Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser

Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser


Thetford, Norfolk (other BTO offices considered)

Full time, Permanent

£34,296 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution

The Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser will be responsible for the successful running of
the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Seabird Monitoring Programme (SMP) and will deliver key outputs of this
survey, including summaries of results, the annual report, an annual newsletter and updating
web pages. The work involves overseeing the SMP counter network, supervising development of the
SMP online data entry portal, using the BTO’s supporter database ‘Civi’ and supporting forward
development of the scheme. 

The successful applicant will have experience and ability in organising and undertaking bird
surveys, experience managing volunteers and a good understanding of the ecology of British and
Irish seabirds and conservation issues relating to them. The successful candidate will also
have an interest in data with a methodical and accurate approach to working with data outputs
and data entry, and to maintaining consistency within structured monitoring methods.

This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from
home part of the time on a hybrid working regime and flexible start and finish times can also
be accommodated to ensure a good work-life balance. Working from our offices in Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland will also be considered.

You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under
‘supporting documents’ in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if
you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role
in more detail.

Please note that, if you are the successful candidate, you will be required to provide
documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able
to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHAT DOES BTO DO?

BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to
inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering
them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and
objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome
everyone.

Our values

We are evidence-led, inclusive, collaborative and empowering.

Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?

WHAT WE OFFER

• £34,296 per annum
• Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
• Paid ‘journey days’ (up to 2 days) to staff who travel on holiday by land or sea instead of
  flying.
• Life assurance (four times salary)
• 11% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on
  matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more. This
  includes a number of free counselling sessions.
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Family leave- Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave, 12 weeks at full
  pay. Paternity and Partner leave, 4 weeks at full pay.
• Health cash plan which enables staff to claim back some healthcare expenses, such as
  prescriptions, dental treatment and specialist diagnostic tests. It also offers: Discounts on
  gym memberships and various retailers, a virtual GP and prescription service, on-demand
  wellness content (fitness, yoga,meditation, sleep, mindfulness) and access to Health Lens,
  Eargym, and digital physiotherapy via Phio.
• Retail discounts through MyLifestyle.
• Cycling friendly employer- gold accredited
• Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
• Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on
  the website) and Opticron (15% off)
• Free access to BTO training courses
• Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish
  times (where this meets business needs)
• Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
• Free car parking
• Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of
  responsibility over time
• Coaching and mentoring scheme
• Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and
  mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive,
  Neurodiversity group, LGBTQ+ group and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming
  culture to work in.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
• Commitment to sustainability

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8th September 2359hrs and
Interviews will be held in Thetford or online on Monday 22nd September. If you have any
questions, please contact [email protected] or Dawn Balmer [email protected]

If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting
any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment
could be made.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants
who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our
organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups
when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive
action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a
role and are from a minority ethnic background, you’ll be guaranteed a first stage
interview.

In cases where we receive a very high volume of applications, we may need to limit the
number of Guaranteed Interview Scheme candidates progressing to interview.