Project Ecologist - Species Recovery

Project Ecologist - Species Recovery Contract type: Fixed term, until the end of March 2029 Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,000 per annum Salary Banding: Level 3 Location: Based at our Callow Office, Shipham Gorge BS27 this role covers the Somerset Levels and will be a hybrid role working from the office, home and out in the field. This exciting new role is a part of the Natural England Species Recovery Programme. The "Wild Again: Restoring England''s Wildlife" initiative aims to enhance threatened species populations across the UK. Somerset Wildlife Trust are excited to lead the Bolstering the Somerset Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) population project. About Us Somerset Wildlife Trust is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We champion Somerset''s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. We protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on our nature reserves. About You and the Role The Project Ecologist will be responsible for delivering habitat and bittern species surveys across the Somerset Levels and Moors project area. This will include assessing a range of reedbed and wetland mosaic types to assess suitability for bittern, as well as engaging and advising landowners on habitat enhancement. Supported by Somerset Wildlife ..... full job details .....