Jobs
Ecologist (part time)
Salary: £33,500 – £37,500 (pro-rata)
Hours: 15-22.5 hours per week (by negotiation)
Location: Elan Estate, Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP
About the Elan Valley
The Elan Valley is located in the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales in a unique landscape combining remote hill land, isolated farmsteads, steep-sided wooded valleys and the reservoirs, an extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering that brought clean water to Birmingham.
The Role
If you are enthusiastic about having a lasting impact on a landscape to support nature and climate goals, then we are looking for an ecologist who has the enthusiasm, commitment and understanding of this important landscape.
Closing Date: 18th November 2026
Farm Worker (part time)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (pro-rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Location: Elan Estate, Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP
Job Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Farm Worker who can manage livestock in an upland farm environment and fulfil a range of tasks across our in-hand holdings.
You will be responsible for the day to day shepherding of one of our hill holdings, and working as part of a wider team you will support our other livestock enterprises and perform a range of farm maintenance tasks.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced in managing livestock (both sheep and cattle) in an upland environment
- A great team player
- Experienced in carrying out farm maintenance works including fencing and chainsaw work
- Adaptable and keen to support the wider ambitions of the Trust
The benefits:
- Join an experienced team in a great location
- 23 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 28) plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cash health plan
Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Volunteer with us!
We are still looking for people to take part in our fast-growing volunteer team! Throughout the year, we will be running a variety of interesting projects that you can be a part of to make a great difference to the nature of the Elan Estate.
To sign up for this opportunity, please register on our volunteer management system.
When registering please select ‘Elan Valley Trust’ as your organisation and enter N/A when it asks for a membership number.
If you have trouble registering or require any further information please contact us.