Field Surveyor
Beaver Recovery, Ecological Surveying
Location
Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Contract
Experience
3-5 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
7h ago
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Summary
The Field Surveyors will support the Natural England Species Recovery Programme by undertaking specialist surveys to establish wild beaver populations, assess habitats, and identify suitable sites for reintroduction. This role involves extensive fieldwork and collaboration with diverse partners to inform evidence-based conservation planning and species recovery across the Humber Catchment.
About the Role
The Field Surveyors will work across the Humber Beaver Partnership (HBP), providing specialist survey expertise and additional field capacity to partners across the catchment. You will undertake surveys to establish the presence, distribution and extent of wild beaver populations, assess river and riparian habitats, and identify suitable sites for future beaver releases and habitat enhancement.
The role will involve extensive fieldwork, working alongside partner organisations, community groups, volunteers and landowners to support evidence-based conservation planning and species recovery.
About You
We're looking for enthusiastic and organised field ecologists who combines strong technical survey skills with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
A Degree in Ecology, or a related science or comparable experience
Highly efficient administration and organisation skills, including ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
Experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities
Ecological survey and assessment experience of a range of faunal groups and flora
Experience of working with and liaising with community groups and farmers
Experience of using ecological GIS mapping tools
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to one of the most exciting species recovery programmes in England. Your work will help shape the future of beaver restoration across the Humber catchment, delivering benefits for wildlife, water management, climate resilience and local communities.
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3-5 years
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Permanent
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Team size
Growing team
Location
Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county. They are part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.
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Field Surveyor
Retford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom • Contract