Cold-blooded and Spineless Officer (UK)

A vacancy has arisen to provide maternity cover for the post of Cold-blooded and Spineless Project Coordinator working within the North Pennines AONB Partnership Staff Unit based in Stanhope, Weardale until 30th March 2018 or the day before the return of the substantive post-holder.

Cold-blooded and Spineless is an ambitious and exciting North Pennines AONB Partnership project which aims to record and celebrate invertebrates in the area. This is a five-year Heritage Lottery Funded initiative, running from 2015-2019.

The post holder will co-ordinate the delivery of the Cold-blooded & Spineless project including the promotion of the project, recruitment of participants, facilitation of and support for new groups, delivery of invertebrate identification training and survey events, data management, liaison with project partners, fundraising for small projects and communication of results to the public. The post holder will also manage Cold-blooded & Spineless Community Engagement Contractor(s) to ensure the delivery of an effective invertebrate-themed community arts programme.

Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of working on biodiversity projects and of organising and co-ordinating workshops and events.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Barrett on 01388 528801 or email rebecca@northpenninesaonb.org.uk.

Interviews will be held in Stanhope on 7th March 2017.

Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact the HR Operations and Data Team.

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on 03000 267241 or email hrREAL@durham.gov.uk.

If you have any difficulties accessing the vacancy and are registered for redeployment, please contact the Operations & Data Team or alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk.