Tanyptera Regional Entomologist

Background

Are you passionate about insects and wildlife conservation?

Would you like to share this passion with more people?

The Tanyptera Trust and National Museums Liverpool are looking for an exceptional person to promote the conservation of insects and other invertebrates in North West England. As well as your enthusiasm, you will be a capable entomologist with good field skills and will be excellent at communicating with fellow enthusiasts, specialists, conservation organisations and the wider public.

The post holder will be based in the Entomology section of World Museum (Collections and Estates Division) and will initially be managed by the Director of World Museum. The post holder will work actively across Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The post and project will report to a group comprising the Director of World Museum (or nominated representative) and three external appointees of the Tanyptera Trust.

Purpose of the Job

To support the Tanyptera Trust's objectives in understanding, publicising and promoting the conservation of insects and other invertebrates in the Lancashire and Cheshire region (Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside).

To develop and co-ordinate activities and projects funded by the Tanyptera Trust.

This will be achieved by working with NML's Entomology Section, developing and strengthening partnerships with external organisations and individuals.

To support the work of NML’s Entomology Section in advancing, promoting and facilitating regional entomology, developing scientifically valuable, well documented, collections and bringing people and wildlife closer together.

Main Activities

The post-holder will:

Be an advocate and ambassador for the objectives of the Tanyptera Trust and NML
Negotiate and develop partnerships with societies, academic institutions, conservation organisations, individuals and other organisations at regional and national levels as appropriate and communicate with the wider community
Promote the work of the Tanyptera Trust and NML regionally and nationally through appropriate activities and media to wide-ranging audiences through websites, blogs, social media and publications as appropriate
(NML) in relation to the Project and the museum's entomology collections and related activities
Represent the Project and NML at meetings and events
Reporting to the Steering Group
Liaise with NML Education staff and external organisations/partners to deliver invertebrate engagement programmes for the public through activities such as talks, workshops and events Enable wider access to the products of the Project and NML's entomological resources (including websites, blogs, social media, collections, expertise, publications, events)
Support the work of NML's Entomology Section in helping to develop collections, databases, networks and the library
Encourage applications to the Tanyptera Trust's grants scheme and to advise on selection of projects
Develop, manage and co-ordinate invertebrate biodiversity projects in partnership with entomologists, conservation bodies and land-owners
Assist with financial planning, place purchase orders where appropriate, manage the Project budget and provide quarterly financial reports to the Steering Group
Maximise funding opportunities by developing partnerships and identifying external funding opportunities
Liaise with and provide information to the Marketing and Communications Team
Contribute to the updating and delivery of the Entomology Team's innovative Development Plan
Participate in wider meetings, symposia and conferences at NML and assist with their development and delivery

Other Requirements

When required, supervise staff, students and/or volunteers in association with other NML staff in relation to the Project
Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development
Maintain and develop a personal research specialism, including fieldwork, in an agreed area and disseminate the products to the wider community
Develop NML’s commitment to Equality and Diversity and promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken
Manage NML’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and make a contribution to the continuance of a sound health and safety culture within the department and in relation to Tanyptera Trust funded external projects
Undertake additional duties, as required, from time to time
Undertake training and development courses and programmes, as required
Show the highest integrity and confidentiality in the pursuance of these duties