Curlew Landscapes Wales Assistant Curlew & People Officer
Location: Brecon
Salary: Grade 5 £28,598 - £30,024
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
* Support the Curlew & People Officer (C&PO) to deliver a survey and monitoring programme for breeding Curlew within ICA 12, following 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 and nest camera traps.
* Assist project staff to maximise volunteer opportunities, train volunteers in breeding territory identification for curlew and 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.
* Develop close working relationships with the farming and landowning community to support curlew‑friendly conservation measures.
* Assist with production of reports for Project Management Board and Project Steering Group; attend and support these meetings as necessary.
* Work with NRW Protected Sites Officers for adjacent SSSI/SAC/SPA to ensure they are aware of local curlew population and requirements.
* Assist in creation of local farming‑clusters and 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 inspire and enable a range of audiences—including the farming community, young people, older generation and other communities—to build a high level of local support for breeding curlews.
* Support colleagues and Community Engagement Officers to maximise volunteer opportunities (training volunteers for breeding territory identification and 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 working with a wide variety of groups.
* Excellent all‑round communication skills.
* Good competency in IT skills, 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.
* 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.
* Understanding of agricultural practices, grazing schemes and conservation farming.
* Working knowledge of GIS mapping.
* Appreciation of importance of the farming community and how best to collaborate 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.
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