Reference: JAN20257269
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
You will be based at one of idverde’s depots, either Kendall (LA9 5RR) or Barrow (LA13 9BJ) and will be required to travel to different sites.
We are seeking a Nature Conservation and Community Engagement Officer to assist the delivery of the nature conservation element of idverde’s landscape management work in Barrow-in-Furness, and the wider Westmorland and Furness area.
About the role
The RSPB is the UK’s largest conservation charity, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful partnerships with other organisations.
RSPB and idverde initiated a national partnership in 2017. idverde is the largest green service provider in the UK, wholly dedicated to providing green services and passionate about ensuring a bright future for Britain’s parks and countryside.
As a business partnership adviser for Barrow-in-Furness, you will be working from within the idverde business to deliver best practice conservation management, empower community groups and volunteers to deliver better greenspace management. The role supports idverde's operational delivery team in going beyond the company’s contractual commitments, adding value to the sites managed across Westmorland and Furness.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
* Knowledge of practical conservation delivery enabling them to understand, interpret and advise external experts, on how to support our species and habitat conservation. This must be demonstrated through a degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience.
* A proven track record of ecological management for both UK species and habitats; demonstrated through knowledge of natural history enabling identification of priority species and habitats and up-to-date knowledge of best ecological practices for land management.
* Experience of leading and managing conservation work parties and community engagement activities.
* Great communication skills with confidence to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.
* Ability to rapidly analyse significant quantities of information, produce clear reports and present data clearly and effectively.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm for conservation.
* Ability to prioritise and balance a diverse workload often to tight deadlines.
* Competent user of core MS Office programs.
* A full, manual driving licence that is valid in the UK.
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 13th Apr 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 24th or 25th April 2025.
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