Full time, permanent contract with an option for some working from home.
We are Chester Zoo
We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.
The Role Policy & Advocacy Officer
We now have an exciting new role for an outstanding Policy & Advocacy Officer. Reporting to the Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager, as part of our External Affairs Department, you’ll be responsible for supporting delivery of Chester Zoo’s policy and advocacy across a range of UK and international issues; including international conservation, UK wildlife, deforestation, conservation education, and sustainability.
The role requires experience in policy, advocacy and campaigning, problem-solving ability, strong research skills and an excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
We’re looking for someone who can:
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Support delivery of UK and international policy and advocacy activity, by conducting research and gathering evidence across a range of issues; monitoring developments in biodiversity and environmental policy; and supporting the development of policy content and campaign delivery.
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Help to maintain Chester Zoo’s recognised leadership on tackling deforestation, through supporting our engagement with relevant stakeholders (including corporate partners, industry and civil society) and our efforts to influence regulation and public policy.
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Support the building of relationships with international partners, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders.
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Represent the zoo at relevant policy forums and external events
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.
Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?
