Project Officer - Agriculture

Reference number: 700413

Location: Brighton

The South East England Conservation team is looking for someone with a passion for wildlife and a clear commitment to work with farmers and landowners across the region. Pairing and enthusing trained RSPB volunteers with farmers, you will arrange 20 farms surveys per year, and will then collate and map the results. You will also provide direct conservation advice to farmers and landowners, and promote and administer our Nature of Farming Awards. All applicants should have a good understanding of farmland bird ecology, UK agricultural practice, and the use of GIS mapping systems. You will need to be a determined and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills. This varied and interesting post will involve on-site working throughout the South East. The successful candidate will need to be able to meet the travelling requirements of the role and full training will be provided.

Salary

£16,000 to £20,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Foxed Term to 31 March 2014
Replacement post: No

Closing date: 24 May 2013

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number 700413 on any correspondence.

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Who to contact

For questions about this post
BruceFowkes
bruce.fowkes@rspb.org.uk
01273 763621

Send application forms to
Heather Parr
heather.parr@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, South East Regional Office, 1st Floor, Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF, 01273 763601