focused

Self-starter

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) is a national wildlife charity dedicated to the conservation of our native amphibians and reptiles. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, team-focused, self-starter to join our Species Programmes Team based at our office in Bournemouth.

The person appointed will work to increase ARC’s capacity to recruit, train and support a diverse community of volunteers and partners to take part in the National Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring Programme in Dorset. The post will involve developing training resources, designing new volunteering opportunities, organising workshops and close collaboration with colleagues across ARC, partner organisations and volunteers. A full, clean driving licence is required and the successful candidate will begin in February 2026 working 3 days per week (22.5 hrs) on a salary rate of £28,000 pro rata per annum.

An Application form, including job description and person specificationis available from our website.

To apply for the position please forward a completed Application Form, along with a brief covering letter to [e-mail]

For further information about the job please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications – 9:00am 12thJanuary 2026.