Peatland Programme Manager

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is looking for a confident, innovative and enthusiastic person to join our Conservation Team as Peatland Programme Manager.

The Manager will oversee the management of an established Peatland Team and funded/contracted projects that are being delivered. They will also develop new projects through a mixture of public and private resources to achieve peatland restoration and take the lead in developing the Northumberland Peat Partnership.

The aim of the Northumberland Peat Partnership is to develop a peatland restoration programme across the partnership area, which is all of Northumberland north of the A69. The partnership comprises of NGOs, local authorities and statutory agencies as well as land managers. Its aim is to collectively facilitate positive management and restoration of peatland habitats across Northumberland.

The role is for 35 hours per week on a permanent contract. NWT operates a flexitime system.

The salary range is £30,790 to £36,228 per annum.