Estate Biodiversity Manager

3 days ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estate Biodiversity Manager to join our team at BIAZA. As a key member of our professional team, you will be responsible for promoting UK native species and habitats across our Estate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on planning, development, and delivery of our 30% target for land protected and managed for UK biodiversity by 2030.
  • Ensure robust monitoring to inform management decisions and demonstrate conservation impact.
  • Manage delivery of on-site activities, including control of contractors, project management, and ensuring robust health & safety processes.
  • Collaborate with other zoo teams to deliver on-site UK biodiversity activities and develop opportunities to utilize biodiversity areas for activities such as training, volunteering, and public engagement.
  • Support other teams and zoo operations in achieving net gains for UK biodiversity.
  • Support and engage in internal and external activities that connect the Zoo Estate with the wider landscape and local conservation strategies, and related networks.

The Package

  • Salary of £38,952.52 per annum.
  • Typically, 8am – 5pm (with 1 hour lunch), Mon-Fri, working hours but with flexibility as required to cater for seasonal activities.
  • 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
  • Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops, and more via Perks.
  • Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%.

Requirements

  • BSc or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a conservation-related subject.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of UK biodiversity conservation and/or ecological consultancy.
  • Understanding of UK conservation legislation and delivery mechanisms and the organisations involved in delivery.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Good level of computer literacy and data management skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal and facilitation skills.
  • Experience of multi-stakeholder working in relation to land management and evidence of collaborative working across different teams.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the ex-situ and in-situ conservation role of zoos.
  • Member, or working towards membership, of a relevant professional membership body such as CIEEM.
  • Good proof reading and editing skills.
  • Experience in GIS/Spatial mapping.
  • Experience of BNG, Agri-Environment, and other UK conservation-focused schemes.
  • Experience of Construction, Design & Management regulation and contractor management.
  • Driving license.
  • Appropriate licenses to conduct/oversee core ecological services would be beneficial.

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