Biosecurity Team Member (South West England)

An exciting opportunity to join our Biosecurity Team, making a direct impact for nature in the Westcountry. The Incursion Response Team in the Westcountry are responsible for protecting the seabird islands of St Agnes and Gugh, and Lundy by reacting to, and removing, reported invasion of non-native species that threaten seabirds.

You will gain valuable experience and training in implementation of an incursion response measures in the event of rats being detected on the islands. You will be working alongside other volunteers and RSPB staff as a team and working with the island communities.

You will need a range of skills and experience for this role including:

• Be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and able to cope with a high level of physical activity.
• Work as part of a team of 3-8 people to carry out the main tasks.
• Follow H&S requirements of the project.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Have a friendly disposition and be able to communicate effectively with islanders.

By being part of this vital team you will be helping to save some of our most iconic seabirds including Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel and Puffin in some of the most spectacular locations in the UK. You will gain valuable experience and high-level training in implementation of incursion response measures in the event of rats being detected on the islands. You will live with the island communities for the duration of your volunteering time. You will meet and work with other passionate volunteers and staff that are experts in the biosecurity field and have deep knowledge of sea birds.