Wales Officer (Bat Groups)

Wales Officer – Bat Groups

Home-based in Wales (with travel across Wales and occasional travel to meetings and events in
London and elsewhere)

About Us

Bats are remarkable and essential to our environment. The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the
foremost non-governmental organisation dedicated to bat conservation and habitat protection.
Our mission is to secure bats’ future in a changing world.

BCT actively works on a range of initiatives to create a better world for bats. We’re
passionate about preserving these unique creatures and are committed to welcoming like-minded
individuals who share our dedication.

We are now looking for a Wales Officer to join our team on a part-time basis for a 2.5 year
fixed term contract, working 15 hours per week. There may be a requirement for occasional
weekend and evening work.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £33,000 pro rata depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flex Time Policy
• Cycle Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong grasp and experience of working
with bats as well as volunteer management experience to join our mission-driven organisation.

You’ll collaborate with passionate volunteers and spearhead impactful conservation initiatives
across Wales, ensuring a brighter future for bats in a changing world.

What’s more, with a time commitment of just 15 hours per week, you’ll have plenty of scope to
pursue your other ambitions and commitments supporting a truly balanced work/life.

Ready to spread your wings and make a difference? Apply now and embark on an extraordinary
journey with our dedicated team!

The Role

As our Wales Officer, you will support and enhance our network of voluntary Bat Groups in
Wales.

Engaging with our Bat Groups in Wales and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to further our bat
conservation goals, you’ll encourage people to appreciate bats as a vital part of their natural
heritage and raise awareness of conservation needs.

You’ll support the development of the Bat Group Network through partnership arrangements,
delivering effective communication between the Groups and key stakeholders.

Additionally, you will:

• Organise and attend an annual event for Bat Workers
• Support the development of budgets and reports for funders and trustees
• Co-ordinate the production and distribution of support materials and resources
• Implement guidance and polices around safeguarding and health and safety

About You

To be considered as a Wales Officer, you will need:

• Experience of working with volunteers and identifying volunteer needs
• Practical bat work experience
• Experience of event organising
• Experience of regular reporting within an organisation and externally e.g., to funders
• Experience of engaging new groups and building partnerships
• A good understanding of bat ecology and conservation
• A practical understanding of bat licensing in Wales

The closing date for this role is the 12th June 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Support Officer, Volunteer and Engagement
Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Project Officer, Project Assistant, Conservation Project
Officer, Environmental Project Officer, Project Support Officer, or Project Delivery Officer.

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are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all
applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business
and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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