Peat Project Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Skipton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking two Peat Project Officers to join our Restoration Team in Yorkshire. You will lead on surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps, and managing contractors.

The role involves frequent fieldwork outdoors in all weather, plus desk-based tasks like mapping and report writing. A full driving licence is essential for travel to remote locations and collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Survey damaged peatlands.
• Prepare restoration plans and maps.
• Manage contractors and monitor restoration work.
• Liaise with stakeholders and report on progress.
• Conduct ecological field surveys and GIS mapping.
• Produce reports and maps; use IT tools confidently.

Job description

Salary: Within the range £28,804.88 - £32,043.44 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint two Peat

Project Officers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Peat programme and play a role in delivering several large projects. As a member of

our busy, dynamic Restoration Team, you’ll lead on surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps, contractor

management, monitoring restoration, and liaising with stakeholders.

We’d love to hear from you if you have experience of working in land management, ecological field surveys and practical use of

GIS. You will enjoy a mix of being outdoors in all weathers and desk-based work such as mapping and report writing. You’ll be

proficient in IT and should have the ability to communicate with enthusiasm, tact and diplomacy, both in writing and verbally. We

have a variety of projects and workstreams underway at once so organisation, a common-sense approach to problem solving and the

ability to respond to changing circumstances at short notice are essential for success in this role. Line management experience is

A full driving licence will be essential for travelling to remote locations.

Interview dates: Tue 29th & Wed 30th September 2026

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to

give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity

and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We

want our people to flourish, just like nature.