Land Management Officer – North Yorkshire - £42,000 DOE + Accommodation + Benefits Package

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Land Management Officer in North Yorkshire to oversee vital land stewardship initiatives. This role involves practical outdoor work alongside necessary planning and compliance tasks, requiring candidates with land management experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers an attractive salary of £35,000 to £42,000, with accommodation and a comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Accommodation

Company car

Great overall benefits package

Qualifications

• Practical land management experience—confident working outdoors in all weathers and on varied terrain.
• Good understanding of Countryside Stewardship Schemes or agri-environmental programmes preferrable.
• Experience working with contractors, landowners, or local authorities in a land or conservation context.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits and inspections to assess land condition, access routes, and habitat quality.
• Manage land management plans, records, and GIS data, ensuring compliance with environmental and legal frameworks.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders to resolve issues and promote sustainable land use.

Skills

Land management experience

Organisational skills

Familiarity with GIS systems

Education

Qualifications in land management

Environmental science

Job description

Land Management Officer
Land Management Officer – North Yorkshire - £42,000 DOE + Accommodation + Benefits Package

The Job:
Are you passionate about protecting rural landscapes and enjoy a balance of outdoor practical work and office-based coordination?

Responsibilities:
- Carry out site visits and inspections to assess land condition, access routes, and habitat quality
- Deliver practical land maintenance tasks—including fencing, vegetation control, access improvements, and basic habitat management
- Oversee and coordinate contractors and seasonal workers on stewardship-related tasks
- Manage land management plans, records, and GIS data, ensuring compliance with environmental and legal frameworks
- Act as liaison between stakeholders—landowners, local authorities, and conservation bodies—to resolve issues and promote sustainable land use
- Prepare reports, contribute to funding applications, and ensure Health & Safety and environmental regulations are adhered to

The Company:
We’re working on behalf of a leading organisation in land and environmental stewardship to recruit a Land Management Officer for a key role based in North Yorkshire. This is a hands-on, field-based role with responsibility for maintaining, enhancing, and reporting on a portfolio of land stewardship sites, alongside essential planning and compliance work.

The Candidate:
- Practical land management experience—you’re confident working outdoors in all weathers and on varied terrain
- Strong organisational and administrative skills—able to manage schedules, records, and reports with precision
- Good understanding of Countryside Stewardship Schemes or agri-environmental programmes (preferred)
- Experience working with contractors, landowners, or local authorities in a land, estates, or conservation context
- Familiarity with GIS systems, mapping tools, or environmental recordkeeping (beneficial)
- Relevant qualifications in land management, countryside management, environmental conservation, forestry, or environmental science

The Package:
- Salary £35,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience)
- Accommodation
- Company car
- Great overall benefits package

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].

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