Species Recovery Officer – Beaver Projects Coordinator

What you’ll do…

As the Species Recovery Officer – Beaver Projects Coordinator, you will support the delivery of species recovery through conservation translocation projects in our districts and across England, from planning and feasibility through to delivery and post-release monitoring. You will use your skills and experience in nature recovery and project management to implement the strategic delivery of beaver reintroductions across Forestry England’s Forest District teams. You will advise and play a key role in developing project documentation including project management plans, budgets, feasibility reports, risk assessments and translocation plans.

This role is funded by DEFRA rather than through Forestry England generated revenue, and is therefore subject to government spending reviews. While DEFRA has indicated long term support for the Biodiversity Programme and we expect funding to continue, it is possible that funding levels may change at the end of any financial year depending on DEFRA’s budget allocations. In the event of funding changes, we would prioritise retaining staff posts wherever possible. This approach is consistent for roles within publicly funded organisations. We are committed to keeping staff informed and supported through any changes.

Please see the job description for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

Any Forestry England office, with hybrid home working available. Travel across England will be required.

The duties of this post require the post holder to sometimes travel to remote locations that are not accessible by public transport. You will therefore need to hold a full and current driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK and be willing to stay away from home. We are willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means.