Estate Biodiversity Manager

at  Chester Zoo

AS THE ESTATE BIODIVERSITY MANAGER, YOU WILL:

• Lead on planning, development and delivery of our 30% target including creation of new habitats and management to improve existing habitats
• Ensure robust monitoring to inform management decisions and demonstrate conservation impact
• Manage delivery of on-site activities including control of contractors, project management and ensuring robust health & safety processes
• Collaborate with other zoo teams to deliver on site UK biodiversity activities and develop opportunities to utilise biodiversity areas to support activities such as training and volunteering and public engagement.
• Support other teams and zoo operations in achieving net gains for UK biodiversity
• Support and engage in internal and external activities that connect the Zoo Estate with the wider landscape and local conservation strategies, and related networks

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a conservation related subject
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of UK biodiversity conservation and/or ecological consultancy
• Understanding of UK conservation legislation and delivery mechanisms and the organisations involved in delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Good level of computer literacy and data management skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent inter-personal and facilitation skills
• Experience of multi-stakeholder working in relation to land management and evidence of collaborative working across different teams.

This is a key role working as part of our professional team taking responsibility for the promotion of UK native species and habitats across the zoo Estate. This includes delivery of our ambitious strategic target to have 30% of our land protected and managed for UK biodiversity by 2030.