Please find below and attached the job description for the post of CoastNET
Project Officer based at Bournemouth University, School of Conservation
Sciences, Dorset, England.

CoastNET Project Officer - Centre for Coastal Conservation & Education
£14,941 - £22,797 per annum
The School of Conservation Sciences is seeking a project officer to manage
and develop the contract to provide the secretariat for CoastNET, the
United Kingdom's national coastal network, which is based in the Centre
under the direction of Dr Carolyn Heeps.  With an appropriate first
degree, your detailed knowledge of coastal conservation and writing and
publication experience is essential.  A post graduate qualification,
experience of field and practical work, knowledge of web design,
electronic networking, database management and fundraising are desirable.
This is a 1-year fixed term appointment in the first instance.

Further details and an application form are available from the Personnel
Department, Bournemouth University, Studland House, 12 Christchurch Road,
Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA.  Tel  (01202) 310960  (24 hour answerphone)
or email [log in to unmask]  Please quote reference CS2.
Closing date: 4 December 1998.

Any problems please ring 01202 310960

best wishes

Adrian Flavell
CoastNET



Post/Job Title:				COASTNET PROJECT OFFICER

Postholder:				

Ref:					4105T

Location:					DORSET HOUSE

School/Support Service:			CONSERVATION SCIENCES

Duration if temporary:			 1 year fixed term appointment

Normal hours per week:			37
(Some flexibility will be required in order to ensure that key time scales and deadlines are met).

Number of working weeks if term-time only:  n/a

Grade:					RESEARCHER B

Responsible to:				DR CAROLYN HEEPS


Job Purpose (One or two sentences outlining the main reasons why the job exists)
To manage and develop the contract to provide the secretariat for CoastNET, the United Kingdom's national coastal network, which is based in the Centre under the direction of Dr Carolyn Heeps.  The post will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including the general management of the project, the provision of a communication service to members, providing a network and advisory service, and developing CPD and other short course and conference provision. The post offers great scope for the use of personal initiative and the person appointed will be able to play a key role in the future of coastal conservation in the United Kingdom 

Main Responsibilities (Please list in order of importance.  Use active verbs such as negotiating, writing, filing, etc.)
Under the general direction of Director of the Centre for Coastal Conservation & Education the postholder will:
1.	take general management responsibility for the CoastNET contract held by the Centre, including co-ordination and implementation of project work and research, servicing of CoastNET Board Meetings, the organisation of national and international meetings, conferences and training events
2. write and edit reports and produce the regular CoastNET Bulletin
3. take responsibility for the development of the CoastNET WWW site
4. play a leading role in the securing of funding for CoastNET operations
5.	provide an advisory and information service on coastal matters for field staff and decision-makers
6.	maintain links with other organisations and individuals concerned with coastal conservation and management 
7.	assist with the development of CoastNET as a network of members and an independent Trust
8.	attend meetings and conferences as required
9.	undertake any other appropriate duties from time to time as directed by the Director of the Centre

Contacts (Internal and external, including level)
Internal: Project Director:  Dr Carolyn Heeps, Head of School:  Professor B Brown, School Administrator:  Rita Burr
External: CoastNET Board of Management,Various Coastal Agencies and Funding Bodies, Coastal Managers and field staff throughout the UK

NB: 	The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility of the position.  The duties may vary from time to time without changing their general character or level of responsibility.
Bournemouth University is a No-Smoking Environment.



Post/Job Title: CoastNET Project Officer       Ref:  4105T

School/Support Service: Conservation Science	 Date:	May 1998
Selection Criteria
Essential/
Desirable
Knowledge: (including experience & qualifications)
1. relevant first degree and postgraduate experience
2. detailed knowledge of coastal conservation
3. experience of practical and field work
4. interest in professional education & training
5. project management experience

Skills:
1. good communication skills
2. excellent research capability
3. writing and publication experience
4. field experience in coastal conservation 

Attributes:
1. flexible, proactive approach to work

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