Hours: Part-time (2.5 days / 18.75 hours per week)Contract type: Fixed term 12-month contract with potential extensionSalary: £17,851.90 (£35,703.79 FTE)Location: Hybrid with occasional travel Are you a passionate conservationist with a deep love for Northern Ireland's unique wildlife? Do you have the drive to make a real difference in protecting the incredible invertebrates that call Northern Ireland home? If so, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you to join the Buglife team As our Senior Conservation Officer for Northern Ireland, you will play a crucial role in expanding our impact and influence by forging new partnerships and overseeing the delivery of our charitable aims and objectives. You'll have the chance to lead the development of our freshwater projects and pollinator conservation programmes, spearhead our efforts to prevent the extinction of the UK's most threatened species, and create opportunities for people from all walks of life to connect with the wonders of the natural world. You will be a voice for invertebrates, influencing decision-makers and building partnerships to support nature’s recovery. You will manage a small team of Conservation Officers and be a spokesperson in Northern Ireland. The role is managed by our Scotland and Northern Ireland Manager, and is supported by Finance, Administration, Advocacy, and Fundraising & Communications teams. We are looking for a talented individual with exceptional people skills and a knack for identifying opportunities to expand our impact. With an opportunity to be based at our office in Belfast or work from home, you will have the opportunity to travel around Northern Ireland, and occasionally to our offices in Stirling and Peterborough. Please see the Job Description on our website for more details. About Us Buglife is dedicated to halting the extinction of invertebrate species and achieving sustainable populations of these vital creatures. We are working hard to achieve this through: Promoting the environmental importance of invertebrates and raising awareness about the challenges to their survival; Assisting in the development of legislation and policy that will ensure the conservation of invertebrates; Developing and disseminating knowledge about how to conserve invertebrates; Encouraging and supporting invertebrate conservation initiatives by other organisations in the UK, Europe and worldwide; Undertaking practical conservation projects that will contribute to achieving our aim. Buglife offers a comprehensive benefits package including an Enhanced Pension, Flexible Working arrangements, and 23 days of annual leave (rising to 28 after 3 years of service), in addition to a business closure between Christmas and New Year. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th May. Interviews will be held on Teams: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th May Join Buglife and be part of a passionate team dedicated to saving the small things that run the world