[Hiring] Marsh Mallow Moth Project Officer @Butterfly Conservation

Role Description

Lead the delivery of the Marsh Mallow Moth Species Recovery Programme (SRP) habitat creation activities on the East Sussex and East Kent border around Rye.

• Coordinate seeding and propagation of Marshmallow plants to add out into multiple new habitat areas through engagement with volunteers, plant nurseries, and local community groups.
• Work closely with farm advisors, contractors, and landowners to identify the most appropriate locations for new Marsh Mallow Moth habitat creation within the Romney Marsh target landscape.
• Implement necessary works to make sites suitable prior to planting and ensure plans are put in place following planting for effective post-programme habitat maintenance legacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in habitat creation and restoration.
• Strong communication and liaison skills.
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including landowners and community groups.

Requirements

• Lead and be responsible for the successful delivery of the habitat creation aspects of the Marsh Mallow Moth project.
• Liaise with landowners, contractors, farmers, and community volunteers to create and restore habitat in the target region.
• Report on project activities to Species Recovery Programme staff every three months.
• Raise awareness of the plight of this species and their natural environment.
• Work within the project budget to ensure efficient spending towards objectives.
• Represent the project externally, liaising with project partners and coordinating with third parties.
• Coordinate input from other specialists within BC and partner organisations where required.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (Grade 3) per annum dependant on experience plus 8% employer pension contribution.
• 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
• 18 month fixed term post from January 2027 to June 2028.

Company Description

• Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative).
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities.
• Work in accordance with BC’s policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development activities.

Closing date: 6 November 2026, 12pm. Online Interviews will be held on 23 November 2026.