Field Officer

The Rspb; North End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is seeking a dynamic Field Officer for a seasonal position at Titchwell Marsh. The role involves monitoring breeding birds, engaging the public on conservation issues, and supporting volunteer teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with ecological projects, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Offering a fixed-term contract of 6 months with a salary between £24,571 and £26,231 annually. Closing date for applications is 11th January 2026.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven experience monitoring breeding birds, including nest monitoring.
• Practical aptitude for installing and maintaining site infrastructure.
• Experience with predator monitoring using trail cameras.
• Experience supporting and leading volunteer teams.
• Confident public engagement with diplomacy and openness.
• Experience working with communities and building strong connections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of safe working practices outdoors.
• Good record‑keeping skills and accurate data handling.
• Proficient IT user, comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Proven time‑management and organisational skills.
• Confidence to work independently using own initiative.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Ringed Plover and Oystercatcher breeding activity.
• Maintain seasonal site fencing and signage.
• Carry out predator monitoring with trail cameras.
• Engage with beach users to inform and educate.
• Support and organise events for a growing volunteer team.
• Build relationships with partners and collaborators.
• Assist in project communications and content creation.
• Record and report on recreational disturbance.

Skills

Monitoring breeding birds

Installing site infrastructure

Predator monitoring

Public engagement

Building community connections

Communication skills

Record-keeping

IT proficiency

Time management

Independent work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Field Officer – Seasonal

Reference: DEC20258406
Location: Titchwell Marsh
Contract: 6 months Fixed Term
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,571.00 – £26,231.00 per annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with ecological experience and a community‑centred approach to fill a six‑month seasonal post as Field Officer, assisting our Project Officer in the delivery of “Plovers in Peril”. The post is based at RSPB Titchwell Marsh but the main site is a 4 km stretch of shingle beach between Snettisham and Heacham on the edge of The Wash.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Ringed Plover and Oystercatcher breeding activity.
• Maintain seasonal site fencing, signage and other infrastructure.
• Carry out predator monitoring, including deploying and maintaining trail cameras and performing night shifts to record predator impact.
• Engage daily with beach users to inform, educate and raise awareness of nesting birds and their threats.
• Support a growing volunteer team—assist with inductions, organise events and provide onsite support as needed.
• Build relationships with existing and new partners and collaborators.
• Assist in developing and delivering focused project events that empower local communities.
• Assist with project communications, creating content for blogs and social media.
• Record and report on recreational disturbance at the nesting site.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience monitoring breeding birds, including nest monitoring.
• Practical aptitude for installing and maintaining site infrastructure such as fencing and signage.
• Experience with predator monitoring using trail cameras.
• Experience supporting and leading volunteer teams.
• Confident public engagement with diplomacy and openness, including with opposing viewpoints.
• Experience working with communities and building strong connections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage audiences across various platforms, including social media.
• Understanding of safe working practices outdoors and willingness to work in all weathers.
• Good record‑keeping skills and accurate data handling.
• Proficient IT user; comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Proven time‑management and organisational skills.
• Confidence to work independently using own initiative.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in nest monitoring for beach‑nesting bird species.
• Ecological knowledge of coastal wildlife and shingle communities.

Additional Information

This role will involve lone working, remote locations and flexible weekend, early‑morning and night working. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising, depending on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Application Process

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 11th Jan 2026. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 19th January 2026. To apply, provide a CV and complete an application form, including evidence on how you meet the listed skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities and EEO Statement

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB. People of colour and disabled people are under‑represented in the sector; if you identify as either, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal‑opportunity employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licensed sponsor; the role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship; the successful applicant must have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK.