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
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Experience
3-7 years
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Compensation
£19.8K - £19.8K per year
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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 Kingdom • Part Time