Species Recovery Officer

Lincolnshire County Council and the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project are seeking a passionate and motivated Species Recovery Officer to lead the conservation and recovery of the rare and nationally important Crystal Moss Animal (Lophopus crystallinus) across Lincolnshire's chalk stream and wetland environments.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract until March 2029, funded by Natural England Species Recovery Programme.

This exciting role will play a key part in developing and delivering species recovery actions, improving habitat conditions, undertaking monitoring and research, and working with landowners, partners, volunteers and local communities to secure the long-term future of this remarkable freshwater invertebrate. The officer will work closely with University of Nottingham and The Deep Hull. There is also the opportunity to complete a Masters by Research with the university.

Working across the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project and Lincolnshire County Council, you will be at the forefront of practical conservation delivery, helping to recover a priority species while contributing to broader landscape-scale nature recovery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic conservation professional who can combine strong ecological knowledge with excellent communication and project management skills.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact: Ruth.Craig@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Apply: Species Recovery Officer | 30 August, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Lincolnshire County Council

Closing date: 30/08/26.

Interviews: TBC.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.