The Biodiversity Information Service for Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park (BIS) is the independent local environmental records centre (LERC) which acts as the focus for the collation, management and use of information on the wildlife of Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park (BBNP),
BIS was established in 2000, as the first LERC in Wales, and has been successfully supporting users and suppliers of biodiversity information since 2001. BIS is now a member of LERC Wales Ltd which includes the 4 independent welsh LERCs that aim to provide seamless biodiversity information across Wales. An important role of BIS is to support the local wildlife recording community. The following p/t post is an opportunity to work at our Brecon office, within the beautiful area of BBNP, and help to promote the work of BIS supporting wildlife recording in the area.
Communications officer - This post requires someone who has relevant experience of working with the general public but has an understanding of nature conservation issues. The successful applicant must be IT literate and imaginative, preferably with experience of producing promotional material and using social media. Most importantly, the successful applicant will be a good communicator with good organisational skills and the ability to work to a very high standard. They should be able to demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity and be highly motivated to get the general public involved with watching and recording wildlife.
Salary will be £21,000 pro rata depending on skills and experience. The position is a 3 day per week p/t post initially for 12 months, but looking to extend if funding remains in place..
For job specification and an application form please email janet@bis.org.uk, go to our website at www.bis.org.uk or contact BIS on (01874) 610881. For an informal discussion about the post, please phone Janet Imlach on (01874) 610881. Completed application forms must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday 14th March 2017.
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