Senior Technical Peatlands Officer

Mourne Heritage Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Senior Technical Peatlands Officer based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role demands a degree in an environmental field and substantial experience in stakeholder management. Responsibilities include working with contractors, ensuring project outputs are delivered on time, and proficient use of GIS software. A full-time position with a salary range of £34,434 – £37,280 gross per annum is offered, alongside a contributory pension and the possibility for hybrid working.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 6 (Degree) in an environmental related subject.
• Experience working with contractors, landowners, and farmers.
• Proficient with GIS software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work with contractors and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Deliver project outputs on time and within budget.
• Write complex documents and develop action plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in environmental related subject

Tools

ARC GIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Technical Peatlands Officer

Job Summary: The Senior Technical Peatlands Officer should be educated to Level 6 (Degree) in an environmental related subject and be experienced in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• have experience of working with contractors, landowners, farmers/graziers and other key stakeholders.
• be experienced in working as part of a dedicated project team, delivering outputs on time and within budget.
• be proficient with GIS software (preferably ARC GIS), Microsoft Office including Excel.
• have good all‑round communication and organisational skills including writing complex documents and action plans.

Salary

S01 – NJC Pts #removed#; £34,434 – £37,280 gross per annum. Contributory pension with employer pension contribution 5% per annum. Appointment will be made at the first point of the scale.

Hours

Full‑time hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Will require some weekend and evening work.

Location

Based at Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) offices, 19 Causeway Road, Newcastle with hot desk access at other locations, and hybrid working by agreement. Occasional travel throughout the UK and Ireland will be required.

Contract

Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2029, unless SEUPB extension is approved or continued funding becomes available. This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period. Secondment can be considered.

The PEAT+ project is led by Ulster Wildlife and is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

How to Apply

For more information or to request an application pack, please email mht(AT)mourne.co.uk .

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