Curlew Landscapes Wales Assistant Curlew & People Officer
Location: Brecon
Salary: Grade 5 £28,598 - £30,024
Vacancy Type: Fixed term contract-31 august 2026 – 37 hours per week
Closing date: 4 May 2026
Interview date: 13 May 2026
This post is for an enthusiastic Assistant Curlew and People Officer hosted by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, fixed term until 31 August 2026.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities
To support the Curlew & People Officer (C&PO) to deliver a survey and monitoring programme for breeding Curlew within ICA 12. This would follow the Curlew
Recovery Partnerships three-tier approach to identify territories, nesting sites and breeding success.
Assist the C&PO to set up, maintain and dismantle temporary nest protection fencing Assist the C&PO with setting up and maintaining nest camera traps.
Assist project staff to maximise volunteer opportunities, such as training volunteers in breeding territory identification for curlew and opportunities to assist in population monitoring across ICA5
Build a positive profile for Curlew Landscapes Wales and Gylfinir Cymru in the local area.
Assist the C&PO to manage contractors to undertake specific works aimed at increasing chick-productivity
Assist the C&PO to develop close working relationships with the farming and landowning community to support them in curlew-friendly conservation measures.
Working with the C&PO, assist with production of reports for Project Management Board and Project Steering Group and attend and support these meeting as necessary
Work with the NRW Protected Sites Officers for adjacent SSSI/SAC/SPA to ensure they are aware of the local curlew population and the requirements of the birds in those areas.
Assist C&PO’s with creation of local farming-clusters and collaborate to co-design initiatives which deliver key curlew conservation works.
Work alongside contractors to undertake specific works aimed at increasing chick productivity.
Support the Community Engagement Officers to develop and implement a programme of activities that will inspire and enable a range of audiences including the farming community, young people, the older generation and other communities to build a high level of local support for breeding curlews both during and beyond the project.
Assist colleagues and the Community Engagement Officers to maximise volunteer opportunities, such as training volunteers in breeding territory identification for curlew and opportunities to assist in population monitoring across the ICA.
Some weekend and evening working will be required.
Person Specification
Essential
Degree in a relevant subject or at least 2 years relevant experience
Practical experience of curlew conservation works or similar species recovery projects
Practical experience of working with contractors.
Good knowledge of species monitoring and surveying techniques
Landscape and habitat management, ecological knowledge
Experience in supervision of volunteers
Experience of delivering training materials and of community engagement and working with a wide variety of groups
Excellent all round communication skills
A good level of competency in IT skill will be required, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to organise & prioritise work effectively
Ability to undertake demanding fieldwork in remote areas for long hours and in poor weather
You will need to be based close to this project area and hold a full driving licence
Ability to relate well and deal with the public, farming groups, community groups and partners
An enthusiastic and conscientious approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible approach to work
Self-motivated
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Welsh Language Level 1
Desirable
Practical skills qualifications in countryside management
An understanding of agricultural practices, grazing schemes and conservation farming
A working knowledge of GIS mapping
An appreciation of the importance of the farming community and how best to collaborate with it in line with our commitment to Wales-wide curlew recovery
Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and communities
A commitment and passion for curlews
Welsh language Level 2
Note on Welsh Language Requirement
Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.
To Apply
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