Peatland Technical Support Officer

As part of a wider recruitment initiative to build a new peatland team we are looking to recruit two Peatland Technical Support Officers. They will use their knowledge and experience of conservation and land management to support an ambitious scheme of peatland works across the Forest of Bowland and wider Lancashire area to ensure that we meet targets and achieve outputs related to our peatland aspirations. Please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification for further information.

Are you a motivated conservationist early in your career looking to be involved in an ambitious scheme of survey and restoration works in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (AONB) over the coming years? In partnership with landowners, NGOs, regulators and the local authority we are about to embark on a programme of peatland survey and delivery works across the area. This is a hands-on role requiring frequent fieldwork to support resilient restoration outcomes.

You will support the delivery of a scheme of survey & planning works across the area as we seek to create a pipeline of peatland restoration projects for delivery over the coming years. Working closely with a variety of stakeholders you will assist the peatland team with mapping and condition assessments which will feed into delivery plans and funding bids.

The role requires regular field work across varied and sometimes challenging terrain, alongside office-based planning, reporting, and data management. You'll contribute to data gathering and project design, spending the majority of your time on site.

We are looking for someone early in their career with a demonstrable commitment to environmental conservation. Confidence working outdoors, good communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team are critical criteria for the successful candidate.