Senior Woodland Bird Monitor & Field Data Lead

RSPB; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife conservation organization is seeking a dedicated individual for a bird monitoring role in Wales. The position involves conducting surveys, coordinating a team of assistants, and managing data entry. Candidates should excel in identifying woodland birds by sound and sight, and possess strong spatial awareness and navigational skills. The work requires physical stamina as field surveys demand working in challenging habitats. This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 5 months with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Excellent at identifying woodland birds by sound as well as sight.
• Understanding of vegetation structure in woodlands.
• Ability to identify basic woodland plants, trees, and shrubs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline Common Bird Census surveys.
• Coordinate and manage woodland bird monitoring assistants.
• Collate data and ensure accuracy during data entry.

Skills

Identifying woodland birds by sound and sight

Good spatial awareness

Navigational skills using maps and GPS

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading wildlife conservation organization is seeking a dedicated individual for a bird monitoring role in Wales. The position involves conducting surveys, coordinating a team of assistants, and managing data entry. Candidates should excel in identifying woodland birds by sound and sight, and possess strong spatial awareness and navigational skills. The work requires physical stamina as field surveys demand working in challenging habitats. This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 5 months with a competitive salary.