Policy & Advocacy Officer
Ref: PAO(2021)Cons(CN)
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
- Location
- WWT Slimbridge and Headquarters, Home Based, London Based
- Department
- Conservation, Policy & Advocacy
- Salary
- £29,351 per annum
- Position type
- Full Time
- Working pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Job advert
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Wetlands are amazing, providing us with the essentials of life. However, they are also under pressure and 2021 is going to be a critical year for determining their future.
This year we have exciting proposals to respond to the climate, nature and wellbeing crises as well as the Covid-19 pandemic by using wetlands as nature-based solutions to deliver a wide range of broader societal benefits. We are calling for a ‘blue recovery’, creating a legacy of blue infrastructure through the restoration and creation of 100,000 hectares of multi-benefit wetlands.
The policy and advocacy team provide political intelligence, develop policy and deliver advocacy to make this happen, identifying opportunities, building partnerships and securing a supportive policy and funding framework. We are looking to build our capacity here, and grow our team. This is an exciting time to be joining WWT; if you are a strategic thinker, a persuasive advocate and a committed campaigner with a passion for people and nature, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a flexible approach to where you are based, but you must be prepared to travel to our HQ at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire and to London on a regular basis.
In return for your excellent work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
Life assurance
Free parking (when working at the Centre)
Cycle to work scheme
Free entry to all our centresClosing date: Sunday 28th February
Interview date: 15th & 16th March
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
- Job description
- Policy_Advocacy_Officer_Vacancy_2021.pdf
- Closing Date
- 28/2/2021
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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