Conservation Officer (Esk & Coastal Streams)

Conservation Officer (Esk & Coastal Streams)

Helmsley or Danby, North Yorkshire

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to look after one of the most phenomenal parts of the British Isles. Filled with beautiful moorlands and fantastic woodland, the North York Moors is a unique area with a diversity of landscapes and wildlife.

We are now looking for a Conservation Officer to join our team on a full-time basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,409 - £29,093 per annum

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 25 days' annual leave, rising annually to 30 days after five years' service, plus eight public holidays

- Flexitime system to support work-life balance

- A collaborative and supportive team environment

- Opportunities to engage in volunteering activities and director training days

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with experience in conservation projects and partnership working to join our dedicated organisation.

You'll have the chance to be out in nature, leading impactful conservation efforts that help restore water quality and protect wildlife for future generations.

What's more, you'll be gaining valuable experience in project management, ecological restoration and funding initiatives, all while contributing to the long-term sustainability of this breathtaking National Park.

So, if you're ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of one of the UK's most treasured landscapes, then apply today!

The Role

As a Conservation Officer, you will support the delivery of conservation projects within the Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment.

Your work will contribute to the long-term health of freshwater environments by collaborating with land managers, external partners and conservation teams to implement targeted restoration initiatives.

Developing and delivering these projects, you will offer funding and advice to land managers, oversee in-channel restoration works and address obstacles to fish migration.

Contribute to evaluation and monitoring of works; support quarterly updates and provide reports as required for Authority management, external bodies, and funders.

Additionally, you will:

- Conduct and manage river habitat walkover surveys

- Support the implementation of catchment management objectives

About You

To be considered as a Conservation Officer, you will need:

- Experience of working in rural areas with land managers, volunteers, partner organisations and communities, implementing countryside conservation projects

- Experience of partnership working

- Report writing and research skills

- To be educated to degree level or equivalent in an appropriate subject such as ecology or environmental science, or at least two years' experience in a relevant field

- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Please note, this role will involve working occasional weekends and evenings.

Applications must be completed by midnight on 28th February 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held on 12th March 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Conservation Project Officer, Habitat Restoration Officer, Ecological Projects Officer, Wildlife Conservation Co-ordinator, Environmental Conservation Officer, or Biodiversity Projects Officer.

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