Salary: £22,000 pa, with a salary review pending.
Closing date: Sunday 19th February 2012
To deliver Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Programme which comprises a number of work areas and specific projects. To assist with the development of the Trust’s marine programme according to the organisation’s Strategic Plan and be the Trust’s representative on marine issues as required and directed by the Marine Conservation Manager.
This is a permanent position within the Conservation section of Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
The post-holder will develop and deliver the Trust’s marine programme. This includes:
• developing the Trust’s input to promoting sustainable fisheries in Cornwall
• managing the Trust’s Seasearch project, working with divers to survey the marine environment
• recruiting, training and providing guidance and support to key volunteer groups
• campaign work, particularly regarding Marine Protected Areas
• providing the Trust’s response to marine conservation issues and consultations including fisheries, marine legislation and planning control
• responding to enquiries about a broad range of issues relating to Cornwall’s marine environment
• co-ordinating the Trust’s programme of marine education and awareness-raising events, as well as marine publicity.
Applicants should:
• have a relevant marine or environmental degree and minimum of 2 years employment in a relevant marine conservation role
• be a qualified diver
• be an excellent communicator
• have an excellent knowledge of marine conservation issues and relevant legislation
• be enthusiastic and self-motivated
Your own transport is desirable.
A clean driving licence is essential.
A CRB check will be undertaken for this role.
The Trust offers a stakeholder pension scheme and health scheme.
A job description and person specification are available below or on Cornwall Wildlife Trust's website: http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/aboutus/Job_vacancies/Marine_Con... or you can contact us for hard copy information by calling 01872 273939.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012.
Registered Charity Name: Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation LtdRegistered Charity Number: 214929
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly. Applications are sought only from those eligible to work in the UK in the first instance. All offers of employment are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and references, including a CRB check, satisfactory to the organisation.
All applications are subject to our shortlisting process where we only assess information provided against the Person Specification and job requirements. If you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an interview.
If you are able to supply us with an e-mail address, we will do our best to advise you if you have not been shortlisted.
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Contact details:
To discuss the post, please contact Ruth Williams, tel: 01872 273939 ext 207; mobile 07825 070613, or email: ruth.williams@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.
To apply please send your CV with a letter of application to Samantha Woon, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9DJ, or via email to samantha.woon@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk