Head of Conservation
Learning & Development
Durrell
Conservation Academy / Education
Headquarters
in Jersey, Channel Islands
Reporting
to: Chief Executive Officer
Full time /
Part-time: Full
Time
Permanent /
Contract: Permanent
The Role
I. To
lead the Conservation Learning Team in the provision of innovative and engaging
teaching and learning initiatives, including public connectedness to nature
activities and events, exhibit and interpretive design and formal/informal
education programmes for schools and university students.
II. To
support the development of conservation learning activities, at Durrell
rewilding sites globally.
III. To
lead Durrell’s capacity-building programmes internationally including projects
to enhance institutional effectiveness within Durrell itself.
IV. To
work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams, in particular the Senior
Management Team and others, to deliver the Durrell Strategy, 2017-2025,
Rewilding our World.
The successful
candidate will have:
Essential:
§ Educated
to degree level, with a focus on Zoology/Wildlife conservation and public
communication;
§ Teaching
qualification;
§ Minimum
of five years’ experience in managing a teaching and learning environment in a
wildlife/nature/living collection/museum environment;
§ Understand
financial information and proven ability to manage projects and budgets;
§ Experience
of interpreting and operationalising strategy;
§ Understanding
of the application of models of behaviour change and associated visitor research;
§ Experience
in interpretive and exhibit development and evaluation;
§ Proven
management capability and ability to lead and motivate a team;
§ Enthusiastic
and energetic with excellent communication and presentation skills;
§ Excellent
organisational skills and be able to juggle a complex workload and meet
deadlines;
§ Experience
as a professional conservation trainer and facilitator;
§ Excellent
communication skills;
§ Enthusiastic,
energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial;
§ Commitment
to be part of a team taking Durrell to a new level of reputation, profile and
conservation impact;
§ Post
will require a DBS check.
Desirable:
§ Experience
in working in the not for profit sector and in writing and applying for grants;
§ Current
driving licence;
§ An
understanding of fundraising, in particular within the non-profit sector;
§ Capacity
for the analysis and understanding of financial based information e.g. budgets
and annual accounts.
How to apply
To apply for this
position please send your updated CV, completed application form and cover
letter to recruitment@durrell.org.
A full job
description that explains the role is available at http://wildlife.durrell.org/home/work-at-durrell
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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