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
Experience
3-5 years
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
£28.8K - £32K per year
Location, schedule, and role shape
Work setup
Work conditions
Bandwidth profile
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.
Popular Domains
Explore opportunities across specialized functional areas.
Trending Industries
Discover roles in the world's most innovative sectors.
Peat Project Officer
Skipton, England, United Kingdom • Full Time