Thanks to funding from the Pen-y-Cymoedd Vision Fund, Wild Cymru are looking to appoint a
Conservation Officer to oversee the final year of our upland Water Vole conservation project in the
Glamorgan uplands, South Wales.
This community conservation and research project has identified various Water Vole colonies in the
area. Now we are looking to map the Water Voles habitat and identify the threats and barriers that the
population faces in upland Wales. Our upland habitats remain one of our best opportunities to save the
Water Vole from extinction in Wales and it is envisaged that this project will create a strategy for future
Water Vole conservation for upland Water Voles in Wales.
Key to the project is the involvement and engagement of local communities and volunteers. It is
important that communities within the project are a can take part in the project as well as have
opportunities to be inspired by their upland landscape and its wildlife. The full job adverts are available in English and Welsh below, as well as the application form.
Application closes at noon, Monday 24th August 2026
For further information, please contact rob.parry@wild.cymru
