Project Officer

Based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Fixed term contract

Circa £26,000 pa, pension contribution, flexible working arrangements

Closing date: noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025

We are seeking to recruit a peatlands Project Officer to work with our partners within the Humberhead Levels. The individual needs to have a ‘can do’ attitude working with people to secure opportunities for large scale nature recovery across the Lincolnshire peatlands within the Natural Character Area (NCA39) and working with their counterparts within Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation in England including the Environment Act with a handle on the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan. It will be critical to understand the role peatlands have to play in England achieving Net Zero, how important it is to restore and enhance peatland sites through securing excellent water resource management for cultural, natural and historic heritage purposes. This will entail working with a suite of land managers, authorities and other bodies to deliver peatland restoration and monitoring in a lowland setting.

Experience in partnership working, advocacy and project management will be required, as well as excellent communication skills, a high level of commitment to nature’s recovery and a desire to achieve change. A relevant environmental qualification or equivalent working experience and a full current UK driving licence are also required.

Supported by The Nature for Climate Peatland Restoration Grant Scheme and the EU Life Moor Space funded project.

Further details and an application form can be found here. CVs alone will not be accepted.