Species Survival Officer
Hertfordshire Zoo
Hertfordshire Closing date for applications is: 30th Apr 2025| Contact: | Andrea Dempsey ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Conservation |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | According to skills and experience |
Species Survival Officer
About the Role:
Hertfordshire Zoo, in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its Species Survival Commission (SSC), is seeking a Species Survival Officer to support and expand conservation efforts in the UK. Based within the Centre for Species Survival: UK, this role will implement IUCN’s Assess–Plan–Act model to inform and coordinate species conservation priorities through data assessment, planning, and action mobilisation.
This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with expert networks, NGOs, government bodies, and conservation specialists to deliver tangible results for UK species conservation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement and support conservation assessments, planning, and action projects in line with the Centre’s work plan
• Coordinate efforts with IUCN SSC groups, external partners, and stakeholders
• Deliver and undertake training in IUCN SSC tools (e.g. Red List, Green Status, Conservation Planning)
• Facilitate workshops, campaigns, and stakeholder meetings using best-practice tools
• Promote conservation outcomes through public engagement (e.g. social media, blogs, podcasts)
• Support reporting, data entry, and the Centre’s communication efforts
• Contribute to strategy development, fundraising, and capacity-building
Your Skills & Experience:
Essential
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. conservation biology, ecology, zoology)
• 2+ years' relevant experience in conservation or related fields
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, communication platforms (Teams, Zoom), and data tools
• Fluent in English; strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel and work flexibly
Desirable
• Knowledge of the IUCN SSC network and tools
• Experience in proposal writing or fundraising
• Multilingual or international stakeholder engagement experience
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcMap, QGIS) or willingness to learn
Location: Hertfordshire Zoo, EN10 &QA (hybrid working available)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Reports to: Lynn Whitnall (CEO), Jessie Boylan (Curator), Aaron Whitnall (Site Plan Coordinator) & Andrea Dempsey (Conservation Officer)
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Apply for this job:
For further information or to apply, please email [email protected], stating "Species Survival Officer" in the subject line.
