Community Engagement in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Across Wales

Project Officer (1 year post; possible further 2 years subject to fundraising), £21,000 per annum Full Time (may include some evening and weekend work). Based in Wales; home location or office t.b.c.

Amphibian & Reptile Conservation has secured funding through the Countryside Council for Wales for a project to increase community engagement in conserving reptiles and amphibians in Wales.  The project is aimed at helping to achieve sustainability in Wales through helping people engage with their environment, encouraging a sense of ownership and responsibility and providing opportunities for people to engage with amphibians and reptiles as part of the shared natural heritage in Wales.  The project will last initially for one year with a view to fundraising to run the project for a further two years.

A project officer is required to manage the project which will:

• Promote recording, coordinate a national survey and monitoring campaign and produce information about species distributions and status for different audiences and gain wide involvement through ‘Citizen Science’ projects, outreach and public participation.
• Develop and initiate habitat enhancement work through partnerships with land managers including developers, statutory organisations, nature conservation bodies and private land-owners.
• Support the current network of Amphibian and Reptile Groups in Wales and work with these groups to develop information about amphibians and reptile conservation that is accessible to people across Wales.
• Provide training for individuals, community groups and conservation professionals
• Coordinate Wales Amphibian & Reptile Link.
• Run a herpetofauna symposium/ regional event to promote an exchange of ideas and knowledge across Wales.
• Further develop links planning and development structure to enhance and safeguard amphibian and reptile populations.
• Develop further funding bids to allow continuation of the project for at least a further two years.

Applicants will need a good knowledge of herpetofauna, excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience working on herpetofauna conservation in Wales and in particular with the voluntary sector.  An active involvement with Amphibian and Reptile Groups over a number of years will be a considerable advantage.

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter outlining how you would (i) promote engagement in herpetofauna conservation and recording in Wales, (ii) engage key stakeholders in habitat enhancement for key herpetofauna species in Wales and (iii) develop publicity and information resources (and a Welsh Herpetofauna Symposium) to promote the aims of the project. Applications should be received by 27th April. Interviews will be held on 8th May, location t.b.c.

As this is a one year project, we are keen for a person to be in post by end of May or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please follow the links below for a Welsh version of this advert and for a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification (English or Welsh). For hard copies or to submit an application, please contact: Helen Wraight at Amphibian & Reptile Conservation, 655a Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4AP;            01202 391319      . Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications by email, with attached letter and CV will be perfectly acceptable.

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