Conservation, Community and Research Lead
Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK RG1 2
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: from £32,418.38 up to £35,357.84, dependent on experience and qualifications
Work pattern: 5 days in 7 including occasional weekend work, 40 hours per week
Job Description
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a full time Conservation, Community and Research Lead to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The role pays from £32,418.38 up to £35,357.84, which will be dependent on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate can be expected to work 5 days in 7 including occasional weekend work, 40 hours per week.
You will be the College lead for the strategic development, operation and quality assurance of our Animal Centres conservation, research and public education provision. You will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of an effective engagement strategy that aligns with BIAZA requirements, ensuring that our animal and livestock collections provide an outstanding learning environment for students and the public alike. You will guarantee that our research and conservation systems are robust, ethically sound and used to continuously improve both animal welfare and biodiversity of the BCA site.
We are looking for someone who can build and lead our Conservation, Community and Research activity, ensuring we continuously reach the KPI's set out in the relevant strategies. The ideal candidate has significant experience in managing public education programmes at a senior level within the zoological, land‑based or further education sector and is passionate about developing a high‑performing, supportive and challenging culture for staff and learners.
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
- Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Free on‑site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
- On‑site coffee shop & cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
Additional Information
The vacancy will close on 19th July 2026.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Contact Details:
Usthe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (twfcg) Recruitment Team
