Monitoring Officer (Severn & Avon Vale Curlew Project)

This is a fixed term contract ending on 18th September 2024

Our Conservation Evidence Department is looking for a Monitoring Officer to support the Severn
& Avon Vales Curlew Project. The project aims to monitor and determine the breeding success
of a population of Eurasian Curlew, along with testing interventions to aid their recovery. The
role will involve working with the Research Officer, Senior Research Officer and Farmer Liaison
Officer and liaising with project teams (internally).

Role Outline

This role will be responsible for working closely with the Research Officer for implementing a
monitoring programme for Curlew. This will require identifying individuals and territories,
finding nests and leading on collecting, processing and safely storing nest camera and data
logger data. You will also assist with the radio tracking of Curlew chicks, ringing and
following their progress to fledging.

About You

To join the Severn & Avon Vales Curlew project team as our Monitoring Officer you’ll

• have a degree in a biological subject or equivalent expertise
• bring skills and experience of ornithological fieldwork, such as nest-finding and wildlife
  telemetry, ideally on wading birds.
• demonstrate experience of rigorous data collection and storage in both a field and office
  setting
• have the ability to conduct fieldwork independently using creativity to develop practical
  solutions when required and be happy to work in potentially challenging conditions.

There will be frequent travel to field sites not all of which are accessible by public
transport so a driving licence is essential.

About Us

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife.

We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to the problems our
world faces. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because
when wetlands flourish all life will flourish. In this country, our conservation programmes are
driven by the ambition of seeing 100,000 ha of wetland restored or created by 2050. We also
work internationally in wetland hotspots, such as Madagascar and Cambodia, balancing
conservation with sustainable livelihoods.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits
including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
  (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 25 January 2024

Interview date: 31st January and 1st February 2024

Starting date: 18th March 2024

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.