Closing date: Thursday 2 October 2025
Salary: £32,000- £36,000 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ
The Auk Disturbance Project Development Manager will lead Cornwall Wildlife Trust's role in the final stages of development of the Reducing Auk Disturbance programme – a major partnership tackling the impact of offshore wind on seabirds such as guillemots and razorbills. Supported by offshore wind developers, this strategically significant project will shape the future delivery phase intended to generate evidence to inform future policy and compensation mechanisms, including the Marine Recovery Fund.
The role involves overseeing this development stage, managing relationships with partners and stakeholders (including Defra, Natural England, OWIC and COWSC), and planning future work to provide credible, scalable evidence on disturbance reduction. This is a unique opportunity to drive forward an initiative with tangible conservation impact and long-term influence on national policy.
Main responsibilities
Regulatory and Programme Alignment
Act as the key point of contact between Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the developer group, ensuring regular updates, clear communication, and responsiveness to evolving needs
Work closely with project partners and statutory stakeholders to ensure planned delivery aligns with national frameworks for offshore wind ecological compensation
Engage the COWSC Gateway Group, Natural England, Defra, and OWIC to ensure proposed delivery phase project outputs are relevant and influential at a strategic level
Support discussions on the potential future recognition of reducing disturbance as an approved compensation measure through national mechanisms (e.g. Marine Recovery Fund), while focusing on the practical needs of the current development phase
Project Coordination and Delivery
Plan the detailed implementation, and proposed evaluation of future project activities across all workstreams and multiple sites
Monitor progress against the 12-month delivery plan, ensuring key milestones are met and risks are managed
Coordinate with proposed delivery partners, including University of Exeter, GoBe Consultants, Cornwall Marine & Costal Code Groups, WiSe, and local conservation groups
Oversee internal reporting and contribute to external reporting, including updates to the developer group and project steering group
Financial Management and Administration
Manage the project budget in line with agreed forecasts, ensuring spending is monitored, tracked, and reported. Get consensus on scope of delivery phase funding and use that to develop fully costed programme of work
Support procurement, grant administration, and contract management in line with organisational and funder requirements
Field Support and Flexibility
Provide additional capacity for fieldwork delivery including assisting with seabird monitoring, data collection, and on-water interventions where appropriate
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and partners
Help facilitate the coordination of the project's steering group and attend stakeholder meetings, workshops, and annual conferences
Benefits:
* Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
* Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
* 3 days Christmas Business Closure for 2025
* All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
* Free onsite parking at Five Acres
* Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to by Midnight on Thursday 2 October 2025.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dan Barrios-O'Neill at dan.barrios-
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 October 2025.
Disability Confident Employer:
At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you.
Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and considerate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.
By choosing to be part of our team, you are joining an organisation that prioritises inclusivity and values the unique contributions of every team member. We celebrate diversity and recognise that our differences make us stronger. Apply now to embark on a journey with us, where your abilities are celebrated, and your individuality is embraced.
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.