Peatland Project Officer

RSPB; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on peatland restoration in Wales. This role involves working on a significant conservation project within a stunning 10,000ha estate, where you will help develop restoration plans, manage contractors, and ensure project objectives are met. You will be part of a passionate team, contributing to vital environmental work while honing your skills in project management and communication. If you have a strong background in conservation and project delivery, this position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of peatland restoration and upland conservation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver project documentation and communication activities.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Knowledge of upland conservation

Experience with contractors

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

GIS packages

MS Office

Job description

Reference: APR20256392
Location: Lake Vyrnwy
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Contract: 3 years, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity to work as part of an established Peatland restoration as they scale up delivery across Wales.

Our current programme of work sits within the 10,000ha estate which surrounds Lake Vyrnwy, owned by water company Hafren Dyfrdwy and managed in partnership with RSPB.

The role would suit an individual who understands the upland landscape of Wales and is looking to forge a career in peatland restoration with an opportunity to build expertise within a team that has established itself as leading peatland practitioners.

The overall programme of works includes:

• Establishing current baseline condition
• Developing restoration plans, Peatland Code applications and Funding
• Delivering habitat restoration through the management of contractors.
• Monitoring of completed work and impact.

Key focus areas:

• Help put in place the right governance structure to keep their projects on track.
• Undertake agreed activities in order to deliver the project outputs and objectives in accordance with the project plan.
• Work with staff, partners, external contractors and volunteers as necessary to ensure that actions are delivered to agreed standards of cost, quality and time.
• Produce relevant project documentation as directed by the site team.
• Develop and deliver appropriate communication activities such as events, media interaction, briefings, talks and production of materials in association with communications colleagues to support the delivery of the project.
• Co-ordinate meetings and report to the site team.
• Ensure that risks and issues are highlighted.
• Support in managing the project budget.
• Contribute to project reviews.

Essential:

• Project delivery experience in a relevant sector working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience of upland conservation including peatland restoration.
• Experience of working with contractors.
• The ability to communicate about the project in a passionate and credible manner.
• Experience of producing written materials, newsletters and similar project related communications.
• An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to find creative solutions.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proven time management and organisational skills and attention to detail
• Competent IT user e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc.
• Experience of GIS packages.

Closing: Sunday 25th May 2025

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