Location
Battersea

Hours
Part Time - 30 hours per week

Salary
£30,000 - £33,500 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

About the Role
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the foremost non-governmental organisation dedicated to bat conservation and habitat protection. We are looking for a Biodiversity Training Officer to join us on a part-time, fixed-term basis for 12 months. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced bat ecologist with a bat survey or research licence to help train and inspire professionals across industries. You will support our Built Environment and Woodland projects with training and learning content that will increase awareness and improve practices. Specifically, you will deliver tailored courses both online and in person to ecologists and project teams, enhancing their knowledge of bats and encouraging best practice in surveying, mitigation, and habitat protection. Additionally, you will support the design and delivery of bespoke courses based on sector needs and deliver other BCT courses as a tutor or moderator, where appropriate.

Benefits
25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service (pro rata)
Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working policy
Defined contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support and counselling
Time off for volunteering opportunities
Learning and development opportunities, including funding for personal growth
Occupational sick pay
Eye Care Vouchers
Cycle to Work scheme
Travel season ticket loans
Interest free IT finance loans
Free parking at our Battersea office (subject to availability)

Experience
Professional experience working with bats in trees and woodland, and in the built environment
Experience of public speaking and delivering training to varied audiences
Experience producing high-quality written content for different audiences

About you
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong written and spoken English
The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse professional audiences
A valid driving licence
The willingness and ability to travel within the UK, including occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications
A Bats: survey or research level 2 licence (CL18)