Full-time (1.0 FTE) • Fixed-term to September 2028 • Home-based with travel to sites across Mid Wales, centred on Llanwrtyd Wells or Builth Wells • Salary: £28,000 per annum
Working with landowners, farmers, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll coordinate high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and help demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.
You’ll help drive the scheme by:
- Planning and delivering pond creation, wetland management and river and floodplain restoration
- Coordinating practical conservation work with volunteers, contractors, landowners and partner organisations
- Managing habitat for priority species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and developing further species recovery opportunities
- Building trusted relationships with farmers and landowners, including supporting innovative grazing approaches
- Keeping projects, budgets, health and safety requirements, records and reporting on track
We need someone who brings:
- Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management
- Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, with the ability to deliver evidence-based practical work
- Confidence working collaboratively with landowners, volunteers and conservation partners
- Strong project, budget, time-management and organisational skills
- A relevant degree, good IT skills and a full current driving licence
- A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail
- Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable
Full job description: here
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
To apply: Please submit an application form along with your CV via the link below.
Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)
Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.