Becca Prior
Poole
Summary
I am an enthusiastic ecology and conservation graduate (BSc, MSc) who is passionate about preserving and restoring our natural environments for wildlife and for our future generations. Skilled in species identification and building practical experience in habitat management, I am also hard-working, physically fit and happy to work - no matter what the weather.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Assistant Ranger
BCP Council
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted with school groups, providing pond dipping activities and wildlife walks.
- Habitat management - removal of invasive plant species, scrub clearance prior to ground-nesting bird season, etc.
- Assisted with cattle herding.
- Maintenance - fencing, installing benches, replacing revetments.
- Surveys - Butterflies, bees and Odonata.
- Tree planting.
- Maintained paths and roadside verges.
- Supported volunteer groups in various tasks to promote engagement in conservation activities.
Coleoptera taxonomist
Bournemouth University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted an MRes student with identification of coleoptera specimens from pitfall traps, to species level with the use of dichotomous keys.
- Maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment.
Macroinvertebrate taxonomist
Bournemouth University
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Surveying ponds; gathering environmental, physicochemical properties and sweep (macroinvertebrate) samples.
- Sorting of samples in a laboratory setting, in preparation for identification.
- Identification of macroinvertebrate specimens to species level, where appropriate.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy laboratory environment.
Spider taxonomist
Bournemouth University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Sorted samples gathered from pitfall traps, separating spider specimens into separate pots from other taxa.
- Identification of spider specimens to species level using dichotomous keys.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy laboratory environment.
Night Care Assistant
Whytecliffe Ltd
Brighton, East Sussex
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Provided personal hygiene care.
Cleaner
BHASVIC
Brighton, East Sussex
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Carried out cleaning tasks as instructed within tight timeframes and to high-quality standards.
Cleaner
NVIRO Ltd
Brighton, East Sussex
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Carried out cleaning tasks as instructed within tight timeframes and to high-quality standards.
- Managed daily cleaning and maintenance of office buildings, schools and libraries.
Housekeeper
Blind Veterans UK
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed daily cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming of assigned rooms to maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Performed various laundry duties, folding, ironing and pressing to maintain set high standards of cleanliness.
- Prepared room and linen changes prior to arrival of house guests.
Volunteer stable groom
The Retreat Horse Rescue
Brighton, East Sussex
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Daily mucking out of stables and removal of dung from fields.
- Preparation of feeds and hay nets.
- Grooming and general care of horses.
- Assisting/ administering health care and medications as required.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy yard environment.
Stable Groom
SBS Dressage
Brighton, East Sussex
01.2008 - 04.2008
Post Office Assistant
Post Office
Brighton, East Sussex
10.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Master of Science - MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Bournemouth University
Poole01-2026
Bachelor of Science - BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
Bournemouth University
Poole01-2025
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science
Distance Learning Centre
Todmorden01-2022
Foundation Degree in Science - Equine Management
Plumpton College
Lewes01-2013
A-Levels - Photography
Lewes Sixth Form College
Lewes01-2007
GCSEs -
Longhill High School
Brighton01-2005
Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Data collection
- Species identification
- Habitat and vegetation management
- Problem solving
- Physically Fit
Timeline
Volunteer Assistant Ranger
BCP Council
01.2026 - Current
Macroinvertebrate taxonomist
Bournemouth University
06.2024 - 06.2024
Coleoptera taxonomist
Bournemouth University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Spider taxonomist
Bournemouth University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Night Care Assistant
Whytecliffe Ltd
02.2016 - 02.2017
Cleaner
BHASVIC
11.2013 - 03.2015
Cleaner
NVIRO Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2014
Housekeeper
Blind Veterans UK
10.2011 - 10.2012
Volunteer stable groom
The Retreat Horse Rescue
11.2009 - 10.2011
Stable Groom
SBS Dressage
01.2008 - 04.2008
Post Office Assistant
Post Office
10.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science - MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Bournemouth University
Bachelor of Science - BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
Bournemouth University
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Science
Distance Learning Centre
Foundation Degree in Science - Equine Management
Plumpton College
A-Levels - Photography
Lewes Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Longhill High School