Science and Policy Assistant

A unique opportunity to join a successful and growing conservation charity! 

Science and Policy Assistant
Salary £22,100 (pro rata) per annum
Part-time (17.5 hours per week)

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (the Trust) is looking for a part-time Science and Policy
Assistant to assist with the development and delivery of our science and policy work. The Trust
aims to ensure bumblebee conservation is given greater priority by our decision-makers, from
Local to National Governments. We are growing our team to help meet these ambitions.

If you are a well-organised team player, who can communicate well with different audiences, and
have a genuine interest in making an impact for nature, this role could offer you a wonderful
opportunity to help reverse the decline in bumblebees and develop your skills and experience.

You will have the opportunity to support the team in a number of important ways, including,
administrative support such as keeping records and organising meetings, internal and external
communications, including helping to produce our science-focused newsletter, and a range of
other activities to help us campaign for change.

Please refer to the job description and person specification on our website for more details of the role.

This is a part-time, permanent position based within travelling distance of the Trust’s
Stirling office.

The Trust recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national
origin, gender, disability, age, and other protected status.

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want
to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision – to
reverse the decline in bumblebees, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and
creative employees.

The closing date is 5 p.m. Sunday 12th May 2024. Applications may close before the deadline, so
please apply early to avoid disappointment.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK. 

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants are required to have an existing right to
work in the UK.

For an application pack please visit our website.

To discuss the post informally, please contact:

Darryl Cox – Senior Science and Policy Officer
[email protected] 07497333298

Closing Date: 5 p.m. Sunday 12th May 2024

Interview date: Monday 20th May 2024 in Stirling or Online