SCIENCE AND
CONSERVATION COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Permanent –
Full-time
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an
exciting vacancy for a Science and Conservation Communications Officer to join
our Science Division.
The Role
• Working
collaboratively with a number of departments to coordinate the provision of
materials designed to promote our Science and Field Programmes activities to
different audiences, both internal and external
• Assessing
and evaluating the effectiveness of various communications methods, and working
to continuously improve them
• Keeping
employees informed of our Science and Field Conservation activities in order to
facilitate the updating of related zoo activities, including interpretation and
public talks
• Assisting
with the organisation and coordination of symposiums and science outreach
events, to promote awareness and involvement in conservation and science to our
external customers
The successful
candidate will have:
• A
degree or equivalent qualification in a Biological/Environmental Science
related subject or in Science Communications
• Extensive
knowledge of biodiversity conservation and an understanding of conservation
theory, as well as the role of the modern zoo in conservation
• Excellent
written and verbal communication skills with proven experience of writing for a
variety of audiences
• Experience
of producing effective conservation and/or science-related awareness material
to a range of audiences across a wide range of media, with a focus on social
media
• A
good working knowledge in the use of all key Microsoft packages
• Excellent
proof reading and editing skills, as well as strong attention to detail and
organisational skills
An MSc or equivalent
qualification would be advantageous, as would some experience of carrying out
scientific research in the field.
Hours of work are 35
hours per week worked Monday to Friday, with the occasional need for weekend
and evening working.
The salary for this
role is £21,015.01 per annum and in addition we offer a range of amazing
benefits which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
To apply for this
position, please attach your current CV and complete the application form
highlighting your skills and experience including why you should be considered
for our Science and Conservation Communications Officer role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Closing date for
applications is Monday 6th February 2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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