Nature Conservation Specialist

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vox Consultants Full time

Job Summary

Vox Consultants is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ecology Centre Manager to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the supervision of the Nature Conservation Officers and Nature Conservation Apprentice, including the allocation of tasks to individual members of staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Centre Management
    • Manage the Ecology Centre as an education and visitor centre to promote nature conservation and other forms of sustainable living.
    • Ensure the centre's opening times meet the needs of customers.
  • Facilities Management
    • Ensure effective day-to-day management of the Ecology Centre.
    • Be responsible for facilities management, encompassing bookings, maintenance, security, and health and safety for the Centre.
  • Nature Conservation
    • Oversee the management and development of the borough's Local Nature Reserves and other nature conservation sites.
    • Review the way that they are managed and maintained.
  • Volunteer Management
    • Develop, co-ordinate, and promote the volunteer programme.
    • Supervise volunteers and create new volunteering opportunities.
  • Community Engagement
    • Advise other interested parties in improving and managing sites for nature conservation, including parks, schools, and community organisations.
    • Support the Head of Parks in developing strategic direction for the service.
  • Project Management
    • Manage projects to improve the nature reserves and other wildlife sites.
    • Ensure that the community is engaged and resources are managed effectively.
  • Representation
    • Represent the Council and Greenspace at events and meetings.
    • Make presentations and give talks to effectively promote the work of the service.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience of managing nature reserves, parks, or other open spaces.
  • Experience of supervising and managing staff or volunteers to deliver excellent services.
  • Experience of delivering an education/events programme and/or managing buildings or internal spaces.
  • Knowledge of a Council's duties around biodiversity and the role of urban nature conservation in delivering wider social objectives around healthy communities, social cohesion, and quality of life.
  • Knowledge of biodiversity policy and legislation as it applies to the planning system, including Biodiversity Action Plans and Biodiversity Net Gain.

Contract Details

  • Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend.
  • PAYE via Umbrella.
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32.00-£35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

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