Volunteer Conservation Officer x2

This is an exciting voluntary placement, to provide a solid base for a career in nature conservation. The Volunteer Conservation Officers will gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of conservation work.

Position details

Commitment:

Weekdays, Weekends

Frequency:

Daily

APPLICATION EXTENSION. This application deadline has been extended to Monday 29^th Jan at 11:59pm

Role Description

Working with the Wider Countryside Team staff, the successful candidates will assist with the practical tasks of species and habitat surveys, habitat management and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with surveys of habitats such as woodland, grassland, hedgerow, and watercourse

• Produce Phase 1 habitat maps using GPS and GIS mapping software

• Assist with the survey of County Wildlife Sites including undertaking surveys and producing survey reports

• Assist with planning and undertaking species surveys (e.g. water voles, great crested newt, bats, and non-native invasive species)

• Participate in practical habitat management tasks

• Assist staff with preparation for volunteer work parties e.g. completing risk assessments, tools maintenance and site preparation work

• Assist with the delivery of a varied and exciting programme of community engagement events.

• Assist with ongoing landowner liaison

• Help with planning casework, preparation of comments on planning applications and critical assessment of environmental statements

The responsibilities listed above suggest what may be available to the Volunteer Conservation Officer. The exact work programme will be based upon the specific interests of the successful candidate and work available at the time.

Location:

Based at our Cambourne office with some travel to sites and meetings across Cambridgeshire, for which expenses will be reimbursed.

Closing Date: Monday 29^th Jan at 11:59pm.

Hours Offered: 9am – 5pm, 3 days per week.

Equality and Diversity: We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Commitment required:

The placement is for 6 months, from the end of February to September, subject to a 2-month trial period. Working days will primarily be during the week, ideally Tuesday to Thursday, with occasional optional activities at weekends and evenings.