Beaver Project Officer

Beaver Project Officer

Closing date:
Wednesday 10 June 2026

Salary: £26,228- £30,000 per annum

Contract type:
Permanent

Working hours:

Full time

Location:

Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ

The Beaver Project Officer role is an exciting opportunity to lead on the delivery of the wild release licence, ensuring successful implementation over its 10‑year term and helping facilitate positive coexistence between beavers and people.

• Lead on delivery of the wild release licence ensuring successful implementation over its 10-year term and facilitate positive coexistence between beavers and people.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver public engagement and educational events.
• Coordinate volunteers and provide practical beaver management advice and support.
• Monitor beaver populations.

• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with a wide range of partners and land managers.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects, strong planning skills and experience managing budgets.
• Prior knowledge of beaver ecology and legislation (desirable).
• Some practical experience of undertaking beaver management (desirable).

• Excellent toil and flexible working policies.
• Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over time.
• Christmas Business Closure for 2026.
• 12-month Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal.
• Free onsite parking at Five Acres.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility).

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.