Salary: £33,000 (pro rata) per annum (£33,000 FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term (01/09/2026 to 28/02/2029)
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Based: Chimney Meadows, West Oxfordshire and Bury Knowle House, Headington, with travel to other sites. Hybrid working is available.
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
The Fen Futures Project Officer will help nature recover by delivering a project focused on conserving endangered invertebrates of lowland alkaline fen habitats, including the Southern Damselfly and three species of soldierflies.
This role will be employed by BBOWT but delivered jointly with staff from BBOWT and the Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT). Work will be carried out on sites managed by BBOWT or FHT.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering habitat management, surveys and assisting DNA sampling across fen sites
- Planning and implementing work programmes across BBOWT and FHT sites
- Managing contractors, volunteers and project resources
- Monitoring, recording and reporting progress to funders and partners
- Supporting engagement through walks, talks and other communications
What we’re looking for
- Experience or understanding of ecological principles and habitat management
- Ability to plan and deliver practical conservation work in wetland environments for both volunteers and contractors
- Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting and contractor oversight
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel between sites
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
