Location
Warwickshire or West Midlands (home working)

Hours
Full Time, Permanent Contract

Salary
£28,000 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering great crested newt and wider biodiversity conservation? Freshwater Habitats Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and multi-skilled Project Officer to lead habitat creation and management projects focused on ponds and great crested newts. You will engage and liaise with a variety of landowners and contractors, applying your knowledge of pond and terrestrial habitat creation and restoration to secure long-term, landscape-scale refuges for sustainable newt populations. The successful candidate will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust and seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership, a community benefit society dedicated to creating and managing high-quality habitats for great crested newts. This role offers the opportunity to join a friendly, nationally respected conservation charity and work alongside a dedicated team of botanists, invertebrate biologists, herpetologists, and freshwater conservation experts making a real difference. Training and expert support will be provided to the right candidate. Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Experience
Proven experience in habitat creation and management projects, particularly involving ponds and terrestrial habitats. Ability to engage effectively with landowners and contractors. Amphibian surveying skills are desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong commitment to biodiversity conservation. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and liaison skills. Willingness to learn and develop new skills in amphibian surveying and habitat management.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated; however, relevant ecological or environmental qualifications will be advantageous. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.