Overview
The Conservation Team plays a key role in protecting and enhancing biodiversity across the Park. They advise colleagues on issues such as protected species legislation, habitat management, and ecological best practice, working closely with Rangers, Property and Planning teams, and leisure venues to deliver the Authority's biodiversity duty. They also collaborate widely with regional partners to deliver conservation initiatives. Currently made up of a Conservation Manager and a Conservation Officer, the addition of this new role will strengthen their capacity to support officers and external partners, deliver capital and grant-funded conservation projects, manage and analyse ecological data, and expand the public events and engagement programme.
Responsibilities
* Support officers and external partners
* Deliver capital and grant-funded conservation projects
* Manage and analyse ecological data
* Expand the public events and engagement programme
* Contribute to the development and delivery of conservation projects
* Coordinate and support dedicated wildlife survey volunteers
* Oversee the management of ecological data systems
* Play a part in raising public awareness through events and initiatives
Qualifications
* Proven experience of working in the conservation sector
* A recognised post‑A level qualification (e.g. HND; NVQ level 3, degree or equivalent in a countryside management or related discipline) is desirable
* A good working knowledge of conservation, habitat management and wildlife legislation
* Experience of working with volunteers groups
* A full manual driving license is essential
* Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure Barring Service, for which assistance will be given
The award‑winning Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin. The park provides a unique 'natural' corridor on London's doorstep and provides a vital refuge for wildlife. It contains a variety of landscapes and open spaces to enjoy including the internationally important wetland sites that form the Lee Valley Special Protection Area and Ramsar site, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, industrial heritage sites, nature reserves and leisure venues.
Salary and Benefits
* £33,835 – £38,661 per annum
* Plus flexible benefits
* Two year fixed term – 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
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