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Wessex Water, Bath, Somerset, £26,000 pa. We have an exciting new vacancy for a Graduate Conservation Adviser to join our Conservation team. If you are looking for a role that focuses on our local environment and you love engaging with …  

Wessex Water, Bath, Somerset, c.£35,000 pa. As a Conservation Adviser, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering conservation land management, as well as providing advice to the wider business to support the delivery of our biodiversity …  

<p>Hours: Full time – 40hrs per week</p>
<p>Contract: Permanent </p>
<p>Location: Central Bedfordshire</p>
<p>Salary: £27-28k per annum.</p>
<p>As part of The Greensand Trust Ranger Service, the Countryside Ranger plays a key role in managing and enhancing the Trust’s countryside sites for the benefit of local communities, visitors, wildlife, and historic landscapes. Working primarily at the new Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve and across the Trust’s eastern sites – including additional Nature Reserves and SSSI locations – you will help deliver high‑quality countryside management, conservation, and public engagement.</p>  

<p>Locations: RSPB The Lodge Reserve, Sandy SG19 + RSPB Fowlmere SG8 <br>
Terms: 6 Months Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week <br>
Salary: £28,940 – £30,898 Pro Rata</p>
<p>Are you up for a new challenge, delivering practical management work across The Lodge and Fowlmere (L&F) reserves? </p>
<p>With a wide variety of wet and dry habitats to contribute to, heritage and visitor interest, this role offers a unique breadth and variety of work and connection to the wider work of RSPB, and would suit someone with a love of wildlife and managing habitats, strong practical skills, and excellent team-working ability. </p>  

Purpose of the role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Conservation Project Manager to lead the restoration of freshwater ecosystems and species across Greater London and the wider Thames catchment. You will design, lead, and deliver impactful conservation projects that contribute directly to restoring wildlife in the UK. As project manager you will play a central role in growing and delivering two flagship initiatives: the Great London Pond Project and the London Water Vole Recovery Programme. Working at the intersection of science, policy, and community action, you will help translate ZSL s conservation strategy into practical, on-the-ground outcomes. You will convene and collaborate with multiple partners and stakeholders, and secure funding to further the impact of our freshwater conservation work. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, working 37.5 hours per week. Key responsibiliites: Project design and delivery: You will lead the development and delivery of evidence-based, strategically aligned freshwater conservation projects. Designed in line with Conservation Standards, operating at a landscape scale across the Thames catchment, supporting species recovery, habitat creation and restoration, and measurable conservation impact. Partnerships and stakeholder engagement: You will build and maintain strong partnerships with NGOs, statutory bodies, funders, and community groups, representing the organisation with professionalism while developing collaborative relationships and using project evidence and outcomes to help inform and influence policy. Funding and financial management: You will play a key role in securing and managing project funding by developing grant proposals, contributing to fundraising strategy, managing budgets to ensure value for money, meeting income targets, and reporting clearly to funders. Team leadership and support: You will support project delivery through effective team coordination, including recruiting and managing staff and interns, leading volunteers and field teams safely, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing working environment. Compliance, reporting and operations: You will ensure projects are delivered safely, legally, and efficiently by managing licences and regulatory requirements, upholding health and safety standards, maintaining accurate records and reporting, and overseeing equipment use, maintenance, and procurement. Communication and profile: You will communicate project work to a wide range of audiences to build awareness and support for conservation by producing clear technical reports, presenting at conferences and workshops, contributing to media engagement, and supporting digital and social media communications. About You Educated to MSc degree level in conservation biology or related subject area, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrate such a level of equivalent qualifications and experience through relevant practical work experience. Computer literate in MS office packages, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and GIS and the application of statistical packages. Previous experience in managing and developing conservation projects, including partnership working and maintaining strong relationships with partners, statutory stakeholders, and funders. Experience and confidence in communicating and presenting to a wide range of audiences, including the public, academia, and the press. Proven experience in managing conservation teams safely (including fieldwork near water and volunteer leadership), alongside experience in budget administration, financial reporting, and leading successful grant funding applications. A willingness to travel to project field sites, conferences and workshops as required. The work will include periods of field research often in harsh field conditions and working in and around water. A full driving license is required for this role. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. About Us We re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. What we offer: At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: Purpose driven work join an organisation where every role contributes to creating a world where wildlife thrives. Pension scheme – we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension. Flexible working talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you. Holidays 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays (increasing with milestone anniversaries). Access to ZSL s staff Equality Networks -Race Culture, Team Pride, Disability, and Menopause, supporting an inclusive and welcoming workplace for those with lived experience. Wellbeing access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Life assurance eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL s life assurance scheme from their first day. Complimentary tickets annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops. Cycle2Work – our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle. Season ticket loan – we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work. Family friendly policies we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages. We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application. If you have any questions about this role, we d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our recruitment team at recruitment@zsl.org ​

<p>We have an exciting new vacancy for a Graduate Conservation Adviser to join our Conservation team. If you are looking for a role that focuses on our local environment and you love engaging with equally passionate people, then we want to hear from you!</p>
<p>As our Graduate Conservation Adviser, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering conservation land management as well as providing advice to the wider business to support the delivery of our biodiversity land management commitments. You will liaise with teams across Wessex Water and with external stakeholders, including volunteers and community groups.</p>  

<p>We have an exciting new vacancy for a Conservation Adviser to join our Conservation team. If you are looking for a role focused on our local environment and you love engaging with equally passionate people, then we want to hear from you!</p>
<p>We own and lease nearly 3,000 hectares of land. Our sites and landholdings range from small pumping stations to large treatment works, reservoirs and farmland. Wessex Water and our tenants occupy more than 290 hectares of SSSI and over 900 hectares designated as either a Local Wildlife Site or a Local Geological Site. Our Conservation team ensures that this land is well-managed for nature.</p>  

Forestry England, Gloucestershire and the Severn Vale, £30,105 pa. What could be better than working outdoors and making a tangible difference to the restoration of beavers in our landscape? Beavers are a national priority species for Forestry England, engineering …  

Forestry England, Bridgwater, Somerset, £30,105 pa. The White-tailed Eagle project commenced in 2019, and is led in partnership with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, looking to re-establish this species on the south coast of England following an …