Job Opportunities

Manager

Overview

We are looking for someone with great business and staff management skills, to lead our team of committed wildlife data professionals. This job gives a unique opportunity to use your passion for wildlife and proven management skills, to increase opportunities for our information to influence wildlife policy and feed into better decisions for nature. The right candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work in our field and bring relevant experience to the role, building on 20 successful years of service, extending the reach of the data and helping direct our challenges, especially with new technologies and data. Cofnod is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with a committed workforce aiming to make a difference. We offer a generous package of hybrid flexible working, annual leave and salary.

Emloyment Terms

Contract: A permanent post, commencing from 1st March 2026

Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week. Flexible working, with an agreed amount of time in our office

Salary: Pay is linked to Local Government Pay Scales. Starting salary will be £33,416 based on 28 hours per week.

Pension: Our pension scheme has a 7.5% employers contribution.

Leave: Will be calculated pro rata, including statutory leave, the period between Christmas and New Year and 26 days annual leave, rising to 29 days within 3 years.

Location: Bangor, LL57 4FG. Some remote working would be considered. Some work-related travel will be required.

See the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Applications

 Applications will only be accepted through the online application form, which requires contact details, references and answers to 4 scenario questions

In addition to the application form, you must send a covering email and your CV to jobs@cofnod.org.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on 30th November 2025

Interviews will be held on 12th December 2025

 If you wish to know more about this post, please email us.

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