Field Project Officer: River & Peat Restoration

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Project Officer to join our South Projects team, delivering lowland peat restoration, river restoration and habitat creation. The role involves leading projects from inception through design, implementation and post-project monitoring, with collaboration across reserves teams, farmers and external specialists to deliver biodiversity and climate resilience.

You will perform field surveys, GIS mapping, and reporting, while enjoying outdoor fieldwork and

Qualifications

• Experience on peat restoration, river restoration, or land management projects.
• Proficient IT and GIS skills; capable of mapping and reporting.
• Full driving licence is essential for travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects from inception through design, implementation and post-project monitoring.
• Collaborate with reserves teams, farmers and external specialists to achieve biodiversity, water resources and climate outcomes.

Skills

GIS

Field survey

Report writing

Driving licence

Job description

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Project Officer to join our South Projects team, delivering lowland peat restoration, river restoration and habitat creation. The role involves leading projects from inception through design, implementation and post-project monitoring, with collaboration across reserves teams, farmers and external specialists to deliver biodiversity and climate resilience.

You will perform field surveys, GIS mapping, and reporting, while enjoying outdoor fieldwork and