Senior Natural Resources Officer

Exmoor National Park Authority; Battleton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Generous Leave

Parental Leave

Time Off for Dependants

Medical Appointments Leave

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 based in Dulverton, Somerset, with travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises.

The post is full-time (37 hours per week) with the possibility of part-time arrangements. You will oversee the Healthy Natural Resources programme within the National Park Management Plan, delivering practical projects to restore habitats, improve water quality and

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.
• 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 management

Project management

Partnership working

Contractor management

Environmental monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification in environmental science / ecology / geography / land management / agriculture / hydrology

Job description

Senior Natural Resources OfficerDulverton, Somerset (with travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises)

About Us

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is that Exmoor remains a beautiful landscape, leading the response to climate change and nature recovery, a welcoming place for all, as well as a great place to live, work and do business.

We are now looking for a Senior Natural Resources Officer to join us on a fixed-term contract for two years. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, although part-time working will also be considered.

The Benefits

• Salary of £38,510 - £43,149 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid sickness, parental and compassionate leave, plus time off for dependants
• Time off to attend medical appointments
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced environmental professional with strong project management skills and expertise in natural resource management to join our dedicated National Park Authority.

You’ll have the chance to build on your existing expertise, forge meaningful connections and contribute to high-impact environmental projects, gaining invaluable experience that will serve you well throughout your career.

What's more, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and restoring one of the country's most treasured landscapes, helping to create healthier rivers, more resilient ecosystems and a sustainable future for Exmoor's wildlife and communities.

The Role

As a Senior Natural Resources Officer, you will oversee projects and partnerships to improve the health of Exmoor's rivers, streams, soils, air and water resources.

Specifically, you will co-ordinate the Healthy Natural Resources programme within the National Park Management Plan, identifying priorities and delivering practical projects to restore river habitats, improve water quality, reduce pollution and strengthen resilience to flooding and climate change.

Working with farmers, land managers and partner organisations, you will provide specialist advice and practical support to help them adopt sustainable land management practices and make the most of agri-environment schemes and funding opportunities.

Additionally, you will:

• 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

About You

To be considered as a Senior Natural Resources Officer, you will need:

• 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

The closing date for this role is 24th November 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Catchment Management Officer, Catchment Project Officer, River Restoration Officer, River Restoration Project Manager, Environmental Project Officer, Environmental Project Manager, Conservation Project Officer, Land Management Officer, or Natural Flood Management Officer.

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