Overview

WildTeam UK (www.wildteam.org.uk) is a registered UK charity. Our mission is to support the conservation of biodiversity through building the capacity of organisations and individuals around the world to carry out effective conservation.

Job description

WildTeam UK are seeking a conservationist to join our small and dynamic team in the position of Partnership engagement specialist, reporting directly to the Executive Director. The focus of the position will be to engage partners such as universities and conservation organisations so that they are aware of and can assess if WildTeam training is right for their students/staff. Specifically, the position holder will be identifying, making contact with, and developing a relationship with university course leaders and senior staff of conservation organisations.

Job details:
Salary: £23,284 to £26,460 a year, dependent on experience
Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK
Hours: Full time – 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday, 7 hours a day 
Position Type: Paid 
Contract Type: Fixed-term 12 month contract (with 3 month probation period)
Annual leave: 30 days

Application dates:
Closing: 11 p.m. 8 November 2021
Proposed interview dates: 15-25 November 2021
Candidate selection: 26 November 2021
Proposed start date: 4 January 2022

The most important qualities we look for in all our employees are a positive attitude and “one team” approach. We recruit people who are highly motivated to support nature conservation, take responsibility for their work, can solve complex problems, have a fearless attitude, and are ready for a challenge.

This position will suit someone with the attributes listed in Table 1, and the attitudes described in Table 2.

You can also view the Job Description online here.

Table 1. Responsibilities and required attributes.

Responsibility	Attribute
1. Network building	1.1 Excellent communication skills (E). 1.2 Masters or PhD in conservation related subject (E). 1.3 Knowledge of university conservation courses and conservation organisations (E). 1.4 Experience building professional relationships with senior academics and conservation professionals (D).
2. Project management	2.1 Certified in Project Management for Wildlife Conservation (D).

Note: E = essential, and D = desirable.

 

Table 2. WildTeam values and attitudes.

Value	Attitude	Examples
Believing in people (the one team approach)	WildTeam love	Concerned primarily with achieving WildTeam vision
		Thinks of and/or positively participates in some activities to bind the team together
	Helping others	Seeks out people in other workstreams for collaboration; contributing individually and supporting others
		Helps and encourages people in other conservation organisations, and treats them as partners
	Respecting each other	Listens to and accurately captures others’ expectations, ideas and concerns. Asks for clarification when unclear on something
		Uses professional, polite and respectful tone / words when interacting with all WildTeam staff and people outside WildTeam during the course of work
		Understands and values other staff / work streams / activities
	Trusting each another	Assumes others in WildTeam have good motivations / make decisions in the best interests of WildTeam / speak truthfully
		Supports final decisions irrespective of personal opinion or understanding of rational Spends time to explain the rationale of the decision to other members of staff where any misunderstanding remains
	Celebrating and encouraging diversity	Actively encourages and / or celebrates differences in thought, ways of doing things, appearances, and personal lifestyle choices
Being grounded in reality	Looking for facts	Actively searches for key and relevant evidence to base decisions / suggestions / actions on
	Communicating  clearly	Is clear, concise and thorough when giving directions / explanations and responding to questions
		Speaks the truth in a respectful  /  thoughtful way for the benefit of conservation
Acting fearlessly	Keeping a cool head	Keeps professional, positive, calm and level-headed, keeping focus on the best course of action for the team, even during times of difficulty
	Deciding efficiently	Makes clear, prompt, and well rationalised decisions which are in the best interest of WildTeam’s vision, with appropriate levels of consultation
	Keeping on track	Sticks by group/individual decisions that are difficult / unpopular if in best interest of the team  / conservation
	Innovating	Looks for and proposes or tries new ways to improve current practices or overcome difficulties when necessary
	Being accountable	Takes responsibility for own words / actions / mistakes and their impact on others / organisation / own development
	Always learning	Actively looking for, using, sharing, and being appreciative of feedback
		Spends time to develop new skills or learn about new developments in conservation practises
Celebrating nature	Spending time in nature	Taking time out from office work to explore and enjoy the nature you are helping to save
	Sharing your love of nature with others	Telling others about your work or what you love about nature through WildTeam or other outlets
	Making work fun	Making work and team interactions as fun and friendly as possible

 

How to apply

Please fill in this form. No agencies please.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK. Applicants not short-listed for interview will not receive a reply.

The first interview will last an hour and will likely be carried out remotely. A second interview may be required and referees will only be contacted once a conditional job offer has been made.