Marine Technical Support Officer

Closing date: 12noon, 22 August 2011

A coalition of 8 non-governmental organisations consisting of Friends of the Earth, Northern Ireland Environment Link, National Trust, RSPB, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, WWF NI, Ulster Wildlife Trust, and Irish Whale and Dolphin Group seek to appoint a:

Marine Technical Support Officer

This full-time post comes at a crucial time for influencing the development and implementation of marine legislation in Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide scientific expertise and policy support to the campaign for a Marine Bill, Marine Protected Areas and improved fisheries management in Northern Ireland. This post represents an excellent opportunity to bring about real change in relation to NI’s marine environment and a chance to work with a wide range of environmental organisations and stakeholders.

If you are a self starter, have experience of working diplomatically and are passionate about the marine environment, contact us for an application pack. This post is funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and the Tubney Charitable Trust.

Fixed-term until 31 October 2013 Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £18,204 - £21,954

Based with Ulster Wildlife Trust at Crossgar, RSPB at Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast and WWF NI in Belfast.

To apply for this post visit: www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org/About+Us/Jobs or telephone 028 4483 0282.

The Ulster Wildlife Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12noon, 22 August 2011

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