Ranger

The Company:

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction. Headquartered in Jersey in the Channel Islands, Durrell focuses on the most threatened species in the most threatened places. Established by author and conservationist, Gerald Durrell, in 1959, Durrell delivers its conservation mission through our three integrated core areas of operation

The Candidate:

• A disciplined and self-motivated person willing to work in remote locations and in poor weather conditions.
• Committed to delivering high-quality deer control and land management tasks.
• Data recording, writing and report compilation skills.
• Eligible to hold a Firearms Certificate.
• Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (DSC 1).
• Interested in ecosystem restoration and machinery care/maintenance.
• A capable communicator, happy to work with partner organisations and various stakeholders.
• Eligible to work and drive in the UK with a full driving license.

Desirable:

• Outdoor First Aid and Forestry.
• Certification in ATV sit in/astride, skid steer.
• Experience working in UK ecology, or wildlife conservation sector.
• Experience of habitat surveys such as HIAs or HIALite.
• Experience in working with Highland Ponies both out of the hill and day to day husbandry.
• A good level of ability in GIS.
• Survey licence for one or more protected species e.g., water vole/otter or a demonstrable specialist in other taxa (botany, invertebrates).