British Trust for Ornithology
Training Officer
We are seeking a great people-person and very capable birdwatcher, with experience of helping others to improve their birdwatching skills. Inspiring birdwatchers to connect with BTO, support our impactful work and take part in our surveys is at the heart of what we do. The successful candidate will join a team based at BTO headquarters in Thetford who develop and deliver a range of engaging educational activities, both in person and online.
This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime.
You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page here. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.
WHAT WE OFFER
- £30,444 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
- Life assurance (four times salary)
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Family leave- Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave, 12 weeks at full pay. Paternity and Partner leave, 4 weeks at full pay.
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
- Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on the website) and Opticron (30% off)
- Free access to BTO training courses
- Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
- Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
- Free car parking
- Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
- Coaching and mentoring scheme
- Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Commitment to sustainability
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 on Sunday 7th April and Interviews will be held in Thetford on Thursday 18th April. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@bto.org
Closing Date: 07/04/2024 Location: Thetford, Norfolk