Senior Conservation Leader
1 month ago
Bristol Zoological Society, a leading conservation and education charity, is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead its Field Conservation and Science team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing high-profile international field programmes and multiple projects worldwide, working with various taxa and habitats and partnering with four higher education bodies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Society's senior leadership team, working closely with the Director of Conservation to achieve strong impact in the conservation strategy, higher education, and external partnerships. The role requires a leader with strong experience in the higher education sector and practical field conservation, with a proven track record of delivering conservation projects and programmes.
The ideal candidate will be a member of the Society's senior leadership team, working to develop the Bristol Zoo Project, a landmark tourist attraction. They will be responsible for managing budgets, developing teams, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. A strong understanding of the UK and international higher education and further education sectors is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate adaptive management in the rapidly evolving conservation sector.
The Society offers a range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, access to a company pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and access to resources to support physical, mental, and financial health. The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly, with opportunities for hybrid working and a cycle to work scheme.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Field Conservation and Science team, overseeing high-profile international field programmes and multiple projects worldwide.
- Work closely with the Director of Conservation to achieve strong impact in the conservation strategy, higher education, and external partnerships.
- Develop and manage budgets, teams, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with four higher education bodies and other partners to deliver conservation projects and programmes.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Strong experience in the higher education sector and practical field conservation.
- Proven track record of delivering conservation projects and programmes.
- Ability to demonstrate adaptive management in the rapidly evolving conservation sector.
- Strong understanding of the UK and international higher education and further education sectors.
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