Joining The Dots - Oxford, United Kingdom - Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

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Oxford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing date:
Sunday 3 September 2023

Salary:
£24,500 - £26,000 (GBP)

Contract type:
Fixed term / Working hours: Full time

Location:
The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT

The Joining the Dots Project Officer will contribute to nature's recovery and the conservation of local water vole populations through working to establish new mink control schemes within the three counties, with a particular focus on engaging with and recruiting landowners

Contact details:

Joining the Dots:

Mink Control Project Officer:

Salary:
£24,500- 26,000 per annum

Contract:
Fixed Term (20 month contract)

Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based:
The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford with travel to field sites required. Hybrid working available.

BBOWT has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong.

This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs.

The Joining the Dots Project Officer will contribute to nature's recovery and the conservation of local water vole populations through working to establish new mink control schemes within the three counties, with a particular focus on engaging with and recruiting landowners.

The role sits within the Conservation Strategy Directorate and will work closely with colleagues in the Mammal Team to integrate this new project with our existing Water Vole Recovery Project.

What you'll be doing;

Establishing and developing relationships with landowners
Training landowners to use mink rafts to monitor and trap mink
Undertaking monitoring, trapping and dispatch of mink when necessary
Collating trapping data and providing ongoing support to landowners
Promoting the project through targeted talks and written articles

What we're looking for;

Someone able to work with and enthuse landowners and project partners
Mammal trapping, handling and species control skills and knowledge
The ability to share knowledge and train others
Good knowledge of riparian mammal field signs
Ability to rapidly learn new technology and software

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us you'll also receive

Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave and generous occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and familyfriendly policies
Flexible working to achieve worklife balance
Pension (salary exchange) with generous employer contribution
Learning & Development Programme for all (SEED)
Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders across BBOWT, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access and a YuLife benefit package with free will writing, a variety of discounts and ability to claim vouchers to use in a wide range of stores when you redeem YuPoints earned by being active or meditation sessions.
Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support and personal development

How to apply
To find out more about what we do please visit our website.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XT

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