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Yorkshire Wildlife TrustNature Conservation

Peat Project Officer

Location

Skipton, England, United Kingdom

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-5 years

Compensation

£28.8K - £32K per year

Posted

4h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves leading the surveying of damaged peatlands, developing restoration plans, managing contractors, monitoring restoration efforts, and engaging with stakeholders as part of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Peat programme. It requires a blend of outdoor field work and desk-based tasks like mapping and report writing.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint two Peat Project Officers.


This is an exciting opportunity to join our Peat programme and play a role in delivering several large projects. As a member of our busy, dynamic Restoration Team, you’ll lead on surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps, contractor management, monitoring restoration, and liaising with stakeholders.


We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of working in land management, ecological field surveys and practical use of GIS. You will enjoy a mix of being outdoors in all weathers and desk-based work such as mapping and report writing. You’ll be proficient in IT and should have the ability to communicate with enthusiasm, tact and diplomacy, both in writing and verbally. We have a variety of projects and workstreams underway at once so organisation, a common-sense approach to problem solving and the ability to respond to changing circumstances at short notice are essential for success in this role. Line management experience is desirable.


A full driving licence will be essential for travelling to remote locations.


How to apply:

  • Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement.

  • When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

  • Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.

  • Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.


Closing date: 13 September 2026 at midnight


Interview dates: Tue 29th & Wed 30th September 2026


Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.


We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.


Salary

Within the range £28,804.88 - £32,043.44 per annum (pro rata if part-time)


Hours

35 hours per week


Benefits

Competitive


Closing Date

13-09-2026

Updated 4h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Land Management • 1+ yrs
Ecological Field Surveys • 1+ yrs
GIS • 1+ yrs
IT Proficiency • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Organisation • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Adaptability • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£28.8K - £32K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSkipton, England, United Kingdom
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Team size

Growing team

Location

Skipton, England, United Kingdom

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint two Peat Project Officers.

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Peat Project Officer

Skipton, England, United KingdomFull Time