Application Pack
This pack contains all the information you need to apply, including:
1. Applicant Letter
2. Application Form
3. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
4. Background Information about Butterfly Conservation
Dear Applicant
Application Guidance
Thank you for your interest in our advertised vacancy.
We are committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity in all our employment practices. We
require the same range of information from all candidates and will not, therefore, accept CVs in
place of an application form. The Equal Opportunities monitoring form is used for statistical
purposes only and will not be seen by any manager involved in making the appointment.
Your application form plays an important part in our selection process. The information you include
will decide whether or not you are short-listed for interview. Please ensure that your completed
form relates as closely as possible to the requirements of the job, detailed in the Job Description,
and to the essential requirements of the Person Profile. If you require any further details regarding
this position, please call 01929 400209.
Your completed application form (signed, hard copy) and Equal Opportunities monitoring form
should be returned, marked confidential, before noon on the listed closing date to:
Human Resources
Butterfly Conservation,
Manor Yard,
East Lulworth,
Wareham,
Dorset
BH20 5QP
Application forms can be emailed to hr@butterfly-conservation.org to arrive before the closing date
but this should be followed up with a signed hard copy sent by post to the above address. Any
applications arriving after the deadline will not normally be considered for short-listing. If you have
been selected for interview, you will be contacted with further details and will be asked to bring with
you to the interview a document that proves your entitlement to work in the UK, for example your
passport. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that your application
has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Yours sincerely
Julie Williams (Mrs)
Deputy Chief Executive
Application Form
Please complete this form in type or black ink, sign the application form and send it to: Human Resources,
Butterfly Conservation, Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QP
POSITION APPLIED FOR:
PERSONAL DETAILS
Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other (State):
Work Telephone No:
Surname:
May we ring you at work?
First Names:
Home Telephone No:
Address:
Mobile Telephone No:
Yes/No
E-mail Address:
REFERENCES - Employment Related
Please give names and addresses of two people to whom we may apply for a reference:
Reference 1
Name:
Reference 2
Name:
Address:
Address:
Telephone No:
Telephone No:
Relationship:
Relationship:
May we approach the above without further reference to you prior to an interview?
Yes/No
Are you likely to be available on the interview date?
Yes/No
Have you previously applied for a position with Butterfly Conservation?
If yes, please give details:
Yes/No
Do you have any criminal convictions?
If yes, please give details:
Yes/No
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT (or if now unemployed, details of last employment):
Name and Address of Employer:
Job Title:
Present Salary:
From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):
Please give a brief description of the job and your responsibilities:
(Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
What notice period do you have to give? (If applicable):
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS - Please give details of your education and qualifications obtained:
Schools/Colleges etc:
From:
(Month/Year)
To:
(Month/Year)
Examinations Passed
Qualifications Obtained
Details of any further qualifications obtained or relevant courses attended:
Details of membership of professional/trade organisation:
Do you hold a full driving licence?
Do you have any points on your licence? (please state)
Yes/No
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - Please give details of your previous employment (starting from the most recent):
Name of Employer
INTERESTS
From:
(Month/Year)
To:
(Month/Year)
Salary:
Job title, description of the post
and reason for leaving:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Please set out any additional information (including relevant experience) to
demonstrate that you meet the job description and to show your suitability for the post.
Use one extra sheet if necessary:
I declare that the information provided in this application form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct
and, if I am appointed, will form part of my contract of employment.
Signed:
Date:
Butterfly Conservation.
Company Limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)
Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QP.
Charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Butterfly Conservation will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities.
We want to make sure we are an equal opportunities employer in practice, which is why we monitor our recruitment
procedures. Butterfly Conservation will seek to ensure that no application for employment is disadvantaged by
conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.
In order to help us monitor the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities Policy (and for no other reason) you are
asked to provide the information requested below. This information is confidential and does not form part of your
application. This sheet will be detached from your application form upon receipt and the information will not be
taken into account when making the appointment.
Name:
Post applied for:
Date:
Where did you see this post advertised?
Please tell us about yourself: answering these questions will help us to ensure our recruitment and employment
processes are fair to all and recognise the diversity needs of our workforce. However, we appreciate that how
people are defined is a personal choice and understand if you prefer not to respond to some of these questions.
Age
Please tick to indicate the age group you are in:
16 – 24
25 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 74
Prefer not
to say
Gender
If you are undergoing the process of gender reassignment, please tick the box that applies to your future gender:
Male
Female
Prefer not
to say
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual/straight Bisexual
Gay man
Gay woman/lesbian
Prefer not to say
Ethnic Origin
Please tick or state your ethnic origin below.
White
British
Welsh
Gypsy / Traveller
Mixed
White & Black Caribbean
White and Asian
Asian or Asian British
Indian
Bangladeshi
Black or Black British
African
Other ethnic group
Arab
Prefer not to say
Irish
English
Other White background
Scottish
Northern Irish
White & Black African
Other Mixed background
Pakistani
Chinese
Other Asian background
Caribbean
Other Black background
Any other ethnic group:
Religion or Belief
How would you describe your religion or belief?
My religion or belief is
I have no religion or belief
I prefer not to say
Disability
People with a disability or a health condition are entitled by law to ‘reasonable adjustments’ during the
recruitment process. We are interested in any disability or health condition that may require such a
reasonable adjustment.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability or a health condition?
Yes / No
The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a
substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
which has lasted or is expected to last, at least 12 months.
If “Yes”: What adjustments do you require in order to attend an interview?
If “Yes”: What adjustments would you require in order to help you carry out this job?
Prefer not to say
Thank you for completing this form. Please return it along with your completed application.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Butterfly Conservation was founded in 1968. It
is a registered charity and limited company,
whose mission is the conservation of butterflies,
moths
and
our
environment.
Butterfly
Conservation is the largest insect conservation
society in Europe and works closely with our
partners in Butterfly Conservation Europe.
Britain has 57 resident butterfly species and
there are half a dozen or more that visit us
regularly from abroad and which breed here in
warm weather.
Five butterflies have become extinct in Britain in
the last 150 years – the Large Copper, Mazarine
Blue, Black-veined White, Large Blue and Large
Tortoiseshell. The Large Blue has been
successfully re-introduced, but requires continual
conservation measures to survive.
Data gathered by Butterfly Conservation shows
that over three-quarters of our resident
butterflies are in decline and 24 are threatened
with extinction. Our results show that butterflies
are more highly threatened than other popular
groups such as birds and plants.
Moths have suffered similar declines and around
two-thirds of common species have declined in
recent decades. In total, over 150 species are
considered threatened. As moths are important
prey items for other species, this demonstrates a
widespread crisis in wildlife in our countryside
and towns.
These rapid and alarming declines have arisen
primarily because of habitat destruction and
changing management following changes in
agriculture and forestry practices. The decline of
traditional woodland management, the drainage
of wetlands, industrial, housing and road
developments and peat extraction have all taken
their toll.
Since the 1940s we have lost 40% of our natural
broad-leaved woodlands, 80% of our chalk
pasture, 200,000 miles of hedgerow, over 20
million elm trees and over 95% of flower-rich hay
and grazing meadows. In many places suitable
habitats are now so isolated that there is no
chance of recolonisation when existing
populations of a species die out.
Climate change is having a profound affect on
butterflies and moths and many species are
spreading northwards as average temperature
rises. However, many species are threatened by
climate change, especially those living in coastal
habitats and in mountains or wetland habitats.
Even our common butterflies have become
severely reduced in number, and for many
people butterflies are no longer an intrinsic part
of summer days in gardens and the countryside.
Their loss is symptomatic of the continuing overexploitation of our environment.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
People
Until 1990 Butterfly Conservation was entirely
managed and run by volunteers. In 1990 the
charity established a Head Office in Essex. A
Conservation Office was established in Dorset in
1993. In December 2000, the Head Office was
moved to East Lulworth, Dorset.
Butterfly Conservation’s activity has grown
rapidly over the last two decades, with
accompanying increase in staff. Over 70 staff
now work from a network of offices around the
UK, including an office in Scotland, Wales, N.
Ireland, and in several regions of England.
Butterfly Conservation’s Chief Executive is Dr
Martin Warren and other senior officers are Julie
Williams (Deputy Chief Executive), Dr Nigel
Bourn (Director of Science & Policy), Dr Sam
Ellis (Director of Conservation & Regions) and
Paul Kirkland (Director, Scotland).
Butterfly Conservation is managed by a Council,
which meets four times a year. Its Chair is Dr Jim
Asher who took office in 2014. There are
currently three sub-committees of Council, the
Conservation Strategy Committee, Governance
Committee and Investment Committee.
The President of Butterfly Conservation is Sir
David Attenborough, the celebrated wildlife
broadcaster and writer, and among our Vicepresidents we are fortunate to have Alan
Titchmarsh, Chris Packham and Mike Dilger.
A Growing Network
Butterfly Conservation now has over 28,000
members and 31 active local branches
throughout the UK and a European Interest
Group. Branches are managed by voluntary
committees and carry out local conservation and
other work, under advice and guidance from the
charity’s staff. Through our branch network,
thousands of volunteers carry out practical
conservation tasks, the management of reserves
and other important sites, recording and
monitoring of butterflies and moths, and field
trips. Our volunteers contribute work worth
£10.54 million during the year, equivalent to 765
full-time staff.
HOW WE WORK
The strategic direction, key objectives and
targets of Butterfly Conservation are set out in
the 2020 Vision. This is reviewed annually by
Council and senior staff. The strategic aims are:
1. Halt and reverse the decline of threatened
species if butterflies and moths in the UK.
2. Increase the numbers of butterflies and
moths across the wider landscape.
3. Maintain efficient, scientifically robust
recording and monitoring schemes making
the best use if modern technology and
continuing to influence Government and
wider decision-making on the environment
for the benefit of all species.
4. Raise widespread awareness amongst the
public and especially young people, about
the role of butterflies and moths in
contributing to a healthy environments and
the need to conserve them now and in the
future.
5. Play a major role in establishing sustainable
resourcing for Butterfly Conservation Europe
to fulfil a long-term role of conserving
butterflies and moths across Europe.
6. Use our influence to support wider initiatives
to conserve a healthy environment and
ensure a secure future for both wildlife and
people.
7. Significantly expand our member and
supporter base to generate sustainable
funds and give Butterfly Conservation a
stronger voice at national and local levels.
Our
aspiration:
100,000
members
/supporters.
8. Continue to develop our volunteer, branch
and external networks so that they contribute
significantly to all the above outcomes as
well as addressing local needs.
9. Secure the substantial increase in funding
and other resources needed to sustain
Butterfly Conservation’s work in the long
term.
Our aspiration: £10 million p.a.
matched by volunteer effort equivalent to
£20 million p.a.
In order to direct and prioritise conservation
activities, we have drawn up a series of action
plans for threatened species and a series of
Regional Action Plans. These are intended to
be a major contribution to the Government’s UK
Biodiversity Action Plan and the International
Convention of Biological Diversity.
A total of 24 butterflies and 152 moths are listed
as Priority Species in the UK Biodiversity Action
Plan and Butterfly Conservation has been
appointed as Lead Partner for their conservation.
Our efforts to conserve these species are
focussed at a landscape scale, often involving
collaborative projects with partner organisations.
Recording
A central aspect of our work is the gathering of
accurate recording and monitoring information
on the state of butterflies and moths. The
Butterflies for the New Millennium recording
scheme is the largest of its kind in the world with
over 10 million records collated. The UK Butterfly
Monitoring Scheme gathers data on population
trends on a network of over 1,000 sites, based
on counts from butterfly transects. The results
have been used to create a Butterfly Indicator
that has been adopted by Government as an
indicator of the state of the environment. The
National Moth Recording Scheme was
established in 2007 and has gathered nearly 19
million records on the UK’s larger moths. A
Provisional Atlas of Larger Moths was produced
in 2010.
Reserves
Butterfly Conservation also protects important
butterfly and moth populations through the
establishment of reserves. These may be owned
or leased and are mostly managed by our local
Branches and volunteers. We currently have 35
reserves covering 785 ha, including several
reserves where we are restoring habitat from
former arable land.
Publications
An informative and colour illustrated magazine
for members, Butterfly, is published three times
a year. We also produce a wide range of leaflets
and booklets as well as scientific papers and
reports.
Local Branches produce their own regular
newsletters providing general information and
articles of particular local interest.
For Further Information
Head Office
Butterfly Conservation
Manor Yard
East Lulworth
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5QP
Tel: 01929 400209
Fax: 01929 400210
Email: hr@butterfly-conservation.org
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Butterfly Conservation. Company limited by guarantee,
registered in England (2206468).
Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham,
Dorset, BH20 5QP. Charity registered in England & Wales
(254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)
Updated 13 October 2015