Nature Networks Project Officer
You will lead the development and delivery of the Yorkshire District Nature Networks project as part of Forestry England's Biodiversity Programme. Your time will be spent planning and delivering large-scale habitat creation and restoration projects to transform open spaces into connected wildlife corridors. Working closely with ecologists, foresters, and operational teams, you will manage budgets, commission ecological assessments, and oversee contractors. You will also coordinate practical habitat management work and support funding and reporting requirements across the nation's forests.
What they're looking for
- Track record in land management or nature recovery work
- Experience managing budgets and prioritising workloads
- Practical experience in forestry or nature conservation
- Experience managing or supervising contracts
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Qualifications
- Land management, ecology, forestry, or environmental management qualification
- A full and current driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK
- A recognised project management qualification
- Member of a relevant professional body
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Irish, Commonwealth, EU and Turkish nationals with the right to work in the UK.
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