Overview

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term, 2 years, with the possibility of extension

Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford (flexibility available).

We are looking for a passionate and committed professional to join our Conservation Strategy Directorate to help lead our expanding operations in priority areas for nature’s recovery.

The ideal candidate will have a conservation background, with proven experience in developing landscape-scale conservation projects, and working with novel funding sources (e.g., biodiversity and carbon offsets, and natural capital investments).

The Head of Wider Countryside Conservation will be responsible for co-ordinating the strategic delivery of BBOWT’s wider countryside work to achieve positive outcomes for wildlife. This will include leading all operational aspects of developing and delivering conservation programmes in the wider countryside, beyond our network of nature reserves. In particular they will lead the development of a new wildlife and farming initiative to support more sustainable and wildlife friendly land management practices on agricultural land.

How to apply

For full details on how to apply for the post, please visit our website www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs or email recruitment@bbowt.org.uk.

CVs will not be accepted. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2020.

Interviews are TBC, likely to be held week commencing 29th June 2020.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.