<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Vacancies - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk</link><description>Latest vacancies from the RSPB</description><language>en-gb</language><copyright>(C) 2008 RSPB</copyright><managingEditor>web.enquiries@rspb.org.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>web.enquiries@rspb.org.uk</webMaster><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 17:18:49GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 17:18:49GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://www.rspb.org.uk/media/feeds/index.asp</docs><image><title>The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds</title><url>http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/logo_small_tcm9-154661.gif</url><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk</link></image><item><title>Regional Reserves Manager - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189356</link><description>To lead the team managing the reserves network in South &amp; West Scotland. Applicants should have proven experience of leadership, excellent communication and project management skills, the ability to think strategically and experience of managing complex budgets.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 June 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 17:21:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189356</guid></item><item><title>Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project Officer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188869</link><description>The postholder will manage this project in the region encouraging farmers to take positive action for birds on their farmland through the provision of farm-specific bird data gathered by trained RSPB volunteers.The postholder will implement the Volunteer &amp; Farmer Alliance Project in the Eastern England region. This involves facilitating around 80 surveys of farms, or parts of farms per annum, through the pairing of volunteers with farmers. Successful candidates will have an ability to instil enthusiasm in a substantial body of farmers and volunteers and to deal with problems with tact and diplomacy. Applicants should also have a good understanding of farmland bird ecology and UK agricultural practice and policy. As the post involves long hours analysing bird data, the postholder will be computer literate (word processing and spreadsheets a minimum requirement; GIS and Microsoft Office desirable) and quick to learn new computer skills. <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 June 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:07:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188869</guid></item><item><title>Education Development Officer - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189345</link><description>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and enthusiastic educator to take on the management and development of the environmental education facilities at RSPB's Vane Farm reserve. The successful candidate will have proven experience in practical formal or informal education. He/she will also have experience or skills in some or all of the following: managing a team of people, natural history, fundraising, managing a budget. This role includes active education work at Vane Farm and outreach work with schools in the area/region. Occasional weekend and out-of-regular-hours work required.  <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;9 June 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 15:54:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189345</guid></item><item><title>PA to Heads of Department</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189364</link><description>To provide strong, efficient administration and project management support to the Heads of Department in the Marketing Management team, and to work with the PA to the Director of Marketing to ensure the smooth running of the Management team and the wider Marketing Department. Substantial experience of a multiple support administrative role with strong organisational and project management skills is essential, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a professional attitude and a flexible and enthusiastic approach.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;6 June 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 09:51:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189364</guid></item><item><title>Estate Worker</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189473</link><description>Otmoor (394 ha) is one of the largest wet grassland restoration projects in the country. The priority is to restore a nationally important habitat for breeding waders, which also supports wintering waterfowl. A 22 hectare reedbed is also being created to support breeding bittern. The post holder will be assisting with habitat creation and management, establishing and maintaining the reserve infrastructure and general reserve tasks. The post holder should be able to work under their own initiative, have good organisational and planning skills, very good communication skills, an ability and aptitude to learn new skills and a good approach to, and understanding of, health and safety. An aptitude for undertaking practical tasks is essential and experience of land management in a reserve situation would be an advantage.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;4 June 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 09:01:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189473</guid></item><item><title>Membership Development Assistant</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189498</link><description>An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent people skills to join the RSPB's Eastern England Membership Development Team. You will need to be able to inspire the public about birds, conservation and the work of the RSPB and recruit members. You will ideally have face-to-face experience of dealing with the public and experience or knowledge of sales would be an advantage. An interest in and knowledge of birds, wildlife and the wider environment would also be an advantage. The ability to be self-motivated and identify new opportunities on our reserves forengaging with the public and recruiting new members is essential.The postholder will need to be able to load and unload large and bulky displays and also work outside of normal office hours. The sites visited by the postholder are often either not or rarely served by public transport.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;2 June 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 10:12:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189498</guid></item><item><title>Membership Development Assistant</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189476</link><description>An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with excellent people skills to join the RSPB's Eastern England Membership Development Team. You will need to be able to inspire the public about birds, conservation and the work of the RSPB and recruit members. You will ideally have face-to-face experience of dealing with the public and experience or knowledge of sales would be an advantage. An interest in and knowledge of birds, wildlife and the wider environment would also be an advantage. The ability to be self-motivated and identify new opportunities on our reserves for engaging with the public and recruiting new members is essential. The postholder will need to be able to load and unload large and bulky displays and also work outside of normal office hours. The sites visited by the postholder are often either not or rarely served by public transport.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;2 June 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189476</guid></item><item><title>Bird Friendly Schools Project Officer - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189353</link><description>To co ordinate the Bird Friendly Schools Project in Glasgow. Establish, train and manage a network of Bird Friendly Schools volunteers to work with local schools raising awareness of birds and biodiversity in the school grounds and beyond. Good standard of Education, experience of project and budget management, recruiting, managing and supporting volunteers. Knowledge of the formal education system in Scotland and experience of creating learning materials and activities desirable.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 17:21:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189353</guid></item><item><title>Senior Information Systems Engineer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189527</link><description>To work within the Infrastructure Team in Information Systems department as a Senior Information Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for installation, monitoring and support of desktops, servers and storage, with special responsibility for our Server Based Computing systems. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Systems Administrator who is proactive, self motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision and should demonstrate a strong customer care ethos. Good communication skills are essential as is a good eye for detail.You will need to have at least two years relevant experience, some of which must be with Citrix Presentation Server, preferably on large scale production system, plus a degree or equivalent qualification. Experience in Enterprise class storage would be a bonus. The successful applicant will be required to flexibly, with some out of hours and weekend work. <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 14:22:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189527</guid></item><item><title>Project Manager (Maternity Cover)</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189524</link><description>To work within the Information Systems department as a Project Manager which will involve managing a diverse range of projects.The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager who is proactive, self motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision and should demonstrate a strong customer care ethos. Good communication skills are essential.You will need to have at least three years relevant experience. Knowledge/experience of working with PRINCE II would be an advantage.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 14:19:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189524</guid></item><item><title>Information Systems Engineer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189520</link><description>To work within the Information Systems department as an Information Systems Engineer which will involve exposure to the full development life cycle and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of systems.The ideal candidate will be an experienced Developer who is proactive, self motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision and should demonstrate a strong customer care ethos. Good communication skills are essential as is a good eye for detail. You will need to have at least two years relevant experience including. experience of the full development life cycle. Experience/knowledge of any of the following would be an advantage Biztalk, ASP.Net/VB.Net, SQL Server Development, DSDM and automated testing tools.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 14:13:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189520</guid></item><item><title>International Funding Officer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188864</link><description>We are looking for a committed and experienced fundraiser to help us secure funding for vital conservation projects in Africa, Asia, south and east Europe and the UK Overseas Territories. You will need to have a relevant degree and at least two years' experience of fundraising from statutory grant-giving bodies, charitable trusts, companies and/or wealthy individuals. You will also need to have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly numerate, have a good understanding of the threats facing biodiversity at the global level, and be familiar with project planning and management techniques. The job will involve a modest amount of international travel. <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:47:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188864</guid></item><item><title>Youth and Education Assistant</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188858</link><description>At the RSPB, we believe in inspiring the next generation of children to be passionate about wildlife, and your help is needed to make this happen. We are looking for someone organised with some experience of project management and ideally with a background in environmental education. This is a varied role, so you will need to be equally as happy with coordinating our databases as you'll be when visiting our children's wildlife clubs or running training sessions for volunteers.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;30 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:28:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188858</guid></item><item><title>Field Teacher - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188462</link><description>RSPB Scotland is looking for someone with excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills and previous experience of working with primary school children. You will be educated to SQA Highers level and have knowledge of natural history and the Highland environment. You will help develop and deliver our education and community programmes. Through your work, you will promote awareness of the RSPB and inspire people about wild birds, habitats and nature conservation. You will be required to work on our nature reserves, within schools, and at other community locations on an outreach basis. The role is available on a part-time basis with flexible working hours including some weekend and evening work.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;27 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:42:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188462</guid></item><item><title>Education Officer - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188895</link><description>The Education Officer will be part of a small education team in Edinburgh, taking RSPB Scotland's work in education and youth forward by providing professional support and quality control for our outdoor teaching programmes and providing direction and quality control for the Bird Friendly Schools project throughout Scotland. The postholder will also monitor, enhance and support a range of education programmes in support of RSPB Scotland's education, conservation and public involvement aims.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;27 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:51:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188895</guid></item><item><title>Field Teacher (Sulwath Connections) - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188466</link><description>We are looking for a Field Teacher to inspire young people about the natural heritage of Dumfries &amp; Galloway. Based at Mersehead Reserve, on the north Solway, you will work as part of a small but dynamic team to deliver environmental education to children both on-site and in local schools. Ideally, you will have recent teaching experience in either primary or secondary education. You will need to be an excellent communicator, with a flair for creativity. Working on a part-time basis, your hours will be dependant on the number of school bookings. A basic knowledge of birds/wildlife and conservation issues is essential. <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;26 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 10:50:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188466</guid></item><item><title>East Scotland Membership Officer - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188015</link><description>The RSPB has over a million members. To support the future success of our work we are looking for outgoing an individual to recruit new members within the Aberdeen, Dundee &amp; Perth areas. Ideally, you'll have first class people skills, be interested in wildlife and nature conservation and have sales or recruitment experience. You must be able to drive, to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and be able to work alone or as part of a small team. <br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;26 May 2008</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:49:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188015</guid></item><item><title>Community Fundraising Development Officer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-189350</link><description>We need a driven community fundraiser to lead our programme across the South East, helping us realise our vision for wildlife and nature conservation. You will have a proven track record in community fundraising, excellent interpersonal and project management skills, are able to recognise opportunities, have a thorough knowledge of working with and managing both staff &amp; volunteers.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;23 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 16:54:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-189350</guid></item><item><title>Agri-Environment Officer (maternity cover)</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188459</link><description>We are looking for a committed conservationist who will act as maternity cover in promoting the conservation of priority species, particularly breeding waders, through the delivery of agri-environment measures in Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide specialist advice and training on species and habitats, in a post jointly funded by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;23 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:21:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188459</guid></item><item><title>Centre Assistant</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188439</link><description>Do you have retail experience and have high levels of customer care skills and want to work for a successful conservation charity on a casual basis? You will assist us on an 'as and when' basis in our visitor centre and shop as we currently need some additional help to cover staff holidays and illnesses. The Ribble Discovery Centre is very popular with visitors, and we pride ourselves in maintaining a family atmosphere in our small, friendly team.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;23 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:54:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188439</guid></item><item><title>Land Agent - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-187668</link><description>A qualified land agent is required to acquire and manage land and other property. Experience of negotiations, valuation, property law, and the Scottish legal processes are essential. Postholder must be a corporate MRICS. Good practical knowledge of farming, and the ability to appraise and balance conservation objectives with practical management are desirable.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;22 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:51:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-187668</guid></item><item><title>Information Officer</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188568</link><description>The principal role of this post is to recruit new members to the RSPB and Wildlife Explorers. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to work with the local community and visitors to the Weymouth Reserves to develop their understanding of, and support for, the society's work, both locally, on the Weymouth Reserves, within Dorset and nationally.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;21 May 2008</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 14:39:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188568</guid></item><item><title>Assistant Warden</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-187716</link><description>The postholder will assist the with the management of the increasing land holding in South Essex, currently 651ha with further increases expected in 2008, with plans to increase holding to 2,000ha+. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual with good management, organisational, people and habitat management skills. The post holder will lead a team of reserve volunteers.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:35:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-187716</guid></item><item><title>Regional Director, South and West - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188068</link><description>We require a dynamic Director to drive the charity's activities across south and west Scotland, raising our profile and building our support base throughout the region. Sharing our commitment and enthusiasm for the environment, you'll enjoy Scotland's rich and varied landscape as well as the challenges of this high profile role. It is important that you are as interested in people as you are in wildlife, with a flair for translating high level objectives into positive, practical actions which will benefit the conservation of biodiversity in Scotland.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 May 2008</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:51:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188068</guid></item><item><title>Field Teacher</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188899</link><description>To promote greater awareness of wildlife and the need for wildlife conservation, among young people visiting the reserve. To do this by developing and implementing the field teaching scheme and to demonstrate best practice in environmental education.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 14:05:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188899</guid></item><item><title>Membership Development Team Administrator - RSPB Scotland</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-188061</link><description>We are looking for an enthusiastic person to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Membership Development team and in particular to research, book and organise events and sites for RSPB Scotland recruitment teams. The administrator will assist with all aspects of the organisation of membership recruitment events and activities and be responsible for the maintenance and control of supplies of membership stock and resources. Candidates will ideally have previous secretarial/administration experience, be interested in wildlife and nature conservation, have an excellent telephone manner and be proficient in computer work including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 May 2008</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-188061</guid></item><item><title>Assistant Warden</title><link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-187805</link><description>In conjunction with the warden, to co-ordinate the effective day-to-day management of the Dearne Valley Reserves in accordance with the reserve management plans and within budgetary constraints. To ensure that the Society's estate is maintained to a high standard and that the Society's Health and Safety Policy is implemented on the ground.<br /><strong>Closing date:</strong>&amp;nbsp;16 May 2008</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:16:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-187805</guid></item></channel></rss>