Location: Bedfordshire The ability of RSPB's world-class science to identify and redress the causes of decline in biodiversity is being constrained by our external income. The need to boost our external funding from hitherto largely untapped revenue streams is critical if we are to continue, and indeed expand, our vital conservation work. To this end, a new post of Science Fundraiser is being created to lead fundraising for RSPB Conservation Science. The post will focus initially on accessing funding from specialist sources, especially Research Councils, so minimising overlap with our core fundraising activity. The post-holder will sit within and work within the Project Development and Support Unit but liaise regularly with the Principal Research Manager and other staff in the Conservat