Salary: £18, 500 (pro rata). Full time post for 6 months.
Closing date: Friday 24th February 2012
An Ecological Surveyor is required on a 6-month contract from April - September 2012 to identify Local Wildlife Sites (or SINCs) in Monmouthshire, as part of the Monmouthshire Natural Assets Project.
The post holder will be required to carry out botanical surveys of potential Local Wildlife Sites identified from desk based analysis, and produce site survey reports, liaise with landowners and provide land management advice. This will include advising landowners on the Natural Assets Grant Scheme (a small grants scheme for habitat works on Local Wildlife Sites). The successful applicant will be self-motivated and willing to work alone in the field, with a degree in ecology or a related field, and at least two years relevant experience especially with botanical field survey. A full driving license and use of own vehicle is essential.
The post will be based at Gwent Wildlife Trust offices near Monmouth but the post holder will be expected to travel throughout Monmouthshire.
The Natural Assets Project will help identify Local Wildlife Sites and support landowners and local communities to preserve and enhance these high value nature sites, with management advice, events and a small grant scheme. It is supported by funding under Axes 3 of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 - 2013 which is jointly funded by the European Union and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th February 2012. Interviews will be held on Friday 2nd March 2012
For further information and to download an application pack please see: www.gwentwildlife.org. Completed applications should be sent to Nicola Stone, Gwent Wildlife Trust, Seddon House, Dingestow, Monmouth. NP25 4DY. nstone@gwentwildlife.org
For more information about the post itself please contact Rebecca Price, Gwent Wildlife Trust 01600 740600.