Hedgehog Project Administrator Temporary (3 Months) – Part Time ( 20 hours)

We are Chester Zoo, and for over 90 years, we have been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and, despite all the recent challenges thrown at us, we still want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Hedgehog Project Administrator to join our Science team to provide administrative and secretarial support for our Hedgehog Watch citizen science project.

The role:

• To provide advisory support to citizen science participants who will be contributing to the Hedgehog Project by installing camera traps in their back garden
• To provide logistical support to facilitate monthly camera trap collection and return sessions at Chester Zoo
• To answer queries from participants via email and telephone and manage the Hedgehog Project email inbox
• To monitor completion of pre- and post-participation surveys and communicate reminders as required
• To provide support to maintain functionality of 100 camera traps with respect to batteries and storage space
• To coordinate and minute project team meetings

The successful candidate will have:

• High degree of numeracy and literacy
• ‘A’ Level qualifications or above
• Sound working knowledge of computer software systems e.g. Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills whether by phone, face to face or via email
• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team and on own initiative
• An understanding of and affinity to the organisation’s mission, vision and values, in addition to an understanding of its conservation work

The hours of work are 20 hours per week, worked over five days Monday to Friday.

The salary for this role is £8.91 per hour and in addition we offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at https://www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/

To apply for this position, click ‘Apply Now’ to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our Hedgehog Project Administrator role.

Closing date for applications is 4th July 2021.

Interviews will take place W/C 5th July 2021.