Habitats and Species Officer – River Irfon Integrated Natural Resources Scheme

• 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

Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

No agencies, please.

Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)

Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026