Technical Officer (Conservation GIS)

Summary

World Land Trust (WLT) is at the forefront of international conservation efforts through our
programme of land purchase and land acquisition in collaboration with our international
partners, including the development of carbon and other payments for ecosystem services
projects. WLT is seeking a Technical Officer whose role will be to support our Conservation
Programmes team, working closely with the Senior Technical Officer and Director of Conservation
for the development and monitoring of conservation projects and communication of the
organisation’s conservation impact.

Working with World Land Trust

WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching beyond its 30th
year of operation the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forest
in Belize, to become an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track
record, working with more than 52 overseas conservation NGOs on protection of threatened
habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and
transparency.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for applicants with an excellent knowledge of spatial and ecological data
analyses, and monitoring and GIS will be essential for this role. Our preference is for a
candidate with experience in fieldwork and biodiversity conservation. You will have good
communication skills, be able to work independently as well as in close collaboration with
colleagues and be able to translate technical reports and assessments to a wide range of
audiences. You will be passionate about wildlife conservation and committed to furthering the
mission and ethos of WLT.

This post is available up to our full-time hours of 35 hours per week. Whilst our offices are
located in Halesworth, Suffolk, we know that our staff have valued the opportunity to enjoy a
healthy work-life balance. We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, encouraging
early conversations around options for hybrid working to enable remote connection and
collaboration. We believe that this supports our staff to achieve their full potential at work and to maintain a healthy work life
balance to do the things that are important to them. All employees as a minimum are required to
attend face-to-face Staff Quarterly Away Days in Suffolk and regular team meetings, along with
any additional meetings/planning days relevant to the team where we feel it’s important to have
that face-to-face interaction to build and maintain working relationships.

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different
experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming
and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise
that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from
minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to
us in this process is your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to do the job and
that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member!

Applications 

For the full application packs including job descriptions and person
specifications, along with details of how to apply, please follow the apply link to our website below. Closing date: 09:00am on Friday 07
June. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 June 2024. Please
note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we
have received sufficient applications.