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Devon Wildlife TrustWildlife Conservation

Species Recovery Officer (Narrow-Headed Ant)

Location

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Part Time

Experience

3-7 years

Compensation

£19.8K - £19.8K per year

Posted

6h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves securing the future of rare insects, specifically the narrow-headed and erratic ants, across Devon's heathlands. The officer will deliver habitat restoration, coordinate surveys, and lead the development of long-term Species Recovery Plans through fieldwork, partnership working, and project coordination.

Could you help secure the future of some of England’s rarest and most fascinating insects?

Devon Wildlife Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Species Recovery Project Officer to help deliver an exciting programme focused on conserving the narrow-headed ant and erratic ant across Devon’s heathlands. Working across key sites in the Bovey Basin, you will play a hands-on role in restoring habitats, coordinating surveys, and supporting innovative species recovery work.

This is a varied, practical role combining fieldwork, partnership working and project coordination. You will help plan and deliver habitat management, support monitoring and ecological surveys, and work closely with colleagues, partners and volunteers to achieve meaningful conservation outcomes. The post will lead on the development of long-term Species Recovery Plans, ensuring a lasting legacy for these threatened species.

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach, and experience of working in outdoor or conservation settings. A passion for nature recovery and the ability to coordinate work across multiple sites are essential.

In return, you’ll play a key role in shaping nature recovery, helping to deliver lasting outcomes for some of England’s rarest species.

About us

Nature is in trouble and Devon Wildlife Trust’s mission stems from the need for urgent change and our belief that, if enough people care and act, we can bring nature back and do it on a grand scale.

For 60 years, we have been at the forefront of protecting wildlife and the wild places that make Devon so special and believe, passionately, that a better world is one where nature and people thrive together. We are the only Devon focused charity that exists to protect all wildlife in Devon, on land and at sea.

The benefits

  • Flexible working

  • Pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Staff Volunteering Days

  • Learning and development opportunities

Updated 6h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Organisational skills • 1+ yrs
Collaborative approach • 1+ yrs
Fieldwork • 1+ yrs
Habitat management • 1+ yrs
Ecological surveys • 1+ yrs
Project coordination • 1+ yrs
Nature recovery • 1+ yrs
Partnership working • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Part Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£19.8K - £19.8K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Flexible Working Hours

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationExeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Devon Wildlife Trust

Team size

Growing team

Location

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

Nature is in trouble and Devon Wildlife Trust’s mission stems from the need for urgent change and our belief that, if enough people care and act, we can bring nature back and do it on a grand scale. For 60 years, we have been at the forefront of protecting wildlife and the wild places that make Devon so special and believe, passionately, that a better world is one where nature and people thrive together. We are the only Devon focused charity that exists to protect all wildlife in Devon, on land and at sea.

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Species Recovery Officer (Narrow-Headed Ant)

Exeter, Devon, United KingdomPart Time