Peat Project Officer

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

Job summary

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is recruiting two Peat Project Officers to join the Peat programme and lead on surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps.

You will manage contractors, monitor restoration and liaise with stakeholders while working outdoors in all weathers and doing desk-based mapping and reporting. A full driving licence is essential for travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in land management and ecological field surveys is essential.
• Proficiency with GIS, mapping and report writing is required.
• Strong IT skills and clear written and verbal communication are needed.
• Organisation and problem-solving abilities with flexibility to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Survey damaged peatlands and lead on restoration surveys.
• Prepare restoration plans and maps for peatland projects.
• Manage contractors and monitor restoration progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

GIS

Land management

Ecological field surveys

Report writing

Mapping

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

GIS software (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Job description

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 desirable.

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

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

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.

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

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is registered in England no. 409650 and is a registered charity no. 210807. Registered Office: 1 St George’s Place, York, YO24 1GN