PEAT+ Senior Peatland Officer (x2 roles available)

Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Ulster Wildlife

£34,905 - £38,132 Annual
Contract
Full Time
Other
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Description
PEAT+ Senior Peatland Officer (x2 roles available) We re looking for two Senior Peatland Officers to join the PEAT+ Team to plan, design, and deliver peatland restoration across key upland and lowland sites in Northern Ireland. Join the team leading the restoration of Northern Ireland s precious peatlands through PEAT+, a cross-border project tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation. You ll bring your technical expertise to develop and implement site-specific restoration plans, procure and oversee contracts, secure permissions, and build strong partnerships with landowners and stakeholders. We re looking someone with: • Good knowledge and understanding of NI s biodiversity, managing restoration of designated sites and priority habitats and the impacts on peatland site management. • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, and farmers. • Experience in the use of GIS software This post is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Full-time, Fixed-term to 31 March 2029, unless renewed. One role based at Ulster Wildlife Offices, 10 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9LE and one role based at Ulster Wildlife Office, An Creagán Centre, Barony Road, Co. Tyrone, BT79 9AB. Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 01 September 2025 Download a recruitment pack and application form

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