Nature Rich Miterdale Project Assistant

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate individual for a full-time role in ecological restoration based in Miterdale, Cumbria. The successful candidate will be integral to the Nature Rich Miterdale project, focusing on practical conservation activities and volunteer coordination. Experience in the field is essential. This role does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience of practical conservation and ecological restoration projects.
• Ability to work with volunteers in remote and challenging conditions.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for ecological restoration in UK uplands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of practical ecological restoration.
• Assist with project monitoring and stakeholder communication.
• Help deliver volunteer activities.

Skills

Practical conservation experience

Ecological restoration knowledge

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Job description

This role will be based at Miterdale, Cumbria. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you passionate about nature conservation? Do you want to gain new skills whilst helping to deliver an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project in the Lake District?

The Nature Rich Miterdale project will help restore wildlife rich habitats to a large valley in southwest Cumbria in the Lake District National Park. The project is a partnership between the School of Earth and Environment, National Trust and Forestry England.

You will work alongside a team of staff, contractors and volunteers to deliver the Nature Rich Miterdale Project. You will help deliver a programme of practical ecological restoration focused on removal of non-native rhododendron. You will work to help deliver a programme of practical volunteer activities. You will assist with a wide range of project monitoring and communicate project outputs to a range of stakeholders. You will have experience of practical conservation and ecological restoration projects and of working with volunteers in remote and sometimes challenging conditions.

This is a full time position, based in Miterdale in Cumbria. You will work closely with the Restoring Hardknott Forest and Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery teams.

You should have knowledge and enthusiasm for ecological restoration and nature conservation in the UK uplands, with experience of practical conservation activities.

Salary Requirements Of The Skilled Worker Visa Route

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dominick Spracklen, Professor

Email: [e-mail]