Biodiversity Manager Richmond Park, Surrey (with travel to all parks)
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London.
We are now looking for a Biodiversity Manager to join us on a full-time basis, working 36 hours per week, for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
The Benefits
- Salary of £42,631- £45,000 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Hybrid/agile working options - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location
The Role
As our Biodiversity Manager, you will lead the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework 2023-2030.
Overseeing conservation projects and habitat enhancement across some of London’s most ecologically important green spaces, you’ll drive the integration of biodiversity objectives into park management plans and annual operations.
You’ll lead and support contractors, staff, and volunteers to implement biodiversity initiatives and training across the estate, from ancient woodlands and acid grasslands to ponds and historic landscapes.
Additionally, you will:
- Lead the Biodiversity team and oversee budgets, work plans, and risk assessments - Co-ordinate surveys - Manage the biodiversity database - Provide ecological advice to ensure compliance with environmental legislation - Develop biodiversity communications and contribute to visitor engagement initiatives - Promote wildlife conservation partnerships and data-sharing with external organisations
About You
To be considered as a Biodiversity Manager, you will need:
- Experience developing and delivering biodiversity and/or wildlife conservation projects and programmes - Experience managing budgets and delivering, reporting and evaluating projects - Experience managing, motivating and developing direct report(s) and/or a small team - Evidence of using national and regional legislation and policy relevant to biodiversity conservation, planning guidance, site designation for wildlife conservation and species status designations - An understanding of ecological land management principles and conservation of historic park landscapes - Practical conservation and habitat management skills - A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) in wildlife conservation or environmental studies APPLY
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