Bat Groups Officer
Bat Conservation Trust
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 work collaboratively and with a diversity of people to achieve resilient populations of bats and improve their habitats in an ever-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 Bat Groups Officer to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week. This role involves regular travel across England and occasional travel to Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,000 - £33,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
- 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)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate conservation professional to support and connect with a national network of volunteers dedicated to protecting bats and their habitats.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility of a part-time, hybrid role that fits around your lifestyle, with regular opportunities to travel, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to grassroots conservation efforts.
What’s more, you’ll benefit from a supportive and inclusive working culture, a generous benefits package and personal development opportunities to help you thrive.
The Role
As a Bat Groups Officer, you will support bat groups across England, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, facilitating formal relationships with BCT and promoting effective communication across the sector.
Specifically, you will lead the Partner Group network and provide tailored support, identify training needs, and act as a liaison point between bat groups, BCT, and related landscape initiatives.
You will also manage programmes of work, organise and attend events, oversee budgets and reporting, and line manage the Wales Bat Groups Officer.
Additionally, you will:
- Maintain annual MOUs and insurance compliance statements
- Organise and attend Partner Group meetings
- Manage the Partner Group Support Fund and identify support actions
- Lead the organisation of regional conferences and forums
- Produce and distribute bat group bulletins and updates
- Co-edit publications and maintain web content
- Administer the Pete Guest Award and support fundraising efforts
About You
To be considered as a Bat Groups Officer, you will need:
- At least two years’ experience working in the wildlife sector with volunteers
- Experience managing programmes of work
- Experience developing and/or delivering training to a range of audiences
- Experience using web content management systems
- Experience managing budgets and writing reports
- Project development and project management experience
- Good knowledge of bat ecology and conservation, including practical experience
- A full, valid driving licence
The closing date for this role is 10am on Monday 30th June 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Network Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Conservation Training Officer, or Partnership Officer.
Webrecruit and the Bat Conservation Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. 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.
So, if you’re looking for an engaging and rewarding role as a Bat Groups Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
About Bat Conservation Trust
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely.
To achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people
thrive together, our work focuses on discovering more about bats and how they
use the landscape, taking action to protect bats and enhance the landscapes on
which they rely, inspiring people about bats and their environment, engaging
them in their conservation and strengthen our work by building skills,
resources, motivation and understanding.
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely. To achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together, our work focuses on discovering more about bats and how they use the landscape, taking action to protect bats and enhance the landscapes on which they rely, inspiring people about bats and their environment, engaging them in their conservation and strengthen our work by building skills, resources, motivation and understanding.
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