Project Officer - Beaver Reintroduction - Yorkshire Wildlife Trust - 35h/week - 3 years - deadline 25 November 2026
Location: York, UK, with regular travel across Yorkshire and project catchments, including remote sites.
Organization: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 3 years. Full-time, 35 hours per week. Four-month probation for new staff.
Main Description: Support beaver reintroductions through site assessments, surveys, post-release monitoring and practical management. Work with landowners, farmers, communities and volunteers; provide advice and mitigation where beaver impacts cause conflict. Collect ecological data and support project reporting, engagement events and nature recovery at catchment scale.
Requirements: Experience delivering conservation, habitat restoration or nature recovery projects; public engagement events; and work with landowners, farmers, contractors and partners. Understanding of habitat restoration, catchment management and nature-based solutions. Strong communication, planning and IT skills; safe outdoor work around water, farmland and rough ground. Full UK-compatible driving licence and ability to travel regularly. A relevant degree or vocational qualification is desirable, not essential. GIS, freshwater ecology, species reintroductions, volunteer leadership and project budgets/reporting are desirable.
Benefits/Conditions: Salary £28,804.88-£32,043.44 per year. 30 days annual leave, including three Christmas closure days, plus public holidays. Occasional evening/weekend work; time off in lieu, not paid overtime. Hybrid working depends on the needs of the role.
How to Apply: Apply online with an up-to-date CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification. Do not include personal details, such as name or address, in the supporting statement. A CV alone may not be considered. Closing date: 25 November 2026 at midnight; the vacancy may close early. Interviews: 14 December 2026.
More information and application: https://careers.ywt.org.uk/job/64136e0c-a9b5-4e63-b518-39660669a990
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