Could you help us nurture and develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland and grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?

About the role

An exciting part-time (3 days a week) opportunity has arisen to join our DAERA-funded Botanical Skills Training Project in Northern Ireland.

The post holder will work with our Botanical Skills Officer and alongside another 3-days-a-week Training Officer to support the delivery of the remaining three years of our multi-strand, collaborative programme of botanical training and recording in Northern Ireland. This role will help increase participation and coverage for the National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) in NI, and improve quantity and quality of data and flow of plant records.

This role will include the development, trialling, promotion and delivery of plant identification and recording training courses for different skill levels, taxa and habitats. The post holder needs to be at least a level 3 on our Botanical Skills Ladder.

The post holder will also work closely with BSBI’s Communications Officer and Head of Science, along with other NPMS partners (Plantlife, UKCEH, JNCC, DAERA) and coordinators, to facilitate increased participation and coverage of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme in NI

The post holder will work with the botanical community in NI, including BSBI County Recorders, to identify and support training and recording needs, and to raise the profile of botany and BSBI. The job description and person specification can be found below.

Working within our small, friendly staff team who operate remotely across Britain and Ireland, the post holder would preferably work a hybrid combination between home and the DAERA Offices in Belfast.

Your job pack

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Job Application Form and Guidelines for Applicants
• Personal Details Form and Declaration
• Job Application Privacy Notice

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification carefully along with the job application guidance notes. Then complete the job application form and personal details form and submit these to recruitment@bsbi.org

Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 13 April

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 23 April

The postholder would ideally take up the position in June but we can be flexible and accept start dates in July or early August

BSBI aims to uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all its activity, including the recruitment and employment of staff. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of situation or background. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are currently underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Should you have any questions about the role or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch through recruitment@bsbi.org