Countryside Careers

Summary

I graduated with a first-class honours in Wildlife, Conservation and Zoo Biology from The University of Salford in 2011 and since graduated in 2017 with a Masters in Conservation Biology at Manchester Metropolitan University, where I designed and produced a research paper investigating the impact of anthropogenic impacts on wrens. I have several years field experience in a number of different ecological disciplines through professional employment, volunteering and education. I am currently employed as a Biodiversity Officer at Wigan Council helping to protect, conserve and enhance biodiversity across the borough working with community volunteers, environmental organisations and contractors. I have experience in GIS, report writing, data analysis, record keeping, volunteer supervision, habitat management and project management including funding and budgeting. I am currently working towards obtaining my Great Crested Newt and Bat license. I am a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for a challenging and rewarding job.

Outline

• I’m well organised and methodical, adopting an analytical and strategic approach as needed.
• I work well both within a team and independently and can network, liaise and work with external agencies
• Volunteer management skills, specifically in habitat management.

• In possession of strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal.

• Broad spectrum knowledge of habitats, management principals and habitat enhancement.

• Field work experience including wildlife surveying, monitoring and evaluation techniques as well as legislation and designations

• I am able to project manage, including field work, analysis, concluding and producing reports and implementing them.

• I’m an experienced user of Microsoft Office including excel and competent in statistical analysis.

• Familiar with MapInfo, Arc GIS and R software.

• Experience of budget management

• Prioritise objectives and planning work to make the best use of time and resources and work well under pressure

Available for Work in the Following Sectors

• ✓Arboriculture
• ✓Admin Support
• ✓Community
• ✓Countryside
• ✓Education
• ✓Fisheries and Aquaculture
• ✓Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management
• ✓Horticulture
• ✓Research
• ✓Rights of Way
• ✓Volunteer Development
• ✓Urban/Greenspace
• ✓Wildlife Conservation
• ✓Ecology
• ✓Animals
• ✓Visitors
• ✓Other

Interested in the Following Hours

• ✓Full Time

Qualifications

Masters with Merit in Conservation Biology

BSc First Class Honours in Wildlife, Conservation and Zoo Biology

Additional Qualifications

Driving

• ✓Driving Licence

Machinery

Chemicals

NGB Awards

Animal

RHS Qualifications (or Equivalent)

Outdoor Education

Other

Preferred Employment Location

• ✓England - North West

Experience