Environmental Record Centre Manager (CPERC)
Broad Street, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6DH
We are looking for a motivated and innovative candidate to manage the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Records Centre (CPERC). Hosted by the Wildlife Trust BCN, this Local Environmental Record Centre provides access to information about species, habitats and wildlife sites for public, research and commercial users.
Contact details
Enquiries about the role: josh.hellon@wildlifebcn.org
Applications to: recruitment@wildlifebcn.org
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Records Centre (CPERC) collate, manage and store data that describe biodiversity in the local area. This data forms an evidence base upon which decision makers should refer to when making decisions which may impact on wildlife.
The role of the Centre Manager is to ensure the strategic vision, financial stability and sound management of the Local Environmental Record Centre (LERC). The successful candidate will provide day to day management and help maintain the business of the centre.
You will be responsible for overseeing the development of policies, work plans and contracts and management of finances. You will have direct line management of three members of staff. The role will also involve promotion of the centre’s services and activities, and fund-raising to support its work. It will also be essential to liaise with biological recorders, other data providers, other record centres and partner organisations.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Environmental Records Centre (CPERC) is expanding, and the restructure has led to this post vacancy, with the current Centre Manager moving to a more specialised Data Manager role. The larger centre will have increased capacity to manage the demands of a modern organisation.
We are seeking someone with a keen interest in, and commitment to wildlife and environmental issues and a general understanding of biological recording and the functions of a Local Environmental Record Centre. The successful candidate would also have experience of project management, fundraising, budgeting, databases, and staff management.
Hours: 30 hrs per week (Part-time). We would consider 22.5 hours per week.
Type of Contract: Permanent
Location: Can work remotely some of the time but will need to attend training and meetings at other Trust offices, as well as regular attendance at base location in Cambourne, Cambs.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement
“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”
Application Documents
- Environmental Record Centre Manager (CPERC) - Job Description
- Environmental Record Centre Manager (CPERC)- Application Form
- Staff Benefits
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