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Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms - Project Officer

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Scotland (North) - UK
Town/City £19,602 to £21,236 per annum pro rata
Salary Additional Information Abernethy
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level Mid Level
Deadline 10/02/2017
Company Name Butterfly Conservation
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Telephone 01929 400 209
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Description

Are you passionate about invertebrates and their conservation? Do you want to live and work in one of the most scenic and biodiverse areas of the UK and make a difference to the conservation needs of some of the country's rarest insects? We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic project officer to run the Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms project, a new project based in the Caringorms National Park.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day delivery of the project including;
• Surveying for prioirty invertebrate species across the national park.
• Recruiting, training and managing a team of volunteers to assist the project.
• Engaging with landowners regarding the conservation management of rare species.
• Raising awareness and enthusing those living within, and visiting the park on the amazing diversity of invertebrate life found within the Cairngorms.
• Providing regular updates to the project steering group and writing quarterly reports to fulfill funding requirements.

This is a 3 year partnership project between RSPB Scotland, Cairngorms National Park, Buglife, Butterfly Conservation and Scottish Natural Heritage.

To apply for this vacancy please visit the RSPB website

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