Conservation & Habitat Lead — Volunteer Engagement

Bbcwildlife; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

7% employer pension

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Friendly team of nature lovers

Job summary

BBCWT in Birmingham is seeking a Conservation Officer to take a leading role in managing land at EcoPark and Centre of the Earth, while developing and delivering Wild Work Days with corporate volunteers.

You’ll work with volunteers, contractors and communities to deliver practical conservation projects and help maintain high-quality habitats for wildlife, and to prepare and implement site management plans, monitor outcomes, and support funding programmes and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of EcoPark and Centre of the Earth to support nature-centred engagement activities.
• Develop and deliver Wild Work Days with corporate volunteer groups.
• Deliver practical habitat management, ecological enhancement and nature recovery projects.
• Work with volunteers, community groups and contractors to improve sites for wildlife and people.
• Prepare and implement site management plans and monitor outcomes.
• Support the delivery and administration of conservation projects, funding programmes and contracts.

Job description

BBCWT in Birmingham is seeking a Conservation Officer to take a leading role in managing land at EcoPark and Centre of the Earth, while developing and delivering Wild Work Days with corporate volunteers.

You’ll work with volunteers, contractors and communities to deliver practical conservation projects and help maintain high-quality habitats for wildlife, and to prepare and implement site management plans, monitor outcomes, and support funding programmes and contracts.