Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Sustainability and Biodiversity Assistant to be an integral part of the Sustainability team at Waddesdon Manor.
This role plays a key part in turning high-level sustainability and biodiversity commitments into practical, measurable action, supporting long term environmental resilience and demonstrating credible progress against the Sustainability Roadmap and Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).
When our Conservation Hub is open, the main focus of the role will be to engage with our visitors in the hub, and create new material to display to the public.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to…
Sustainability Roadmap Support:
- Assist in implementing actions within the Sustainability Roadmap across areas such as carbon, resource efficiency, land use, procurement, and nature recovery.
- Collect, organise, and maintain sustainability data (e.g. energy use, materials, land management activities, environmental KPIs).
- Support annual sustainability reporting and evidence gathering for internal reviews, audits, or external standards.
- Help track progress against targets and flag risks or delays to delivery.
Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Support:
- Assist with delivery of BAP actions, including habitat management, species monitoring, and enhancement projects.
- Support biodiversity surveys and monitoring (e.g. species records, habitat condition assessments), working with ecologists, land managers, and volunteers as required.
- Maintain BAP action trackers, maps, and datasets.
- Help evaluate outcomes and contribute to BAP reviews and updates.
Project Coordination:
- Support planning and coordination of sustainability and biodiversity projects, including timelines, contractors, and budgets where relevant.
- Assist with funding applications, grant reporting, and evidence collation for nature based projects.
- Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects align with agreed sustainability and biodiversity objectives.
Engagement & Communication:
- Help develop clear internal and external communications on sustainability and biodiversity initiatives (briefings, reports, presentations, web or social content).
- Support engagement with staff, tenants, volunteers, visitors, or community groups to promote positive environmental practices.
- Assist with training sessions, site walks, or events linked to sustainability and biodiversity.
About You
You will be a great fit if:
You will be a proactive and detail oriented individual who is enthusiastic about nature recovery and sustainability outcomes. It is important that you are comfortable balancing desk-based tasks with occasional outdoor or site-based work. You’ll be willing to learn and develop new technical skills over time.
Essential:
- Strong interest in sustainability, environmental management, or biodiversity conservation.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage data, track actions, and meet deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Competence with standard office software (Word, Excel, databases; GIS or mapping tools an advantage).
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification or working towards one (e.g. environmental science, ecology, sustainability, land management).
- Experience supporting environmental projects, surveys, or sustainability reporting.
- Familiarity with Biodiversity Action Plans, Nature Recovery Networks, or sustainability frameworks.
- Practical experience in the field (e.g. habitat management, species surveying) or with environmental data.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter explaining how your experience and skills match those outlined above to application@waddesdon.org.uk
