Role:This post is a member of the Conservation Programme Team, one of three teams within the wider Conservation Team. This post runs and is responsible for delivering the activities and objectives of the Hazel Dormouse Recovery Programme.The Dormouse Officer organises and delivers the PTES hazel dormouse recovery programme objectives in partnership with internal colleagues and external partners. They play a central role in English and Welsh dormouse conservation efforts through the three projects that PTES runs and delivers that form the basis of the statutory defined recovery programme.Key responsibilitiesNational Dormouse Monitoring Programme (NDMP)Engage with volunteers at NDMP sites, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the programme, offering support as neededManage online site registration and maintain an effective online data entry system,Refresh and share field-based monitoring guidance annually (including responsibility for H&S risk assessments as required, in conjunction with external experts as required)Manage a Google forum and produce quarterly E-news communications to enthuse and support volunteersRegularly attend and lead field-based monitoring sessions at the trusts reserve or elsewhereUse the annual trend data (that is analysed by an external statistician) to produce public facing summaries and interpretation including contributing to three yearly State of Britain’s Dormouse reportsContribute to and inform media content relating to the NDMPManage the dormouse nest box programme that produces and distributes dormouse nest boxes to support NDMP sites and supply boxes to ecological consultantsHazel Dormouse Reintroduction ProgrammeSource suitable woodland sites (often years in advance) in strategic locationsLiaise with captive breeders and vets to ensure sufficient healthy animal’s supplyEnsure landowners and managers understand benefits of and have the support and skills to undertake sympathetic and sustainable habitat management at their siteEnsure a pipeline of willing, skilled local volunteers, to support the reintroduction, monitor the releases population and support management efforts in the futureProduce regular reports on the outcomes and success of the reintroduction programme for stakeholders and fundersAct as a media spokesperson for this project if and when requiredKnowledge sharing, guidance and supportIdentify, collate and update evidence to produce land management, ecology training sessions and survey guidance (in conjunction with external experts as required)comment on and critique guidance produced by other stakeholders (for example Forestry Commission management guidance)Plan and deliver the national dormouse conference (typically every three years) with assistance from other staffFinance, funding and reportingManage and track the budget for the hazel dormouse programmes of workContribute to funding bids and work with the fundraising team to support income generationMonitor expenditure and produce reports (as required) for funders (for example Natural England) and the boardMaintain oversight of the Hazel Dormouse Strategic Plan (as set out in the Conservation Standards framework) to enable adaptive managementNational species conservation strategyContribute to the development and delivery the goals and objectives with a broad group of stakeholdersResponsible for delivering objectives that have been set to enable the strategyOther workContribute to the organisation through project work that may vary from time to time.Working principles for all PTES colleaguesCommit to a respectful, positive working culture, displaying professional etiquette to ensure all staff, external colleagues and volunteers feel safe, valued and empowered.Work collaboratively with other colleagues within teams and across the organisation; take accountability for achieving work objectives.Undertake all duties in compliance with PTES’ policies, processes and code of conduct, role modelling inclusive behaviour to enable a diverse workforce.Are cost conscious and respectful of funders’ money. In line with the Charity Commission’s guidelines, make good financial decisions to minimise cost and maximise impact by the charity.Commit to personal and professional development and learning, and one-to-one meetings with line managers and direct reports where applicable.Exhibit empathy with the mission and vision of PTES and devote work time to duties that algin with the strategy.Demonstrate high enthusiasm for nature, conservation and public engagement with wildlife and wild habitats.Are good external ambassadors for the organisation.Professional skills and competenciesA degree in zoology/ ecology or an equivalent qualification or experience.Skilled in working with external partners to deliver complex project work.Holds a Hazel dormouse survey or research level 1 licence (for at least 5 years).Skilled in distilling science-based subject matter for impact with key audiences.Project management.Event and conference management.Co-delivery with external partners.Managing complex datasets and analysis.Confident presentation on external platforms.Good basic understanding of finance and budgets.Personal skills and competenciesCollaboration and teamwork: Works in partnership with colleagues and external partners to deliver work effectively together, putting team before self for better results.Focus and delivery: Prioritises essential tasks which are aligned with PTES’ mission and goals, ensuring timely and effective delivery.Adaptability and resilience: Demonstrates adaptability and willingness to respond to new or changing environments. Able to respond decisively with careful thought.Communication: Communicates clearly and succinctly, both written and verbally, with knowledge and evidence, ensuring impact.Analytical and data driven. Is confident in the use of data and insight to ensure evidence-based decisions and risk mitigation.Deadline: Friday 30th OctoberInterviews: Last week of November, first week of December. In-person and online options will be available.Start date: The successful candidate will start in the new year.
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