International Sustainable Wetland Management Officer

1 Year Fixed Term Contract.  HQ, Slimbridge Wetland Centre:  Wetlands are essential for life.  Based in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is the UK’s premier wetland charity, creating and protecting wetland habitats to provide water, food and shelter for people and wildlife.  We save species around the world from extinction; our nine UK Wetland Centres inspire thousands of visitors to enjoy being close to nature.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team-worker with experience facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships to support sustainable wetland management and policy in the developing world. This post provides the opportunity to work directly alongside national governments to create guidance and policy to ensure long-term ecosystem security for people and biodiversity in WWT’s priority regions. The successful candidate will also support WWT’s ongoing integrated conservation and development projects, specifically in Madagascar and Cambodia. 

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Child care voucher scheme
- Contributory company pension scheme (terms & conditions apply)
- Life assurance
- Free entry to all our centres plus many more

Interview date: 17th & 18th February 2016