INFORMATION PACK
Conservation Manager – full time
This pack contains:
· A summary of the Trust
· A summary of the Conservation Manager post
· A job description and person specification for the role of Conservation Manager
Applications
Applications are only accepted on a completed application form, we do not accept CVs and covering letters. The application form can be downloaded from http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs
Applications should be sent to
Application deadline midnight on Sunday 2nd July 2017
Interviews
Interview date Tuesday 25th July 2017 – Five Acres, Allet, Truro.
Contact
To discuss the post please contact Cheryl Marriott, Head of Conservation on 01872 302234.
Summary of the Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust was established in 1962. It fulfils a unique role in that it is concerned solely with Cornwall and deals with all aspects of conserving the county's wildlife and wild places. We now have over 17,000 adult members including over 4,500 family members so engaging with these people to continue our work is key.
Our vision is a county that is richer in wildlife, cared for and appreciated by everyone. Our mission is to rebuild Cornwall's biodiversity and engage local people and visitors with the natural environment. We inspire and educate children and adults through events, manage 57 nature reserves, advise and encourage landowners and farmers to manage their land for nature and we work in partnership with fishermen and other marine organisations to help protect our seas.
Summary of the Conservation Manager job role
The Trust is looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic and approachable Conservation Manager to work on a variety of terrestrial nature conservation projects and programmes. The work will include managing existing projects, developing new projects and applying for project funding.
Existing work areas include the Cornwall Beaver Project, Operation Hedgehog, Badger vaccination on Trust Reserves, Catchment Projects, Living Churchyards, Neighbourhood Planning and County Wildlife Sites.
This role is 37.5 hours a week and typical hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm. Occasional weekend work will be required. The Trust will consider flexible working arrangements.
The salary for this role is £26,000 per annum.
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF JOB
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JOB TITLE : Conservation Manager
POST NO : 34
FUNCTION : Conservation
RESPONSIBLE TO : Head of Conservation
RESPONSIBLE FOR : Conservation Officer and volunteers (with potential for more project funded staff as new projects are developed/re-organised)
LOCATION : Allet near Truro
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2. OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
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To oversee the delivery of a varied selection of the Trust’s Living Landscapes conservation projects and programmes.
To develop new and existing Living Landscapes projects and apply for funding.
To work in partnership across different departments of the Trust and with other external conservation organisations to maximise opportunities for protecting and enhancing Cornwall’s habitats and species.
To help provide the Trust’s responses to planning consultations and be responsible for our strategic involvement in spatial planning.
Have an overview of relevant conservation restricted fund budgets and authorise expenditure according to agreed budgets.
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3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Project Management
· Manage certain Living Landscapes projects and related funding.
Project Development
· Develop the Trust’s priority conservation projects as outlined in the Strategic Plan and provide input to externally led projects as required.
Staff and Volunteer Management
· Manage staff and volunteers linked to the Conservation Projects and Programmes to include recruitment, performance review and provision of all necessary management support (line management).
· Where necessary, recruit and supervise long-term volunteers and other volunteers.
Budgets and Financial Control
§ Prepare and manage budgets for conservation projects as necessary.
§ Administer grant funding (claims and reports) for projects.
§ Fundraise for projects where required.
Strategy, Policy and Partnerships
· Participate in strategic partnerships such as the Cornwall Biodiversity Initiative.
· Work with the Head of Conservation to devise policies and position statements where relevant.
Internal and External Liaison
· Maintain regular liaison with Conservation Section staff, and other Trust staff and Trust committees.
· Work with the Reserves section of the Trust on joint projects where the outcomes are relevant to both
· Attend external liaison meetings as appropriate (such as the Cornwall Federation of WIs Environment sub-committee).
· Liaise with other Wildlife Trusts as required both in the South West and beyond.
Spatial Planning
· Provide the Trust’s response to consultations and enquiries for information about development planning as required.
· Respond to public queries regarding planning issues.
· Provide input to strategic development plans and planning guidance documents such as Neighbourhood Plans.
Communication
§ Publicise our conservation work to a variety of audiences to communicate our messages and to raise the profile of the Trust. This can take various forms including writing in Wild Cornwall magazine, press releases, TV and radio, Trust events, illustrated talks, the Trust’s website and social media platforms.
Miscellaneous
§ As a core-funded member of staff the post holder will be asked to complete other tasks from time-to-time where these can be accommodated in the workload.
JOB TITLE : Conservation Manager
POST NUMBER : 34
FUNCTION : Conservation
This section details the experience, skills, knowledge and personal qualities required for the post.
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Area A EXPERIENCE
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· Manage a diverse programme of work.
· Project management – this includes staff, volunteer and budget management.
· Experience of ecological assessment and interpreting ecological information using ecological skills and knowledge as outlined below.
· Development of new projects – specify project and prepare project outlines.
· Fundraising for new projects – proven experience of investigating appropriate funds, preparing grant applications, liaising with funders and claiming grants.
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Area B KNOWLEDGE
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· Knowledge of Cornwall’s habitats and species and issues of nature conservation relevance in the county.
· Specialist knowledge and understanding of nature conservation and ecology.
· Understanding of ecosystem services, natural capital and environmental growth.
· Knowledge and understanding of nature conservation and planning legislation and ability to interpret legislation in a wide range of situations.
· Working knowledge of the Trust’s diverse operations and of other environmental organisations.
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Area C SKILLS
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· Ability to manage own work programme with minimal support.
· Staff and volunteer development and management.
· Ability to identify important habitats and many key species when ‘in the field’.
· Ability to prepare concise, effective reports and letters e.g. written responses to planning applications as well as writing informally for a generalist audience.
· Ability to speak clearly and confidently when explaining the Trust’s projects and programmes.
· Use computer word processing and database packages- GIS knowledge is an advantage.
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Area D PERSONAL QUALITIES
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· Strong commitment to nature conservation and the work of the Trust.
· Well organised and able to work on own initiative.
· Ability to work well as part of a team.
· Effective communicator and able to motivate others.
· Enthusiastic and approachable.