Conservation Project Lead — Wading Birds & Habitats

Webrecruit Ireland Ltd.; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

LGPS pension

Flexible working options

Wellbeing benefits and staff discounts

Learning and development support

Free parking

Job summary

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking a Land Management Project Officer to lead the Dales-wide wading bird conservation work and deliver practical habitat improvements across the National Park.

You will collaborate with farmers, landowners and local partners to deliver capital projects and support nature recovery, including the Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund, with a focus on upland breeding birds and habitats.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating, project managing and delivering land management projects.
• Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to translate strategy into delivery.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Dales-wide Wading Bird Conservation Project.
• Deliver capital works and habitat improvements for upland breeding waders.
• Contribute to delivering the Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund across the Yorkshire Dales.
• Collaborate with farmers, landowners, partner organisations and local communities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is seeking a Land Management Project Officer to lead the Dales-wide wading bird conservation work and deliver practical habitat improvements across the National Park.

You will collaborate with farmers, landowners and local partners to deliver capital projects and support nature recovery, including the Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund, with a focus on upland breeding birds and habitats.