Conservation, Community and Research Lead

Conservation, Community and Research Lead

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a full-time Conservation, Community and Research Lead to join our Berkshire College of Agriculture team. The role pays from £32,418.38 to £35,357.84, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule
: 5 days in 7 including occasional weekend work, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• You will be the College lead for the strategic development, operation, and quality assurance of our Animal Centre’s conservation, research, and public education provision.
• Design, develop and implement an effective engagement strategy that aligns with BIAZA requirements and provides an outstanding learning environment for students and the public.
• Ensure research and conservation systems are robust, ethically sound and used to continuously improve animal welfare and biodiversity at the BCA site.
• Build and lead Conservation, Community and Research activity, achieving the KPIs set out in the relevant strategies.
• Manage public education programmes at a senior level within zoological, land-based, or further education sectors.
• Develop a high‑performing, supportive and challenging culture for staff and learners, rooted in core college values and sector‑leading best practices in sustainability, animal welfare, and industry engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience managing public education programmes at a senior level in zoological, land‑based, or further education sectors.
• Strong leadership and engagement skills, with proven ability to meet KPIs and deliver on strategic initiatives.
• Commitment to sustainability, animal welfare and industry engagement.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 24.3% employer contribution.
• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff.
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes.
• Free on‑site parking at all sites.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Family friendly policies to support Work‑Life Balance.
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria.
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College.

Job Details

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference windsorforest/TP/5951/763
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 19 July 2026
• Job Category Animal & Science
• Business Unit Support
• Location Berkshire College of Agriculture Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead, SL6 6QR
  , United Kingdom

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.