People, Ponds and Water now recruiting
8th December 2014
We have 6 exciting job opportunities with our newly funded People, Ponds and Water Project and applications are now welcome for the following posts:
National Coordinator
£32,000-36,000 per annum. Full time, 3 year contract.
Starting February 2015. Based in our Oxford office.
We are seeking an experienced project coordinator with a strong ecological background and excellent organisational and people management skills to coordinate the People, Ponds and Water project and run the Clean Water for Wildlife element.
Candidates must have a good degree (2:1), MSc or doctorate in ecology and conservation, good knowledge of water chemistry and at least four years’ relevant practical experience. Valid driving licence and use of own car essential.
You can view the full Job description here National Coordinator PPW
To apply please complete our Application Form and return by email to jfever@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk before noon on the closing date.
No CVs or agencies please.
Closing date is noon on Friday 9 January 2015.
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 January 2015.
Project Administrator
£18,000-20,000 per annum, Full time, 3 year contract.
Starting February 2015. Based in our Oxford office.
We are seeking a project administrator to support the National Coordinator deliver the project’s biodiversity and people-based targets.
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years previous experience of administration, preferably in the charity sector, excellent administration and organisational skills, be computer literate (Word, Excel, database management, website tools) and have an interest in wildlife conservation.
You can view the full Job description here Administrator PPW
To apply please complete our Application Form and return by email to jfever@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk before noon on the closing date.
No CVs or agencies please.
Closing date is noon on Friday 9 January 2015.
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 January 2015.
Regional Project Officers
£25,000-£28,000 per annum. Full time, 3 year contract.
Starting March 2015.
Four regionally based posts: East, West and North England and Wales.
We are seeking four bright, keen people with a strong ecological background, some knowledge of freshwater wildlife and experience working with volunteers, to manage and deliver the Flagship Ponds and PondNet elements of the project.
Candidates must have a good degree (2:1 or above), MSc or doctorate in ecology / conservation, or at least four years’ relevant practical experience. Valid driving licence and use of own car essential.
You can view the full Job description here Regional Officer PPW
Too apply please complete our Application Form and return by email to jfever@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk before noon on the closing date.
Closing date is noon on Monday 26 January 2015.
Interviews will be held on Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 February 2015.
In 2015 we are recruiting six new posts for a major three-year project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund. ’People, Ponds and Water’ will work with thousands of people to make a national difference to freshwater biodiversity, and has three elements:
- PondNet: a new national freshwater network to collect essential monitoring information on endangered freshwater species,
- Flagship Ponds: supporting local communities to manage the most important pond sites in England and Wales and undertake citizen science projects,
- Clean Water for Wildlife: providing people with nutrient kits to investigate pollutant levels in streams, ponds and other waterbodies: raising awareness of the importance of water quality for protecting biodiversity.
To find out more about the project, please read our People Ponds and Water summary
