Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and works with the local community towards a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love. We are also part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, working together for a better deal for nature and people locally and in the wider world.
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We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you. Our vacancies will be published on this page as and when they become available. If you would like to speak to us about our vacancies, please use the contact details listed in the vacancy information.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to join us too. View our volunteering information for details of current volunteering opportunities at the Trust.
Current Vacancies
South Yorkshire, Local Nature Partnership
This position is kindly funded by The Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is funded by Defra and is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.
Nature Recovery Programme Manager
Hours: 0.8FTE (4 days per week)
Salary: £29,411 p/a, pro rata 0.8 FTE, +9% employee pension contribution entitlement
Duration: Fixed Term – GRCF projects must be completed by 31st March 2022
Candidates must be available to start quickly, open to secondment
Location: Victoria Hall, Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SF and home-working
Job Reference No: NRPM21
Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 5th February 2021
Interviews: 17th and 18th February (we anticipate these will be on Zoom or similar software)
Help us to achieve a step change for nature’s recovery in South Yorkshire.
Working at a strategic level with the South Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership (SYLNP) and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, this role will lead the initial development of Local Nature Recovery Strategies in the region.
Using Habitat Opportunity maps already commissioned by the SYLNP and the Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority, the post-holder will work with a range of partners from across South Yorkshire to develop nature recovery networks as well as identify initial targets & plans for investment in nature’s recovery.
The post-holder will also work with a range of onsite projects and partners in Sheffield and Rotherham, to ensure that development of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies is embedded in on-the-ground activities and community engagement.
This post is employed by SRWT and subject to the Trust’s Terms & Conditions of employment. For more information about SYLNP please visit: https://www.wildsheffield.com/sylnp/
We are looking for someone with considerable experience in developing and successfully delivering landscape-scale conservation strategies with strategic partners and communities. You should also have a degree or equivalent qualification in ecology, conservation or related discipline and a good understanding of the proposals for Local Nature Recovery Strategies, nature recovery networks etc. as proposed in the Environment Bill. A good knowledge of Sheffield, Rotherham or the City Region would be advantageous.
Application packs are available to download below or by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com Or Phone: 0114 263 4335
Please return your completed application to recruitment@wildsheffield.com
Or by post to Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2, 2SF
When you request an application pack please state where you saw this post advertised.
No CVs, no agencies.
JD GRCF NATURE RECOVERY PROJECT MANAGER
Current Vacancies
Ecologist
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Sheffield (currently home working due to Covid 19)
£22,992 + 9% pension contribution
Job Reference No: WE21
Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 19th February 2021
Interviews: 2nd March 2021 (we anticipate these will be on Zoom or similar software)
Wildscapes Consultancy is a successful social enterprise and CIEEM Registered practice delivering professional ecological, land management and nature-based solutions that work for businesses, people and wildlife. All profits from the consultancy are returned to Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, the parent company, to help fund their charitable work conserving the natural environment and connecting people with nature.
The consultancy’s turnover and profitability has considerably grown in recent years, and there is now an exciting opportunity to build on this further.
We are looking for an experienced qualified Ecologist to deliver ecological surveys and related contracts for the Wildscapes Consultancy, working across England and Wales with a primary base in Sheffield. In particular the role will deliver Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and support the Wildscapes Senior Ecologist in the delivery of protected species work.
To support the Wildscapes Senior Ecologist and others in ensuring that Wildscapes is an innovative social enterprise, with an excellent reputation, delivering for people, wildlife, the natural environment and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.
You will need to have at least 3 years experience delivering a range of ecological contracts, with a degree in Ecology or related subject, or substantial work experience.
A full driving licence is essential.
Further information about the consultancy can be made available for candidates shortlisted for interview. Please also visit: https://wildscapes.co.uk/
If you wish to discuss this role please contact Paul Liptrot Senior Ecologist by email to info@wildscapes.co.uk or phone 0114 3035123.
Application packs are available to download below or by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com Or Phone: 0114 263 4335
Please return your completed application to recruitment@wildsheffield.com
Or by post to Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2, 2SF
When you request an application pack please state where you saw this post advertised.
No CVs, no agencies.
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