Land of the Curlew Project Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Project Officer to join the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Cymru/Wales team. The role will help to deliver practical conservation actions designed to improve Welsh Curlew breeding success and chick productivity. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing habitat management interventions outlined in the Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew (2021), leading monitoring and data collection efforts, and engaging stakeholders to raise awareness and encourage curlew conservation.

Post Title: Project Officer x2

Type: April 2026-March 31st 2029 (fixed term)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Location: Working remotely - Mid Wales/travel

Hours: 5 days/week (37.5 hours)

Salary: £27,000-£29,000 (depending on experience)

Closing Date 8th May - Please contact us for further information wales@gwct.org.uk.

The Gwald y Gylfinir Project, funded through the Nature Networks Fund (Round 5) via the Welsh Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is a major initiative dedicated to safeguarding the future of the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata). This project seeks to build and strengthen targeted conservation efforts across Mid-Wales, focusing on three core areas - Montgomeryshire/North Radnorshire/surrounding areas of Ireland Moor/Gladestry-to halt and reverse population decline through effective habitat management and community collaboration.

Person Specification

Essential 

• Practical experience of curlew conservation or similar bird species recovery projects.
• Team player; approachable, flexible, engaging, enthusiastic, welcoming to all. 
• Good knowledge of species monitoring and surveying techniques.
• Experience working with land managers and farmers and an understanding of farm businesses and pressures of interactions between farming and conservation objectives.
• Practical experience of working with contractors and supervising contracts.
• Proven experience in project and budget management.
• Excellent communication, public speaking networking skills, able to negotiate with, persuade and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Ability to undertake demanding fieldwork in remote areas for long hours in poor weather.
• Able to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and passport (and use of own vehicle)

Desirable

• Relevant degree or at least 2 years experience.
• Good understanding of breeding Curlew and the challenges they face. 
• GVC Drone License Qualification.
• Experience of developing/delivering training materials, community engagement and working with a wide variety of groups.
• Proficient in GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS). Understanding of GPS software.
• Working towards BTO ringing license for waders.
• Experience meeting regulatory standards e.g. GDPR and Health & Safety.
  
• Experience supervising/motivating volunteers.
• Welsh speaking/willing to learn basic Welsh.