Senior Natural Resources Lead (2-Year FTC)

Devon County Council; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £38,510-£43,149 p.a.

Annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick/Parental/Compassionate leave

Time off for dependants

Mental health support

Job summary

Exmoor National Park Authority is seeking a Senior Natural Resources Officer on a fixed-term two-year contract. The role is full-time, with part-time arrangements possible, to lead projects improving rivers, soils and air quality.

You will work with farmers and partners to deliver practical solutions, manage procurement, prepare bids, and monitor outcomes under the National Park Management Plan. Driving innovation and resilience is core.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical natural resource projects, including natural flood management, surveys and environmental monitoring.
• Experience of partnership working, project development, monitoring and reporting.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience appointing, evaluating and managing contractors, including challenging work that falls below required standards.
• Good working knowledge of sustainable approaches to improving rivers, streams, soils, air quality and other natural resources.
• An understanding of upland farming, land management, agri-environment schemes, pollution reduction, natural flood management and climate resilience in protected landscapes.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in environmental science, ecology, geography, land management, agriculture, hydrology, catchment management or a related field.
• A full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, procurement and contractor management.
• Contribute to bids and grant reports.
• Provide technical advice on environmental funding applications.
• Co-ordinate natural resources partnership meetings.
• Monitor project progress, budgets and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Natural resource projects

Project management

Partnership working

Contract management

Environmental funding

Water quality

Flood management

Climate resilience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant environmental degree

Job description

Exmoor National Park Authority is seeking a Senior Natural Resources Officer on a fixed-term two-year contract. The role is full-time, with part-time arrangements possible, to lead projects improving rivers, soils and air quality.

You will work with farmers and partners to deliver practical solutions, manage procurement, prepare bids, and monitor outcomes under the National Park Management Plan. Driving innovation and resilience is core.