Strategic Wildlife Corridors Project Officer (Job Share)

Do you want to make a real difference for local wildlife? If you are passionate about building a career in ecology and conservation management then this is the job for you. The Strategic Wildlife Corridors project is a pioneering scheme to protect and enhance a series of seven Wildlife Corridors that run from the coast up to the South Downs. They provide a home and a vital connection for wildlife, but they can be made even better. You will be working with landowners, volunteers and contactors to deliver a wide variety of on-the-ground enhancements, joining up and improving streams, hedges, ditches and woodlands. Working in a small friendly team and based in the historic cathedral city of Chichester, this role is a Job Share post, working alongside an existing part time postholder.

You’ll have experience of delivering practical conservation projects and a good working knowledge of ecology and habitat management. You will be confident in dealing with landowners and community groups, well organised and able to work evenings and on weekends if required. The post holder will be an enthusiastic individual who demonstrates a high level of commitment to conserving and improving the rich and diverse habitats of this very special area.

This post is one part of a Job Share. You will be working alongside another officer who is working 22 hours a week on the project. Of the 7 corridors you will lead on 3 of them.

For more information about the post please contact Tom Day on tday@chichester.gov.uk or 01243534854.

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.