Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential professional and technical experience
A track record of successfully developing, managing and coordinating species recovery projects.
An experienced project manager, able to manage and prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and solve
problems, and manage budgets.
Strong knowledge of ecology, biology, social science and/or human-wildlife coexistence with applied
experience in species recovery initiatives, particularly conservation translocations.
Experience of working on the recovery of one or more of our current priority influential species: pine
marten, beaver, white-tailed eagle, golden eagle, wildcat, wood ants, soil fungi.
Experience of procurement and contract management, especially in the relevant areas of species
recovery, land management, feasibility studies and ecological survey and monitoring
A great team worker, adept at working under your own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary
team, taking ownership of the responsibilities of the role, building collaborative working relationships
with colleagues, and being adaptable in the face of changing situations.
Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, with a track record of developing constructive
collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including public sector, private
sector, and non-governmental organisations, volunteers and community groups.
An excellent communicator, both written and verbally, able to adapt to a range of audiences.
Competent using information technology, and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially
Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
Desirable professional and technical experience
Sound experience in the forestry sector. A working knowledge of environmental legislation and
regulation designations, including their practical application, with relevance to species reintroductions
Qualifications
Essential
Ecology, zoology or environmental degree, or equivalent professional experience in nature focussed
species recovery and reintroductions.
A full and current driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK.
Desirable A recognised project management qualification
A member of a relevant professional body, e.g. Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental
Management, Institute of Chartered Foresters
