Bat Groups Officer

The Company

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.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,000 – £33,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata)
• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• 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 rewarding opportunity for a confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement and project development to join our committed organisation.

You will discover the role offers a fantastic blend of relationship-building, event co-ordination and strategy, giving you the chance to make a tangible difference to bat conservation efforts.

What’s more, you’ll benefit from flexible working and the support of a close-knit, collaborative team, all united by a shared passion for protecting the natural world.

So, if you want to use your skills to support passionate volunteers and drive conservation action, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Bat Groups Officer, you will support and strengthen relationships between BCT and volunteer bat groups across the UK.

Specifically, you will manage key partnerships, facilitate group activities and maintain strong communication channels to ensure groups are well supported and aligned with our strategic goals.

Working closely with internal teams, you’ll organise meetings and events, lead on communications and publications for bat groups, and manage training and funding support.

Additionally, you will:

• Renew annual memorandums of understanding and insurance statements with bat groups
• Produce monthly bat group bulletins and edit Bat News
• Maintain relevant website content for bat groups and events
• Oversee departmental budgets and reporting

About You

To be considered as a Bat Groups Officer, you will need:

• Experience in project development
• Experience in developing and/or delivering training courses
• Experience in management or supervision
• Experience in organising events
• Experience of influencing stakeholders across teams or organisations
• A good understanding of bat ecology and conservation
• Knowledge of quality service provision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including digital communication)
• Strong organisational and planning abilities
• A willingness and ability to travel across the UK, including occasional evenings and weekends

The closing date for this role is 28th April 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Engagement Officer, Conservation Partnerships Officer, Community Outreach Officer, or Wildlife Networks Co-ordinator.

Webrecruit and Bat Conservation Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 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 want to become a Bat Groups Officer and help protect these vital species, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.