Project Officer (River Restoration and Wetlands)

35 hours per week

£27,021 - £30,060 per annum

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Project Officer (River Restoration and Wetlands).

The Project Officer will responsible for the delivery of a suite of nature recovery network and conservation projects as well as helping to develop and fundraise for new projects and programmes in South Yorkshire. The post is based within a team developing exciting new initiatives and there is considerable scope to develop partnership working and support other nature recovery-based projects in the south region that are aligned to the Trust’s overall Vision and Objectives.  

The Project Officer will develop and deliver a range of river catchment based / landscape scale, nature conservation initiatives that help increase the reach and connectivity of our work and increase the overall impact for nature throughout the region. Particular responsibilities will include the continued development, delivery and successful completion of projects funded by the Environment Agency in the Torne, Dearne and Don river catchments. This will involve developing opportunities and feasibility studies with partners, designing projects which will require working with consultants where necessary as well as coordinating and managing contractors during project delivery.

Key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this role include:

• Minimum of 2 years environmental project management & delivery experience
• Experience of delivering nature conservation projects in urban and rural environments
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and landowners
• A “can do” and flexible approach, keen to work in a team, but with the ability to work alone.
• High standards of personal and professional integrity.

 How to apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: 1^st September 2024 at midnight

Interview date: 12^th September 2024 (Potteric Carr)

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.