At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead conservation, community engagement, and research initiatives at our animal centre.
- Company: Join the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, a top education provider in the South East.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on sustainability and best practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare and biodiversity while inspiring students and the public.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing public education programmes in zoology or further education is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32418 - 35358 £ per year.
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. Please note that 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 KPIs set out in the relevant strategies. We seek someone who has significant experience in managing public education programs at a senior level within the zoological, land-based or further education sector. You will also be passionate about developing a high-performing, supportive, and challenging culture for staff and learners - one that is rooted in the core college values and dedicated to sector-leading best practices in sustainability, animal welfare, and industry engagement.
About Us: The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Our staff benefit from:
- 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
- Onsite Coffee Shop
Conservation, Community and Research Lead - Maidenhead, Berkshire employer: Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises staff development and well-being. With generous benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme, 30 days of annual leave, and access to subsidised leisure courses, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful conservation and education initiatives in the beautiful setting of Maidenhead, Berkshire.
Contact Details:
Windsor Forest Colleges Group Recruitment Team
