Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey Lead

Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey Lead

Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset (with travel across the National Park surveying sites and
some home working)

About Us

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is to ensure
Exmoor National Park has a thriving living landscape and is a place where people can enjoy and
benefit from Exmoor’s special qualities and sustainable communities.

We are now looking for an Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey Lead to join our team on a full-time
basis for a fixed term contract from 2nd April 2024 to 30th September 2024. The role requires
early starts (5am), finishing earlier in the day and may include some weekend working.

The Benefits

– Salary of £30,296 – £33,945 per annum

– 30 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays falling within the contract period

– Paid sickness leave

– Local Government Pension Scheme

– Flexible working options

If you’re a nature conservation professional with project and volunteer management experience
and a track record of carrying out large-scale bird surveys, this is an unmissable opportunity
to step into an engaging and varied role with our committed organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in the heart of a beautiful part of the country and lead our
vital efforts to ensure the monitoring and conservation of an array of incredible bird breeds.

So, if you want to enjoy a fulfilling contract surrounded by stunning landscapes, read on and
apply today!

The Role

As the Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey Lead, you will lead, co-ordinate and conduct the 2024 Exmoor
Moorland Breeding Bird Survey and associated habitat recording.

Conducting the survey according to the agreed methodology, you will lead a team of Moorland
Bird Survey Officers walking routes within 1km squares on open moorland. Each member of the
team will record the range of bird species found and complete recording forms in the field.

Ensuring all the survey requirements are achieved, you will ensure any necessary access
permissions are obtained and that any access restrictions are adhered to.

Additionally, you will:

– Produce the full moorland bird survey report

– Manage three Moorland Bird Survey Officers

– Carry out analysis of the data collected by the project team

– Produce bespoke maps and information for individual moorland blocks

About You

To be considered as the Exmoor Moorland Bird Survey Lead, you will need:

– Experience working within a nature conservation role

– Experience carrying out large-scale bird surveys

– Project and volunteer management experience

– Experience of vegetation monitoring

– Experience working within designated sites and carrying out condition assessments

– Experience in conservation and countryside management

– Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and mapping tools

– Excellent bird identification skills

– A degree or equivalent in a relevant environmental discipline

– A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for applications is the 26th February 2024.

Webrecruit and Exmoor National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value
diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all
employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to
conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our
work will be.

So, if you want to step into an exciting role and make a positive difference as our Exmoor
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