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Research Assistant

Hawk Conservancy Trust

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Conservation and Research Department

Job Title: Research Assistant, British Raptor Programme (Part time, 0.6 FTE)

The Research Assistant will contribute to the overall objectives of the Trust’s Conservation
& Research (C & R) department. The core function of the role is to provide practical,
technical, logistical and administrative support to the Trust’s British Raptor Programme.

We seek a competent field biologist/ornithologist with high physical capabilities, resilience
to challenging field conditions and an array of well-developed practical skills. We value
flexibility, adaptability and initiative within a teamwork environment. Reliability, integrity
and trustworthiness are essential.

You will be expected to:

  • Help monitor, survey and provide nest sites for target species in the British Raptor
    Programme
  • Conduct fieldwork and provide technical support to other research projects
  • Assist with administrative functions and supporter liaison, including information/open days
  • Contribute to the preparation of presentations, scientific publications, internal reports,
    briefs, annual reports, educational and promotional material, etc.
  • Contribute to communications between the C & R department, other Trust staff, visitors
    and supporters

Essential

  • Degree in a biological science and/or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
  • Well-developed practical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrable fieldwork experience (i.e. collecting and recording data)
  • Demonstrable field ID skills of British birds and mammals (invertebrate ID desirable)
  • Competency in working at heights (tree climbing skills desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence (hitching, towing and manoeuvring vehicle trailers desirable)
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Computer literacy, especially all MS Office applications and good data management skills

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE), £21,700-£24,000 pro rata. Apply with letter of application
(max one page) and CV (max three pages). Closing date: 20th February 2024. Interviews: 23 February 2024. Starting on/after 4 March 2024. Appointment subject to satisfactory references
and DBS check. Own transport is essential due to our rural location.

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