Job Description
Reference: AUG20269643
Location: Flexible in North England/Midlands
Terms: 2 months FTC from October 2026 until November 2026, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,579.00 - £29,445.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
We are looking for a BTO licensed bird ringer. Willow Tit is one of the species with the largest population declines in the UK over the past 30 years and is a high priority for population recovery. One of the causes of population decline is poor breeding productivity and this project aims to support projects across England to collect standardised data on year-to-year survival, nest success and numbers of juveniles at the end of the breeding season. The project aims to identify if regional variation in breeding productivity is driving local extinctions and provide a basis for designing a population recovery plan.
The successful candidate will support partner organisations to set up the initial autumn population monitoring for this project. The role is to support partner organisations to collect data where capacity or expertise is limiting and will be able to work with others to map Willow Tit activity and catch and colour mark Willow Tits. They will also help to collate data from others and ensure it is recorded in a standardised way.
What we need from you?
BTO ringing experience – Holds a BTO ringing licence at C level or above, with a mist net endorsement
Standardised data collection – Able to record data accurately and consistently, following agreed protocols. Support will be available for learning organisation-specific systems.
Collaborative communication – Communicates clearly and respectfully, and builds positive working relationships with partners, volunteers, and community members.
Managing shared priorities – Able to identify, balance, and manage priorities across multiple partners or projects, with openness to different perspectives and ways of working.
Driving/Traveling for fieldwork – Holds a UK driving licence or can demonstrate another reliable way to travel to field sites, including shared transport, public transport, or reasonable adjustments.
Practical experience of Willow tit behaviour and calls or colour ring resighting would be beneficial, so please mention if you have this in your application.
Study sites are mainly in North of England and North Midlands. The postholder will be expected to be able to travel to sites and be comfortable with overnight stays and working outside in suitable weather conditions. The role will be home-based.
Closing: Wednesday 9th September
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