Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Wild...
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Wild Ingleborough Project Assistant.
The role holder will help the Project Officer to deliver an ambitious work programme in conjunction with existing staff from Natural England and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on the Ingleborough Massif. The work will include restoring dry stone walls and installing fencing, working with volunteers and contractors to plant trees and protect plantations with fencing and develop visitor access and interpretation. There will also be some livestock management work.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and passionate about working in nature conservation, physically fit and happy to work in remote areas whatever the weather. They'll have experience working/volunteering in the environmental sector, using power tools and machinery for nature conservation and practical habitat management.
This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2024, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process.
Closing date: Monday 20 March 2023 at 9:00am
Interview date: Tuesday 28 March 2023
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
