Anglesey Tern SPA Contract Warden x 3 (Fixed-Term)

Would you like to spend the summer living and working on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, spending your days by the sea watching over a bustling tern colony? Do you love seabirds and want to make a real difference to their fortunes? If so, then one of these roles could be for you!

We are looking to fill vacancies at two very different sites – The Skerries and Ynys Feurig – both are part of the Anglesey Terns SPA and home to mixed colonies of Arctic & common terns.

The Skerries contract runs from 22nd April until 22nd August; Ynys Feurig from 1st May until 15th August.

• Accommodation will be provided.
  
  

The ideal candidate will be a wildlife enthusiast, self-motivated, meticulous in data collection, and happy to work outside in all weather & isolated locations.

What We Need From You

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Passionate about birds & wildlife
• Happy to live & work in a team of two in a remote location
• To be meticulous and thorough in data collection & recording
• Able to work & meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Able to complete physical tasks
• Have good bird identification skills, including terns
• Be practically-minded & able to problem-solve
• Be confident in report writing
• Happy to work outside in all weathers, including at night (Ynys Feurig only)
  
  

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Have experience of biological data collection
• Full driver's license valid for use in the UK.
  
  

Additional Information

This is a Fixed-Term role (3.5 months) for 37.5 hours per week. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on 12th & 13th March 2025. For further information, please get in touch with Ian Sims: ian.sims@rspb.org.uk

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

• Please see the additional information document for further insight into these roles. Please state clearly on the 'About You' section of the application form which role you are applying to, i.e., The Skerries, Ynys Feurig, or both.
  
  

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.