Oferta compartida por Cristina
Bird Conservation – Project Coordinator
Region: East Midlands
Salary / Fee: From £30,000 to £32,000 Freelance Contractor, fixed-term contract, pro rata
Job Type: Freelance As per Job Description
Closing Date: 19/1/25
Link / Contact details to apply
info@derbyswiftconservation.co.uk
Details: Swifts are declining by approximately 5% a year and their numbers have more than halved in the UK in the last 30 years, placing them on the red list of birds of conservation concern. Swifts nest primarily within the structure of buildings by accessing safe spaces within the building fabric through holes and gaps in the exterior of the building. Often these holes and gaps are a result of decay, repeated temperature and/or humidity and general deterioration. When buildings are repaired or renovated these gaps are often blocked as materials are replaced and this is the main driver of the fall in Swift numbers as such works prevent access to their nests. Identifying the location of Swift colonies allows us to work with property owners to protect these colonies as well as provide supplementary nest boxes in these areas. We have a poor understanding of Swift populations in over 85% of the settlements in the Derbyshire Dales and this represents a huge logistical challenge if we are to conserve this species. This role is intended to help fill this knowledge gap. Working closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator and combining professional surveying expertise with the ability to recruit, train and motivate teams of volunteers the successful candidate will:Establish, lead and manage a close-knit, effective team to deliver an effective project to identify swift colonies, record sites and mitigate for risks;
establish a network of self-managed programme of activities and events including volunteer survey teams across the region.
identify the location of key populations of Swifts, ascertain the risk of site loss and manage the optimal location, design and implementation of mitigation and conservation schemes.
assist with developing a network of citizen science projects intended to monitor the long-term success of the mitigation schemes.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution towards increasing our understanding of the status of Swifts in this region as well as establishing a blueprint for Swift conservation in general.
Sectors and job functions (See New listing | Environmentjob.co.uk) for categories)
Primary: Conservation and wildlife
Secondary: Conservation and wildlife / Ecology
Job functions: Academic/research / Development & projects
Workplace & location
Location: Derbyshire Dales, work from home and surrounds (within 45 miles of Winster)
Country: England
Region: Limited to Derbyshire Dales
Position Type
Contract: Fixed term, 24 months
Hours: Part-Time, flexible hours
How to Apply
Email: info@derbyshireswiftconservation.co.uk for a copy of the Job Description. Please send your CV (including references), a covering letter explaining why this role is of interest to you and a supporting personal statement which explains how well you fit the person specification in the Job Description. Please structure your supporting personal statement in the same order as in the Job Description and do not exceed 10,000 characters. Applications should be sent electronically to info@derbyshireswiftconservation.co.uk and should have “Project Co-ordinator: your surname” as the subject header.
