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Form of work
SalaryThis is a fixed term contract ending on 18th September 2024
Our Conservation Evidence Department is looking for a Monitoring Officer to support the Severn & Avon ValesCurlew Project. The project aims to monitor and determine the breeding success of a population of Eurasian Curlew, along with testing interventions to aid their recovery. The role will involve working with the Research Officer, Senior Research Officer and Farmer Liaison Officer and liaising with project teams (internally).
Role Outline
This role will be responsible for working closely with the Research Officer for implementing a monitoring programme for Curlew. This will require identifying individuals and territories, finding nests and leading on collecting, processing and safely storing nest camera and data logger data. You will also assist with the radio tracking of Curlew chicks, ringing and following their progress to fledging.
About You
To join the Severn & Avon Vales Curlew project team as our Monitoring Officer you’ll
- have a degree in a biological subject or equivalent expertise
- bring skills and experience of ornithological fieldwork, such as nest-finding and wildlife telemetry, ideally on wading birds.
- demonstrate experience of rigorous data collection and storage in both a field and office setting
- have the ability to conduct fieldwork independently using creativity to develop practical solutions when required and be happy to work in potentially challenging conditions.
There will be frequent travel to field sites not all of which are accessible by public transport so a driving licence is essential.
About Us
We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.
We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to the problems our world faces. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish all life will flourish. In this country, our conservation programmes are driven by the ambition of seeing 100,000 ha of wetland restored or created by 2050. We also work internationally in wetland hotspots, such as Madagascar and Cambodia, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life assurance
- Free parking
- Free entry to all our centres
Closing date: 25 January 2024
Interview date: 31st January and 1st February 2024
Starting date: 18th March 2024
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
