BirdWatch Ireland is Ireland’s largest wildlife conservation NGO. Our mission, as set out in our Strategic Plan 2024- 2030, is to be a strong and influential leader for nature conservation in Ireland, one that takes action based on the latest scientific data and supports and inspires people to get involved in environmental protection.

We are seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island as part of  PeacePlus Nature, a four year, cross border project of nine organisations led by RSPB NI.  It aims to address the declines in priority species and habitats in the border counties and Northern Ireland.

BirdWatch Ireland will be responsible for delivering a €2m Donegal Wader Recovery Work Plan, which relates to the protection and conservation of breeding waders in Co. Donegal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying and monitoring the populations of breeding waders on the island, and with the agreement of landowners, conducting research and undertaking conservation management at key sites.  They will also engage with the island community and with visitors to raise awareness and implement measures to help protect and restore populations.