Buglife
Location
Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Conservation Officer – Kernow Wyls (Part time, 4 days per week)
Duration: Until end of March 2027
Salary: £30,160.79 per annum
Location: Cornwall
Are you passionate about the small things that run the world? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and help to make a real difference for some of Cornwall’s most threatened invertebrates.
Buglife is recruiting a Conservation Officer to deliver our project Kernow Wyls: People for Pollinators, which is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, Kernow Wyls will work with landowners and communities along the north and south Cornish coasts to both restore wildflower-rich habitat for pollinating insects and undertake actions to support a suite of our most threatened coastal invertebrates including the Large Scabious Mining Bee ( Andrena hattorfiana ), the Long-horned Bee ( Eucera longicornis ) and the Hornet Robberfly ( Asilus crabroniformis ).
The Conservation Officer will raise awareness of invertebrates in Cornwall through delivery of talks, workshops, events and activities including many aimed at younger audiences in some of Cornwall’s urban areas.
This role will include: project management, partnership working, overseeing practical habitat management works, developing and delivering innovative ideas and solutions to species conservation, coordinating permissions and managing specialist contractors, working with local communities, managing volunteers, public relations, financial management and teamwork.
We are looking for someone who has their own area of interest and specialism, but can also demonstrate a broad knowledge of invertebrate ecology and a willingness to expand their knowledge and work in new areas.
Do you have?
This role is fixed term until 31st March 2027, based on 4 days a week. You will be based at our Plymouth office, although home working will be possible. A flexible approach to the working pattern will be considered for the successful candidate.
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 protected] .
About us
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:
Buglife offer a benefits package including, Enhanced Pension, Flexible Working, 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 3 years service) in addition to winter close between Christmas and New Year.
How to apply
A full job description is available on our website:
To apply please email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the best person to work with pollinators to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 18th March 24. Online interviews will be held on 25th March 24.
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£30.16k per annum
