Site Manager Peatland Carbon Projects

VCarboN; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager for Implementation & Operations. The ideal candidate will manage site-level execution and daily operations of peatland and mangrove carbon projects, ensuring high integrity and adherence to project plans. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing logistics, preparing reports, and engaging with local communities. Candidates should have 5–8 years of experience in conservation roles, with expertise in carbon project operations and a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in field-based conservation/restoration.
• Experience in remote/sensitive ecosystems.
• Knowledge of MRV concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and logistics.
• Supervise field staff and ensure compliance.
• Prepare regular site reports and updates.

Skills

Field-based conservation/restoration

Carbon project operations

Data collection and reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Background in environmental science or related fields

Job description

Role Purpose

The Site Manager (Implementation & Operations) is responsible for end-to‑end site‑level execution and daily operations of peatland and mangrove carbon projects, ensuring activities are delivered with high integrity, operational discipline, and full alignment with approved project plans and owner directives.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Field Execution

• Execute approved Project Implementation Plans, Annual Work Plans (AWP), and site budgets.
• Coordinate baseline and monitoring activities (carbon stock, land cover, biodiversity, social).
• Implement conservation and restoration actions, including rewetting, reforestation, protection, and site maintenance.
• Support community engagement and livelihood activities in line with safeguards.

Daily Operations & Team Management

• Manage day-to-day site operations, logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Supervise field staff, enumerators, and site contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE/K3, field ethics, and SOPs.
• Monitor and control site-level costs within approved budgets.

Data, Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure accurate field data collection and records aligned with MRV requirements.
• Prepare regular site reports, activity logs, and operational updates.
• Maintain consistency between field data, technical reports, and supporting documents.
• Support audit, verification, and regulatory documentation as instructed.

Risk, Safeguards & Community Relations

• Identify and report operational, environmental, and social risks at site level.
• Implement immediate mitigation per approved procedures.
• Maintain constructive relationships with local communities and support grievance handling.

Coordination & Governance

• Report to the Director of Conservation & Carbon Integrity / Project Owner’s delegate.
• Execute activities strictly under mandate and approval of the Project Owner.
• Support registry administration and document updates without holding registry authority.

Qualifications

• Profile & Experience: 5–8 years in field‑based conservation/restoration, peatland or mangrove projects.
• Hands‑on experience in remote/sensitive ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of carbon project operations and MRV concepts.
• Background in environmental science, forestry, natural resource management, or related fields.
• Strong execution discipline, ethics, and problem‑solving; site‑based readiness.