Project Officer x2 – Martens on the Move

Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) is looking for two Project Officers (Post 1 — English/Welsh borders; Post 2 — English/Scottish borders) to assist the Project Manager during the Delivery Phase of an exciting new four-year pine marten project — Martens on the Move — which is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

VWT has been a leader in pine marten conservation and research for 40 years. Much of this work has focused on understanding the status and distribution of pine martens in Britain and Ireland, developing and trialling innovative field techniques for monitoring pine martens, promoting coexistence with a range of stakeholders and acting as an advisor on and carrying out ground-breaking projects to re-establish pine marten populations in Wales and England. 

You will be working with VWT colleagues, specialist providers and project partners on the ground to build on existing connections, develop    new connections and increase awareness, advocacy, education and training to facilitate the natural recovery of pine martens where they are  re-colonising their former range across the Scottish/English and Welsh/English borders.

This role will also develop the pine marten monitoring programme by providing training and
volunteering opportunities to a wide range of people across the project area’s Monitoring Hubs — including
communities that are under-represented in wildlife conservation. We are seeking someone with the ability to inspire a cross-section of people including
volunteers, land managers and community groups in a range of activities, including fieldwork, surveys and
monitoring activities. You will need to have experience and knowledge of wildlife conservation, practical
fieldwork and monitoring experience, excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, along with
experience of working with partners, landowners and other stakeholders.

The Trust offers a quality employment package, the chance for Continued Professional
Development, and the learning of new skills and experiences.

Closing date for applications: 17:00 Thursday 11 January 2024