Restore the Thaw Project Officer

About us

Our work strives to preserve and wherever possible enhance the key attributes that make the Vale such a popular place to live and visit. We aim to promote sustainable and appropriate new development and to make a real difference through regeneration activity by providing people with access to employment, facilities and the opportunity to improve their quality of life, whilst Conserving, enhancing and effectively managing the countryside and coastal areas within the Vale of Glamorgan.

Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 8: £37,280 – £40,777 (£19.32 – £21.14 per hour)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Office / Home working Temporary Reason: Grant funded, 2 year project, June 2026 – May 2028

Description

• Assist in the delivery of the Restore the Thaw Landscape project, this will include a range of habitat enhancement project work involving both terrestrial and riparian landscapes.
• To assist with monitoring information for performance plans, monitoring reports, financial returns, grant claims and project evaluation related to the Restore the Thaw Landscape project.
• To work with the Project manager to establish a collaborative network of partner organizations to create biodiversity enhancements identified in the Restore the Thaw Landscape project plan.
• To carry out practical conservation and improvement tasks and to survey and monitor the ecology within the Restore the Thaw Landscape catchment area, in partnership with third party organizations and landowners.
• To develop relationships with local communities, understand opportunities for engagement and identify & implement volunteering opportunities.
• To develop and deliver a programme of public engagement activities which will include citizen science and school projects, walks, talks and training.
• To be responsible for all volunteers engaged in the project.

About you

You will need

• Proven experience of working with a range of organisations
• Experience of the practical implementation of conservation works in urban and rural settings
• Experience of supporting volunteers and in planning and delivering community engagement events.
• Experience of partnership working, especially in relation to biodiversity /conservation work
• Good ecological knowledge including knowledge of relevant legislation
• Wildlife survey experience including citizen science surveys.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with a range of organisations.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide audience who possess a range of knowledge and experience.
• Appropriate professional qualification at degree level in ecology or environmental science (or a combination)