We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Water Vole Recovery Officer to join our Nature Recovery Team. The role involves producing a North East Water Vole Recovery Strategy and a Northumberland Water Vole Recovery Action Plan. 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 that will 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. This salary starts at £26,195 per annum. This job is full time. The contract is for 12 months. The deadline for applications is 9.00 on 11 August 2025. Please note CV’s cannot be accepted.