Marine Conservation Officer

Cornwall Wildlife Trust

This full-time post is a core position within the Conservation section of Cornwall Wildlife Trust, based near Truro, Cornwall.

The post-holder will develop and deliver the Trust’s marine programme. This includes:

• developing the Trust’s input to promoting sustainable fisheries in Cornwall
  
• managing the Trust’s Seasearch project, working with divers to survey the marine environment
• recruiting, training and providing guidance and support to key volunteer groups
• campaign work, particularly regarding Marine Protected Areas
• providing the Trust’s response to marine conservation issues and consultations including fisheries, marine legislation and planning control
• responding to enquiries about a broad range of issues relating to Cornwall’s marine environment
• co-ordinating the Trust’s programme of marine education and awareness-raising events, as well as marine publicity.

Applicants should:

• have a relevant marine or environmental degree and minimum of 2 years employment in a relevant marine conservation role
• be a qualified diver
• be an excellent communicator
• have an excellent knowledge of marine conservation issues and relevant legislation
• be enthusiastic and self-motivated

A full job description and person specification can be found at http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/aboutus/Job_vacancies/Marine_Conservation_Officer_vacancy/

To discuss the post, please contact Ruth Williams on 01872 273939 ext 207; mobile 07825 070613 or ruth.williams@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.

To apply please send your CV with a letter of application to Samantha Woon, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9DJ, or via email to samantha.woon@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications is by midnight on 19th February 2012.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012.

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