Research Assistant

Conservation and Research Department

Job Title: Research Assistant, British Raptor Programme (Part time, 0.6 FTE)

The Research Assistant will contribute to the overall objectives of the Trust’s Conservation & Research (C & R) department. The core function of the role is to provide practical, technical, logistical and administrative support to the Trust’s British Raptor Programme.

We seek a competent field biologist/ornithologist with high physical capabilities, resilience to challenging field conditions and an array of well-developed practical skills. We value flexibility, adaptability and initiative within a teamwork environment. Reliability, integrity and trustworthiness are essential.

You will be expected to:

• Help monitor, survey and provide nest sites for target species in the British Raptor Programme
• Conduct fieldwork and provide technical support to other research projects
• Assist with administrative functions and supporter liaison, including information/open days
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations, scientific publications, internal reports, briefs, annual reports, educational and promotional material, etc.
• Contribute to communications between the C & R department, other Trust staff, visitors and supporters

Essential

• Degree in a biological science and/or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• Well-developed practical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable fieldwork experience (i.e. collecting and recording data)
• Demonstrable field ID skills of British birds and mammals (invertebrate ID desirable)
• Competency in working at heights (tree climbing skills desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (hitching, towing and manoeuvring vehicle trailers desirable)
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Computer literacy, especially all MS Office applications and good data management skills

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE), £21,700-£24,000 pro rata. Apply with letter of application (max one page) and CV (max three pages). Closing date: 20th February 2024. Interviews: 23 February 2024. Starting on/after 4 March 2024. Appointment subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. Own transport is essential due to our rural location.

Applications directly to:

• Campbell Murn, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY
• campbell@hawkconservancy.org