http://www.rspb.org.ukLatest vacancies from the RSPBen-gb(C) 2009 RSPBweb.enquiries@rspb.org.ukweb.enquiries@rspb.org.ukTue, 24 Mar 2009 09:46:21GMTTue, 24 Mar 2009 09:46:21GMThttp://www.rspb.org.uk/media/feeds/index.asphttp://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/logo_small_tcm9-154661.gifhttp://www.rspb.org.ukhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-212107Nature is Amazing...can you help us keep it that way?Are you interested in helping wildlife and getting paid for it too?! Are you a people-person and passionately interested in the environment? The RSPB relies on public support to enable us to carry out our vital conservation work. We need confident, outgoing people to talk to the public about our work and recruit new RSPB members at events across the South East area.You already have the perfect mix of sales/marketing and interpersonal skills, combine this with a passion for wildlife and voilá - you'll be signing people up to support our campaigns in no time! Campaigns like "Save the Sumatran Rainforest", "Stop Climate Chaos", "Save the Albatross" and "Stop Bird of Prey Persecution". You will have proven experience in an outward facing role in a commercial or similar 'people-related' organisation and be committed to wildlife and nature conservation, highly motivated, and an excellent communicator.Closing date: Ongoing Recruitment Programme Interview date: Ongoing Recruitment Programme
Closing date: 31 December 2009Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:45:20 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-212107http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219913To develop and run the latest Date with Nature project in the newly re-opened Ulster Museum, recruit and manage volunteers to assist, and evaluate and report regularly to line manager. You will need basic literacy, numeracy and good IT skills, experience of fundraising, sales and demonstration work required. All applications are welcome, regardless of sex, race, age, religious belief or political opinions.
Closing date: 19 August 2009Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:47:21 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219913http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219903To lead a field team studying Palaearctic migrants and Afro-tropical species in Burkina Faso and Ghana. The post-holder will be expected to establish a daily work programme to ensure bird and habitat data is collected and recorded effectively. Experience in fieldwork on birds and working abroad is essential, whilst experience in staff management is desirable. Candidates should be able to identify Palaearctic-African migrant birds by sight and call, and have some experience in identifying Afro-tropical species. Since the post will involve camping in rough terrain in a hot climate, candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, personable character and good team working skills
Closing date: 31 July 2009Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:31:41 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219903http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-220559Can you inspire people about the work of the RSPB? Can you recruit new members to the Society? We are looking for some one to manage our People Engagement Activities in the Manchester and Leeds areas. You will run activities and events across this region, working with staff and volunteers to inform people about wildlife and the work of the RSPB and inspiring them to support our work. You will manage a series of 'Date with Nature' projects, including the already successful Manchester Peregrines project. An excellent communicator with proven management skills, you will have a proven record of handling partnership relationships.
Closing date: 24 July 2009Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:44:18 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-220559http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-220565To provide assistance to the Technical Development Officer (TDO) in the construction, procurement and testing of new electronic apparatus/systems for wildlife monitoring and ecological research. A good practical aptitude, imagination and initiative are essential. Report writing, record keeping and management of the research equipment database are required. Any technical qualifications (C&G/BTEC) would be advantageous but full training will be given and the post holder will have the opportunity to learn many new skills
Closing date: 23 July 2009Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:59 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-220565http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219497Are you passionate about making a difference for wildlife? Do you thrive on facing challenges and achieving results? Are you highly motivated with experience of generating income- ideally in a charity or environment related role? Then you are just the person we are looking for to join our fundraising team. You will be key to our future: without income, we can't make a difference for wildlife and the environment. Ideally, you will have a minimum of two years demonstrable frontline experience with the ability to negotiate and project manage. A commitment to wildlife and nature conservation is also essential.
Closing date: 22 July 2009Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:04:32 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219497http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219923Otmoor (394 ha) is one of the largest wet grassland restoration projects in the country and since its beginnings in 1997 has fast become on of the area's best loved sites to see birds and other wildlife, set against the backdrop of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. The site is managed with the aim of becoming a nationally important habitat for breeding waders and wintering waterfowl and contains a reedbed, capable of supporting bittern. The post holder will be assisting with habitat creation and management (inc hedgerows, grassland and reedbed), maintaining the reserve infrastructure, maintaining the reserves tools, equipment and vehicles, working with parties of volunteers.You should be able to work under your own initiative, have good organisational and planning skills and very good communication skills, with an ability and aptitude to learn new skills. Ability for undertaking practical tasks is essential and you should be experienced in a variety of tools and machinery.
Closing date: 17 July 2009Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:57:19 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219923http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219917This exciting project aims to inspire people by showing them the wildlife of Gartmorn Dam Country Park in Scotland's 'wee' County. The post holder will be expected to provide a welcoming atmosphere at the visitor centre, and will have experience of organising and delivering events to promote the site including guided walks, community talks, environmental education and awareness raising events. The post holder will be encouraged to be innovative and creative in their approach to the project and ensure that the project meets its targets. The post holder will be expected to have English Language, Maths and sciences GCSE or equivalent, at grade C or above.
Closing date: 17 July 2009Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:54:57 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219917http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219503The post holder will manage the Access to Nature programme and the community engagement staff of South Essex. He or she will manage the community engagement staff directly line managing 3 members of the team, build and sustain lasting partnerships, ensure a high public profile for our work and develop an agreed strategy for our long term continuing community programme.The post holder will need to be a good manager and have excellent communication and people skills.
Closing date: 10 July 2009Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:05:18 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219503http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219487We are now seeking a Director of International Operations, with a strong and effective vision to lead our international work and influence a wide range of stakeholders in the UK and internationally. You must be committed to nature conservation, and to the work we do. You need to demonstrate organisational leadership and strategic direction, be able to lead the day to day operations of our International Division and have experience of working within the international conservation arena at a high level. You should also be an engaging communicator, who is good at lobbying and building relationships
Closing date: 10 July 2009Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:39:40 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219487http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219463The post holder will deliver a lifelong learning programme of positive first-hand experience of the natural world, gained through activity-based environmental education and youth work. He or she will deliver the 'Early Birds' programme and Bird Friendly Schools programme.The post holder will have experience of a range of environmental education, will have excellent people skills and good organisational skills.
Closing date: 10 July 2009Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:14:25 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219463http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219459The post holder will lead on brand, media and communications work for South Essex resulting in a greater public and commercial understanding of the RSPB's conservation work and, in particular, those issues relevant to the Thames Gateway. The post holder will develop innovative approaches to interacting with our diverse audiences in South Essex to result in more public engagement, partnership working and greater support. The post holder will be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences through a variety of media and have good organisational and people skills.
Closing date: 10 July 2009Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:18:23 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219459http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219075Are you an enthusiastic and creative fundraiser seeking to develop your knowledge and skills? Do you want to make a real difference to the natural environment? We need you to help expand our exciting work through various projects in South West England. You will work with friendly and supportive colleagues to grow the region's income from sources including the lottery, Landfill Communities Scheme, charitable trusts and corporates. We are seeking graduates or equivalent with experience of grant fundraising, possibly at assistant level. You will be a persuasive communicator with excellent organisation skills, and experience of preparing budgets and developing projects.
Closing date: 10 July 2009Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:03:29 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219075http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-219445The post holder will manage an education team to inspire and enthuse young people about wild birds, biodiversity and the need for their conservation. The post holder and the education team will deliver a lifelong learning programme of positive first-hand experience of the natural world, gained through activity-based environmental education and youth work. The post holder will have experience of a range of environmental education, will have excellent people skills and good organisational skills.
Closing date: 10 July 2009Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:05 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-219445http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=tcm:9-218939Join a dynamic political lobbying team in a leading environmental charity to campaign on a range of issues including climate change, energy, economics, international trade and agriculture, representing our views within the political domain. Working closely with politicians, their staff, political parties, influential think tanks and the media, your role will be to build support for the RSPB and its policies in Westminster and Whitehall. With colleagues, you will play a leading role in identifying and exploiting political opportunities and Parliamentary processes to deliver key campaigns. This post requires energy, enthusiasm and initiative. You need to be an effective verbal and written communicator with a track record of persuading and inspiring others. Experience of Parliamentary procedure is essential and knowledge of environmental issues or campaigning an advantage.
Closing date: 6 July 2009Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:32:22 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:vacancy=9-218939