The Charity – Habitats & Heritage
Habitats & Heritage is the local charity that acts for the natural and historic environment
and climate in south and west London. We take care of our local landscape; its wildlife,
ecosystems, heritage as well as fostering sustainable behaviours by:
We are based in Twickenham and work across the London Boroughs of: Richmond; Hounslow;
Kingston; Wandsworth; and Merton.
Purpose of the job
The local charity, Habitats & Heritage, is seeking a Conservation Assistant to provide
support to the Nature Conservation Lead in the delivery of a range of projects including:
H&H Green hubs; youth volunteering; community engagement projects; supporting borough
biodiversity partnerships as well as education and citizen science projects. We are looking for
a candidate with a positive attitude, who is willing and able to learn and adapt to support the
project. The post holder will be supported to deliver educational outreach events and practical
conservation workdays, and improve their biodiversity identification and recording skills. In
addition, the successful applicant will be actively engaged in fundraising, communication and
project management.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Other requirements
The role will require some lone working and outside working within parks and green spaces,
distributing promotional materials and some home working, in addition to working in our office at
the ETNA Community Centre. The role will include supporting the wider team with activities that
promote the mission of Habitats & Heritage, this includes using social media and supporting
other team members where appropriate. Applicants must be willing to work regular weekends and
occasional evenings.
Person specification
Interpersonal Skills
Training and experience
Knowledge and Skills
Application process
Please submit your CV and a personal statement (one side of A4) to the nature conservation
lead, Charlotte Harris: [email protected]
Applications will be assessed against the following key criteria:
Application deadline: Friday 10th May at 9am.
Interviews: Monday 20th May 2024
Start Date: 3rd June 2024 (or as near as possible.)
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Charlotte Harris by
email: [email protected]
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