Training Officer – Northern Ireland Botanical Skills Project

Could you help us nurture and develop botanical skills across Northern Ireland and grow participation in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme?

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Training Officer for our DAERA-funded Botanical Skills Training Project in Northern Ireland. The post holder will support the delivery of the remaining three years of our multi-strand, collaborative programme of botanical training and recording in Northern Ireland, increase participation and coverage for the National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) in NI, and improve quantity and quality of data and flow of plant records.

This role will include the development, trialling, promotion and delivery of plant identification and recording training courses for different skill levels, taxa and habitats.

The post holder will also work closely with BSBI’s Communications Officer and Head of Science, along with other NPMS partners (Plantlife, UKCEH, JNCC, DAERA) and coordinators, to facilitate increased participation and coverage of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme in NI

The post holder will work with the botanical community in NI, including BSBI County Recorders, to identify and support training and recording needs, and to raise the profile of botany and BSBI.

Working within our small, friendly staff team who operate remotely across Britain and Ireland, the post holder would preferably work a hybrid combination between home and the DAERA Offices in Belfast.

Your job pack

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification carefully along with the job application guidance notes. Then complete the job application form and personal details form and submit these to recruitment@bsbi.org

Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 16 February.

Interviews will be held online on the 26th February.

The postholder would ideally take up the position at the beginning of April.

BSBI aims to uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all its activity, including the recruitment and employment of staff. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of situation or background. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are currently underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Should you have any questions about the role or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch through recruitment@bsbi.org