West River Restoration Project Officer

Scotlink; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A nature conservation charity in the UK is looking for a Project Officer to lead the delivery of natural flood management and river restoration projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of river habitats, excellent project management skills, and the ability to engage with volunteers and stakeholders. This role involves physical work, volunteer coordination, and supporting public engagement activities. The salary ranges from £27,697 to £30,811 per annum, reflecting the impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of river and wetland habitats.
• Self-motivated and well-organised.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of NFM and river restoration work.
• Collaborate with partners to secure funding and develop new initiatives.
• Recruit and support volunteers and coordinate surveys.

Skills

Knowledge of river and wetland habitats

Project management skills

Volunteer coordination

Public engagement skills

GIS mapping knowledge

Job description

A nature conservation charity in the UK is looking for a Project Officer to lead the delivery of natural flood management and river restoration projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of river habitats, excellent project management skills, and the ability to engage with volunteers and stakeholders. This role involves physical work, volunteer coordination, and supporting public engagement activities. The salary ranges from £27,697 to £30,811 per annum, reflecting the impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces.