Senior Biodiversity & Planning Officer (Bucks) – Maternity Cover

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Tring United Kingdom Planning, Policy & Advocacy
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Company Description

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (also known as BBOWT) was formed in 1959 and has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone, valued by all. We aim to lead the way to nature’s recovery through innovative land management, and connect people with nature to improve their wellbeing. We work in partnership and through collaborative projects with local communities, businesses, land owners and local authorities. In the three counties BBOWT owns or manages over 80 nature reserves covering 2,500 hectares. We have more than 50,000 members, employ over 100 professional staff, and have active support from more than 1,350 volunteers. Each year around 12,000 schoolchildren visit our education centres. BBOWT has an annual turnover of over £6 million and receives income from membership subscriptions, grants and donations. BBOWT is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, each is a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.

Our mission – To create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside and inspire our communities to act for nature.

Our aim – To lead the way for nature’s recovery and connect people with nature, so that:

• Our soil and water resources are managed to create functioning ecosystems and wildlife rich places.

• Local communities, decision-makers, landowners and business work with and for nature.

• People recognise their dependence upon nature and its value to their mental and physical wellbeing.


Position

We are looking for a passionate and committed person to join our biodiversity and planning team for a period of maternity cover.

Buckinghamshire faces a huge range of challenges, including increased housing development and huge infrastructure projects, all of which put pressure on our natural world. Our Senior Biodiversity and Planning Officer will work with our biodiversity team, local authorities and developers to deliver for wildlife across Buckinghamshire.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and detailed thinker who has a desire to help shape our landscape for the benefit of both people and wildlife.

Other information

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term (6 months initially with possibility of extension)

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) although can be flexible for the right candidate

Based: Home working or College Lake, Bulbourne, Buckinghamshire