Pollinator Fund Manager
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Peter works for the West of England Combined Authority, which is the combined authority (government) for Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Nature recovery (from human impact) is crucial for our region and Peter works in a team focusing on helping pollinators like bees.
Peter supports a range of projects all focused on improving habitats for pollinators. He helps community organisations get hold of money from grants to do the practical habitat work and to engage people with practical ways to help nature.
Peter also runs events and competitions to engage all sorts of organisations with pollinators – letting them know the importance of these critters for our food supply chain. He finds, celebrates and shares the best ways to cultivate pollinator habitats across the region.
Surprising? “Sometimes you can find yourself walking through a beautiful meadow chasing bumblebees with a film crew!”
- Job insight
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Official job title: Pollinator Fund Project Manager
Earning: £30,000 – £50,000
Workplace: Surrounding Peter’s laptop are wildflower seed packets, pollinator posters and banners. He works with other members of the pollinator team as well as with other teams that manage the money for his projects, wildlife trusts and local councils.
Best bit? “Engaging with enthusiastic people and enabling them to deliver really beautiful and vital habitats for pollinators.”
Peter’s Career Path
Peter’s top tips for your career: “If you enjoy something, find a way to get involved from a young age. Don’t underestimate the power of volunteering.”
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