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Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing
nature conservation charities as a Project Officer.



This is an exciting opportunity to join our North Project team and to undertake landscape and catchment-scale habitat restoration
and creation across Yorkshire. As Project Officer you will primarily support delivery of river restoration projects in the Foss
and Esk catchments with the opportunity to support other projects within the team.



You will lead and coordinate the delivery of river restoration work on the Esk and Foss catchments. In addition to managing
delegated projects and budgets, you will collaborate closely with partners to develop new initiatives and secure funding, while
maintaining strong relationships with funders and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include recruiting and supporting
volunteers, coordinating surveys and delivering on-the-ground interventions in partnership with landowners and contractors.
Ensuring timely reporting, you will assist with record keeping of interventions and surveys with some input into the project’s GIS
mapping. You will also help organise and support public engagement events and activities to raise awareness of the project's
value.



You’ll need excellent knowledge of river and wetland habitats and species, and enjoy undertaking regular, hands-on physical work.
Self-motivated and well-organised, you’ll be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and confident in engaging
with stakeholders, volunteers, and contractors.



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: Sunday 16th November 2025 at 10pm



Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025 (in person)


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.