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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust - Cumbria Natterjack Toad Officer
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Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust - Cumbria Natterjack Toad Officer

Cumbria
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Fixed-term 12 months, part-time 3 days per week (22.5 hrs).
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 15th June

Overview

We are seeking a confident, proactive and capable individual to help strengthen and expand ARC’s work in Cumbria, supporting the recovery of the natterjack toad and helping to build a sustainable long-term presence for the organisation in the region.In this role, you will act as ARC’s local lead for the natterjack toad recovery project in Cumbria, serving as a point of contact for advice and support. You will coordinate and support monitoring activity, coordinate and deliver education and outreach work, build strong local relationships, and identify opportunities to secure funding that will help grow and sustain this important programme.A strong knowledge of natterjack toad ecology and associated habitats is essential, along with the ability to identify all native UK amphibian species. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the expertise, initiative and enthusiasm to make a meaningful contribution to species recovery in Cumbria.

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust - Cumbria Natterjack Toad Officer

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) is a national wildlife charity dedicated to conserving amphibians, reptiles and the habitats on which they depend across the UK and beyond.

At a glance

  • Represent ARC’s natterjack toad recovery project in Cumbria, providing a local point of contact for natterjack toad advice and support.
  • Coordinate and support natterjack toad monitoring in Cumbria.
  • Liaise with local conservation partners and ARC’s internal communications team to coordinate and deliver education and outreach activities focused on the species and its associated habitats.
  • In cooperation with ARC colleagues, including the Amphibian Conservation Officer and Senior Management Team, identify funding opportunities and lead on/contribute to funding applications as agreed.
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