Field Surveyors x2; Humber Beaver Partnership

Field Surveyors x2 (Humber Beaver Partnership)

Are you a skilled ecologist with a passion for species recovery and landscape-scale conservation?

We're seeking two dedicated Field Surveyors to support the delivery of the ambitious Natural England Species Recovery Programme-funded project, "Preparing for Beavers Across the Humber Catchment."

These exciting roles will help lay the foundations for the successful reintroduction and long-term coexistence of wild beavers across one of the UK's most significant river catchments. Working with a broad partnership of Wildlife Trusts, environmental organisations, statutory bodies, landowners, water companies and local authorities, you will play a crucial role in gathering the evidence needed to inform future beaver reintroduction.

If you enjoy fieldwork, ecological surveying and collaborating with a diverse range of partners and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.

The Field Surveyors will work across the Humber Beaver Partnership (HBP), providing specialist survey expertise and additional field capacity to partners across the catchment. You will undertake surveys to establish the presence, distribution and extent of wild beaver populations, assess river and riparian habitats, and identify suitable sites for future beaver releases and habitat enhancement.

The role will involve extensive fieldwork, working alongside partner organisations, community groups, volunteers and landowners to support evidence-based conservation planning and species recovery.

We're looking for enthusiastic and organised field ecologists who combines strong technical survey skills with a collaborative and adaptable approach.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A Degree in Ecology, or a related science or comparable experience
• Highly efficient administration and organisation skills, including ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
• Experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities
• Ecological survey and assessment experience of a range of faunal groups and flora
• Experience of working with and liaising with community groups and farmers
• Experience of using ecological GIS mapping tools

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

You will be required to travel so a driving licence is essential.

The closing date for this vacancy is 24th September 2026
. We are planning to hold interviews on 6th October 2026
.

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county.

We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in one of England's most exciting species recovery projects. By bringing together partners from across the Humber catchment, you will help create the foundations for the successful return of beavers and deliver long-term benefits for biodiversity, climate resilience and local communities.

Join us and help shape the future of nature recovery across the Humber.

Equal Opportunity -Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Werecognisethatour workforce needs torepresentthe communities and people…