Conservation, community and research lead

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a full time Conservation, Community and Research Lead to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role pays from I22 £32,418.38 up to I25 £35,357.84, which will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
Please note that the successful candidate can be expected to work 5 days in 7 including occasional weekend work, 40 hours per week.
Conservation, Community and Research Lead
You will be the College lead for the strategic development, operation, and quality assurance of our Animal Centres conservation, research, and public education provision. You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of an effective engagement strategy that aligns with BIAZA requirements, ensuring that our animal and livestock collections provide an outstanding learning environment for students and the public alike. You will guarantee that our research and conservation systems are robust, ethically sound, and used to continuously improve both animal welfare and biodiversity of the BCA site.
We are looking for someone who can build and lead our Conservation, Community and Research activity, ensuring we continuously reach the KPI's set out in the relevant strategies. We seek someone who has significant experience in managing public education programs at a senior level within the zoological, land-based or further education sector. You will also be passionate about developing a high-performing, supportive, and challenging culture for staff and learners - one that is rooted in the core college values and dedicated to sector-leading best practices in sustainability, animal welfare, and industry engagement.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Our staff benefit from:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
Free on-site parking at all sites
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 19th July 2026*
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited

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