Location
Home-based with travel to sites across Mid Wales, centred on Llanwrtyd Wells or Builth Wells.

Hours
Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term to September 2028.

Salary
£28,000 per annum.

About the Role
Working with landowners, farmers, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you will coordinate high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and help demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering pond creation, wetland management, and river and floodplain restoration; coordinating practical conservation work with volunteers, contractors, landowners and partner organisations; managing habitat for priority species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and developing further species recovery opportunities; building trusted relationships with farmers and landowners, including supporting innovative grazing approaches; and keeping projects, budgets, health and safety requirements, records and reporting on track.

Experience
Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management.

About you
Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, with the ability to deliver evidence-based practical work. Confidence working collaboratively with landowners, volunteers and conservation partners. Strong project, budget, time-management and organisational skills. A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail. Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable.

Qualifications
A relevant degree, good IT skills and a full current driving licence.