P/T Initially but F/T Once Additional Funding Secured

April 2017

S U R R E Y W I L D L I F E T R U S T

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE - Citizen Science Coordinator

(P/T initially but F/T once additional funding secured)

REMUNERATION - £20,000 (pro rata)

FUNCTION - Living Landscapes Team; Biodiversity, Evidence & Policy (BEP)

RESPONSIBLE TO - LL Project Manager, Wetland Landscape officer

RESPONSIBLE FOR - Volunteers

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

This exciting new post within the Living Landscapes team will co-ordinate the day-to day running of our existing citizen-science projects and help develop new projects. The post will initially be part-time and focus on the development and delivery of the new Hedgerow Heroes project, but increasing to full time once further funding is secured for RiverSearch.

Hedgerow Heroes is a new, initially 2-year, citizen science project focussing on the “green network” of semi-natural habitat in Surrey. Acting as a natural partner to the RiverSearch programme, it is a principal component of the Trust’s Living Landscape Strategy.

Hedgerow Heroes will train volunteers to survey the condition of hedgerows in Surrey and produce an inventory of this important semi-natural habitat. It will deliver courses in hedgerow management and develop hedgerows and hedgerow networks to deliver the ecosystem services provided by hedges such as natural flood management and pollination. The Coordinator will support the Living Landscapes Project Manager in the initial development of the Hedgerow Heroes project and thereafter take responsibility for the day- today management.

RiverSearch has been running for 3 years and now has 100+ volunteers across Surrey who engage in river monitoring including sampling using the RiverFly methodology, and who undertake practical river-restoration projects. The project is one of the principle delivery mechanisms of Catchment Based Approach aspects of Living Landscape. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 Manage the day-to-day aspects of the projects including volunteer coordination, data management and landowner liaison.

 Deliver training workshops for Hedgerow Heroes and RiverSearch

 Assist the Living Landscapes Project Manager in developing the various elements of the Hedgerow Heroes and launching the project in September 2017

 Create an inventory of hedgerows and their condition in Surrey

 Assist in delivering advice and practical work to improve the condition of hedgerows and

 Support the over-all delivery of Living Landscapes and the work of the Trust as required.

J O B S P E C I F I C A T I O N

The post holder will:

 Manage the day-to-day aspects of the project including volunteer training, data management and coordination.

 Assist the Living Landscapes Project Manager in developing the various elements of Hedgerow Heroes and launching the project in April 2017

 Compile a GIS dataset of hedgerows and their condition in the county

 Support the Wetlands Landscapes Officer in delivery of river restoration projects Community Wetland Days

 Liaise with farmers and landowners and deliver advice on hedgerow management through workshops and hedgerow management plans.

 Undertake practical river restoration and hedge planting and management tasks with volunteers

 Seek novel opportunities to promote and provide funding for citizen science projects.

 Coordinate LL Citizen Science programmes volunteer work in Countryside Management and Education departments.

 Liaise with external partners to deliver multi-benefit projects.

 To engage in promotional and media events as required by the role PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE Essential  Experience in wildlife/biodiversity conservation Desirable  Citizen science projects  Data Management  Delivery of management and /or farm advice

KNOWLEDGE Essential  BSc/ MSC in conservation, ecology or related subject Desirable  Understanding of the role of citizen science in conservation  Keen awareness of wildlife conservation issues  Some knowledge of wildlife legislation and planning policy

SKILLS Essential  Excellent organisational skills  Communication both verbal & written  IT & Data Management Skills Desirable  Habitat management (hedgelaying!)  Survey skills, particularly aquatic invertebrates  Experience of GIS

PERSONAL QUALITIES  Self-motivation  Independence  Attention to detail  Initiative and enthusiasm  Commitment  Diplomacy  Good people skills