Senior Peatlands Restoration Officer-GIS & Stakeholder Lead

Northern Ireland Environment Link; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Peatlands Officer to oversee peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland and Ireland’s border counties. The role requires a Level 6 qualification in an environmental subject, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience with GIS software. The position offers a salary range of £34,434 – £36,363 per annum, and combines office work with hybrid flexibility. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexi-time system

Onsite free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and project delivery.
• Practical experience of working with contractors and local authorities.
• Ability to produce clear reports and action plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver peatland restoration outputs within budget.
• Work with cross-border partners in the PEAT+ project.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines and documentation standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

GIS software (preferably ArcGIS)

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in an environmental subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An environmental organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Peatlands Officer to oversee peatland restoration efforts across Northern Ireland and Ireland’s border counties. The role requires a Level 6 qualification in an environmental subject, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience with GIS software. The position offers a salary range of £34,434 – £36,363 per annum, and combines office work with hybrid flexibility. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.