Head of Conservation Projects

Head of Conservation Projects

Battersea, London (with the potential for hybrid working)

About Us

Bats are remarkable and essential to our environment. The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the
foremost non-governmental organisation dedicated to bat conservation and habitat protection.
Our mission is to secure bats’ future in a changing world.

BCT actively works on a range of initiatives to create a better world for bats. We’re
passionate about preserving these unique creatures and are committed to welcoming like-minded
individuals who share our dedication.

We are now looking for a Head of Conservation Projects to join us on a part-time basis, working
22.5 hours per week across three days for a fixed term contract for 12 months. This post has
the potential to increase to more days per week and become a longer-term role, dependent on
future funding.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,360 – £39,800 (pro rata) depending on experience (equates to £20,616 – £23,880
  at 60% of FTE)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flex Time Policy
• Cycle Scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with experience managing
large-scale conservation programmes to join our innovative organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a significant difference in bat conservation as you oversee and
develop key projects that will help us to secure bats’ future in a changing world.

What’s more, this role offers a unique blend of leadership and practical project management,
providing you with extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

So, if you want to drive our conservation efforts and help to ensure resilient bat populations
and healthier ecosystems for generations to come, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As the Head of Conservation Projects, you will lead the delivery of multiple conservation
projects, collaborating with a variety of partners and ensuring successful outcomes.

Managing projects at different stages of development, including current initiatives like Natur
am Byth and Gobaith Coetir – Woodland Hope, you will prepare new projects for funding,
represent us in high-level meetings, oversee project progress and ensure financial and output
targets are met.

You will also oversee the financial management of projects, ensure effective communication and
maximise opportunities for diverse community engagement.

Additionally, you will:

• Line manage project staff
• Assist in developing new project proposals
• Support documents for funding submissions
• Write and review quarterly reports and financial claims
• Develop and promote collaborative partnerships

About You

To be considered as our Head of Conservation Projects, you will need:

• Experience delivering, developing and managing collaborative, large-scale conservation
  programmes
• Experience of line managing staff
• Experience managing complex project budgets
• Knowledge of developing and delivering conservation programmes
• A good understanding of bat ecology and conservation
• A good understanding of land management and the relationship with conservation objectives
• A degree in ecology or a conservation related subject or equivalent work experience

Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 28th August 2024

Interview dates: Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th September 2024 (these will be held on Zoom)

Other organisations may call this role Head of Environmental Conservation, Senior Project
Manager, Conservation Project Lead, Senior Project Development Manager, or Conservation
Programme Manager.

Webrecruit and the Bat Conservation Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity
and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and
all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct
business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will
be.

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