Reports to: Head of Conservation and Land Management
Salary: £30,000
Hours: 37.5 (Flexible hours)
Based: Devizes
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) is looking for an experienced and innovative Manager to lead and develop the work undertaken by Chalkhill Environmental Consultants (CEC), a subsidiary company wholly owned by WWT. The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate team member to take on this important and rewarding role.
The successful applicant will be responsible for, managing, developing and expanding the services provided by CEC. They will have an excellent working knowledge of protected species and habitat surveys, wildlife legislation and the ability to compile technically competent reports. They will be able to produce accurate tender documents and have responsibility for preparing and managing budgets. The post holder will have experience of liaising with and advising developers, statutory agencies and local authorities. They will be able to advise clients on key ecological constraints that affect development projects and clearly communicate biodiversity enhancement opportunities.
There will be requirement to line manage one part time member of staff.
A full, clean driving licence is a requirement for this post.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was set up in 1962 to campaign and take action to protect the natural environment. Since then the Trust has grown to become one of the UK’s leading environmental charities, working to create a sustainable future for wildlife and people.
Closing Date: 17.00pm on Friday 13th January 2017
Candidates selected for interview will be notified by 17th January 2017. If you have not been contacted by this date then unfortunately you have not been successful in securing an interview. It is not our policy to give feedback at this stage.
Interviews: Friday 20th January 2017 WWT Head Quarters, Devizes
Please ensure when applying that you are available on this date.
A full job description and application form is available to download from our website
The Trust will only accept candidates on completion of our application form which can be found on our website.
