We are recruiting a Conservation Officer

About Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society:

Eryri is a special place full of nationally and internationally important habitats and wildlife. Climate change and the global nature crisis means that Eryri needs protecting now more than ever before. That’s where we come in – we are the only charity existing solely to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of the Eryri National Park. Our dedicated team of staff, trustees, members and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure Eryri and its habitats and wildlife are here to stay.

Practical conservation is a significant strand of our work, and we need someone to join our team to lead and coordinate our diverse programme going forward. We work with a wide range of partners on tasks such as tree planting, invasive species control and habitat management to name but a few. We also work in very close partnership with Eryri National Park Authority, the National Trust and the Outdoor Partnership on our flagship volunteer programme Caru Eryri.

We are looking for a new team member. Are you an organised, enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with experience of coordinating volunteers and leading practical conservation work? If so, then this could be the job for you.

Job title: Conservation Officer

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (flexible working requests will be considered)

Salary: £26,000-£27,000 dependent on experience

Reports to: Conservation Manager

Direct reports: None

Benefits of working for us:

• We are a real living wage employer
• 6% employer pension contribution
• A great work life balance with flexible, agile working and a culture of trust
• Opportunities for remote working
• Subscription to an employee assistance programme which includes access to mental health support and GP services and employee discounts
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising after 5 years of service
• Enhanced terms for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to qualifying length of service.
• Enhanced terms for sickness pay (after probation ends)
• We encourage and support all employees to pursue development opportunities

Person specification:

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about nature conservation in Eryri
• Be an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people
• Have proven experience of leading practical conservation workdays with volunteers
• Have experience of working in a team to achieve, record and evidence outputs and targets, ideally in relation to grant funders
• Have good IT skills including experience of using MS Office (e.g Excel and Word)
• Be able to communicate in both Welsh and English. Committed Welsh learners and second language speakers are encouraged to apply, we want to help you develop your Welsh language skills!

Main responsibilities:

• Working with the Conservation Manager and the rest of the team, organise and lead volunteer workdays in line with Society’s action plan.  This will include risk assessments, volunteer recruitment, practical arrangements, publicity of opportunities and work carried out, recording of volunteer activity and reporting on work completed.
• Work to increase the diversity of volunteers and the improve the quality of the volunteer experience.
• Support the Volunteers Officer when needed with the day-to-day administration of the volunteer database including bilingual adverts, funders and partner logos, volunteer administrative management, accurate recording of volunteer activity and communications with volunteers
• Ensure that safeguarding protocols are followed, and Health and Safety issues reported promptly
• Work with and support other staff to deliver an interesting and varied events and volunteer programme.
• Training: contribute to development of new units and resources, organise and lead training sessions, carry out assessments.
• As required represent the Society at external events, to build public support for our work including recruiting new members, volunteers and supporters.
• Liaise with other CESS staff to ensure smooth running of all activities

Other responsibilities:

1.       Input to monitoring and evaluation of the Society’s work, and, with other staff, develop effective impact reporting.

2.       Represent the Society at events and to groups, in partnerships and in the media to build support for our work.

3.       Work in a way to ensure that all staff, trustees, members, volunteers and the public are dealt with fairly, respectfully and in a way which encourages diversity, equality and inclusion

4.       The Welsh language is one of the nine special qualities of Eryri.  All staff should advocate for and promote the use of the Welsh language.  In line with their own Welsh language ability, staff members should support Welsh learners to develop skills and encourage non-Welsh speakers to learn about and appreciate the Welsh language.

5.       To effectively manage time, liaising with other staff to agree priorities for the focus of work

6.       Work to recruit members to the Society

7.       To adhere to the Society’s policies and procedures at all times, including but not limited to Equality, diversion and inclusion, Family friendly policies, sickness and absence policy, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and GDPR compliance

8.      Assist in other areas of the Society’s work as necessary

For further information please contact Rory Francis on director@snowdonia-society.org.uk.

Please note we can only accept applications which are completed using our Standard Application Form

All applications should be sent to info@snowdonia-society.org.uk by 9am on 24th November 2025.

Interviews will be held on or around 3rd December 2025.