Head of Higher Education and Field Conservation

4 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Full time
Head of Higher Education and Field ConservationBristol Zoo Project

Closing date for applications is: 29th Nov 2024

Contracted Hours: 37.5

Location: Bristol Zoo Gardens and Bristol Zoo Project

Contract Type: Permanent

Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Bristol Zoo Project (previously Wild Place Project), higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting a Head of Higher Education and Field Conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Conservation and Science team.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Conservation, this role is critical to ensuring that the Society’s conservation strategy, higher education and other external partnerships are achieving strong impact, throughout this period of change and for the future. The role includes leadership and oversight of high-profile international field programmes and multiple projects across the world, working with a range of taxa and habitats as well as partnerships with four higher education bodies and a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates will be leaders with strong experience in the higher education sector and practical field conservation. Experience of working internationally is a must as will be sensitively working with other cultures to achieve solid conservation impact. You must be proactive and able to work with highly motivated multi-disciplinary teams. In addition, you will be a member of our senior leadership team working to deliver our strategy and develop the Bristol Zoo Project, a landmark tourist attraction which draws visitors from all over the region. Familiarity with the wider conservation community and understanding of the role of zoos in conservation is essential.

The ability to demonstrate adaptive management in the rapidly evolving conservation sector, strong understanding of the UK and international higher education and further education sectors and strong team development with multi-cultural diplomacy are important attributes we are seeking. Good financial acumen, strong budget management and being well organised are essential to the role.

Your work-life balance is important to us, and we’re happy to support flexible working – be that through your working pattern, or hybrid working for certain roles. We just need to ensure that you have some time to connect with the rest of your team and are able to deliver the responsibilities of your role.

Benefits include:

  • 30 days of annual leave (Pro-rated, inclusive of bank hols) increasing with length of service with an option to buy up to 5 days’ additional holiday
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Enhanced family leave – supporting you with the important milestones in your life with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in service benefit (x3 salary)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans supporting you to spread the cost of environmentally friendly transport options
  • Other flexible benefits including access to a health cash plan to help you with everyday healthcare costs
  • Access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of retailers to help make your money go further including gym discounts
  • Option for Lifestyle Break after one years’ service
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  • Free on-site car park

To apply for this role please sign into our recruitment portal and upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the person specification in the job description.

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