Invasive Species Program Lead

National Biodiversity Data Centre; Munster; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Biodiversity Data Centre in Ireland is seeking an Invasive Species Programme Manager to oversee delivery of the work programme, manage a small team of Invasive Species Officers and handle budget reporting.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification or at least five years in biodiversity, plus strong project management, strategic thinking and communication skills. Driving licence and work rights in Ireland are essential.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification Level 9 in biodiversity-related subject or five years’ relevant experience.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Minimum three years’ experience managing a team.
• Strong commitment to biodiversity conservation.
• Experience of networking and partner engagement.
• Ability to develop and think strategically.
• Good research and report writing skills.
• Good organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full clean Irish, EU or UK driving licence.
• Full rights to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing delivery of an agreed work programme, including programme reporting and management of an annual budget.
• Managing a small team of Invasive Species Officers.
• Reviewing and editing information relating to invasive species such as species action plans, risk assessments, guidance material and publications.
• Overseeing communications and relevant awareness campaigns.
• Promotion of invasive species recording and fostering greater collaboration between relevant partners.
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures of the National Biodiversity Data Centre are proactively implemented and that a positive work culture is fostered and promoted within the team.
• Contributing to the general work of the National Biodiversity Data Centre as requested.

Skills

Programme management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Research & report writing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Right to work in Ireland

Education

Postgraduate qualification Level 9 in biodiversity or related field

Job description

The National Biodiversity Data Centre in Ireland is seeking an Invasive Species Programme Manager to oversee delivery of the work programme, manage a small team of Invasive Species Officers and handle budget reporting.

The role requires a postgraduate qualification or at least five years in biodiversity, plus strong project management, strategic thinking and communication skills. Driving licence and work rights in Ireland are essential.