Habitats and Species Officer - River Irfon Integrated Natural Resources Scheme
Quick answer
Freshwater Habitats Trust is hiring a mid-level Habitats and Species Officer (home-based with travel to Mid Wales) paying £28,000 per annum to coordinate practical work and conservation efforts in the River Irfon catchment.
- Role
- Habitats and Species Officer - River Irfon Integrated Natural Resources Scheme
- Organization
- Freshwater Habitats Trust
- Location
- Mid Wales, centred on Llanwrtyd Wells or Builth Wells
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £28,000 pa
- Category
- Other
The role
The role involves coordinating high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and helping to demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.
What you'll do
- 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
What it takes
- Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management
- Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology
- 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
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based with travel to sites across Mid Wales, centred on Llanwrtyd Wells or Builth Wells.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £28,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management, knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, and strong project, budget, time-management, and organisational skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm).
Is the job remote?
The job is home-based with travel to sites across Mid Wales, centred on Llanwrtyd Wells or Builth Wells.
How to apply
Apply directly on Freshwater Habitats Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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