Water Vole Recovery Officer

Water Vole Recovery Officer Closing date: Monday 11 August 2025 Salary: Starts at £26,195 per annum Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time Location: Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Green House,St Nicholas Park,Jubilee Road,Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT

To produce a North East Water Vole Recovery Strategy and a Northumberland Water Vole Recovery Action Plan.

Paula Turner (HR and Payroll Officer)

Northumberland Wildlife Trust, St Nicholas Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT

The Officer will work with the Nature Recovery Manager, Conservation Officer and Data Assistant to undertake the research and the engagement required. They will work with organisations across the North East to produce the strategy. The strategy will then be used to create an in-depth action plan for Northumberland. This will include filling in data gaps through water vole occupancy and habitat surveys. Planning work with stakeholders including habitat works, mink trapping, water vole captive breeding and reintroductions. The production of high-quality strategies and plans will allow funding bids to carry out water vole recovery work. Successful bids could lead to further water vole recovery work and the potential for the role to be extended.

To apply for the position of Water Vole Recovery Officer, please complete the corresponding Application Form in full and return it to the contact details above by the specified deadline.

Deadline to submit applications is09:00on,11th August 2025. Interviews to take place on 19th August.

Please note, speculative CVs and/or covering letters will not be accepted.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland Wildlife Trust.