Projects Coordinator, UK & Europe Conservation Programme

Salary £23,971 including London weighting

ZSL is looking for a Projects Coordinator to support the delivery of the UK & Europe Conservation Programme. The current project portfolio focuses on the marine and freshwater environment. As such, we are seeking a candidate with a graduate degree, and/or a masters degree, in marine ecology or similar. The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of projects but initially will be involved with the conservation of UK marine mammals, the European eel and other migratory fish, and invasive non-native species (aquatic). The main geographic focus of the work will be the Thames Estuary.

The role will be both technical and administrative. There will also be an element of fieldwork (at least one day per week). The main responsibilities include the day-to-day management of project finances and administration; monthly reporting; maintenance of web and social network communications; organising meetings and fieldwork logistics; contributing to fundraising; contributing to staff recruitment and management as well as carrying out regular aquatic field surveys and report writing. This position will give a good grounding for a career in conservation.

A full driving licence is essential.

This grant-funded position is a 12 month contract and will be located in London possibly with some travel. A full job description is available here:  Project Coordinator Uk Europe Dec 2012 (188 KB)

Please send CV’s and a covering letter by email to hr@zsl.org

Closing date: Monday 31st December 2012

We expect to interview successful applicants week commencing 14th January 2013.