Landscape Project Officer

Dartmoor National Park Authority; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental authority is seeking a proactive Project Officer to coordinate and support environmental projects within their Conservation and Land Management team. The role involves contract management, communications, and financial administration, requiring strong project administration skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a salary of £29,540 - £33,699 per annum, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave plus public holidays

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free staff parking

On-site National Trust café

Qualifications

• Strong project administration skills and proactive mindset.
• Experience in creating engaging content for various platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support contract co-ordination and ensure compliance.
• Lead on communications and create engaging content.
• Organise meetings, events, and assist with financial administration.
• Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and local community.

Skills

Project administration

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for the environment? Do you thrive in a role that combines project co-ordination, communications, and administration? We're looking for a Project Officer to support the delivery of projects within our dynamic Conservation and Land Management team. In this vital role, you'll help bring environmental projects to life by providing essential support across contract management, financial administration, communications, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be a key player in ensuring our conservation and land projects are delivered smoothly, on time, and with maximum impact.

What you'll be doing:

1. Support contract co-ordination: Helping to commission, track, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.
2. Lead on communications: Creating engaging content and sharing updates across newsletters, social media, and websites.
3. Organise meetings and events: Preparing materials, arranging logistics, and taking minutes when needed.
4. Assist with financial administration: Processing invoices, supporting budgets, and helping with regular reporting.
5. Collaborate with partners: Working closely with contractors, stakeholders, and the Dartmoor farming community to ensure positive outcomes across projects.

For further information or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Emma Russell, Landscape Development Manager.

The successful applicant will be passionate about supporting projects that deliver real environmental impact, with strong project administration skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. They will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly and confidently.

Experience in creating engaging content for websites, newsletters, and social media is essential, along with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels. While a background in conservation, farming, or ecology is desirable, it's not essential—we welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds who share a commitment to environmental work and want to make a difference.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on conservation and land management.

DNPA is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and community of Dartmoor. We help conserve and enhance biodiversity, cultural heritage, and the landscape of Dartmoor, providing opportunities for people to enjoy the countryside, and supporting local communities and the rural economy.

The post is hosted by Dartmoor National Park Authority and will be based in Princetown and Parke, with some travel around Dartmoor.

Dartmoor National Park Authority was established by the Environment Act 1995 to conserve and enhance Dartmoor's natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage, and to promote public understanding and enjoyment of Dartmoor.

This is a full-time (37 hours/week), fixed-term position until 30th September 2026, based at the DNPA offices at Parke and Princetown.

• Salary of £29,540 - £33,699 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Based at our HQ on the National Trust's Parke estate near Bovey Tracey
• Free staff parking and National Trust café on site