Senior Peatland Restoration Lead – South West

Countryside Classroom; Okehampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Water is seeking an experienced Restoration Manager to lead peatland restoration across the South West, delivering large-scale projects and managing a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Okehampton with regular travel, you will oversee planning, procurement, health and safety, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery to enhance biodiversity and water quality.

Interviews are planned for 30 November. You will work closely with landowners, partners and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in habitat restoration and landscape-scale projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of peatland restoration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead peatland restoration across the South West.
• Manage SWPP five-year work programme.
• Oversee procurement, budgets, and safety compliance.
• Engage landowners, tenants, partners and stakeholders.
• Report on programme governance and progress.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Conservation planning

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

South West Water is seeking an experienced Restoration Manager to lead peatland restoration across the South West, delivering large-scale projects and managing a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Okehampton with regular travel, you will oversee planning, procurement, health and safety, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery to enhance biodiversity and water quality.

Interviews are planned for 30 November. You will work closely with landowners, partners and local authorities.