Conservation Delivery Officer

Salary: £38,220- £42,839 per annum

Grade : JK

Contract : Fixed Term Until March 2029
Hours : 30 hours per week
Location: Pateley Bridge , North Yorkshire- Nidderdale National Landscape

Nidderdale National Landscape is looking for a talented and committed individual to take on the role of Wetlands Conservation Delivery Officer to lead the delivery of a major wetland habitat creation project, working closely with farmers and landowners across the area.  

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to habitat conservation in the National Landscape. You should have good knowledge of land management and conservation, as well as experience of working with land managers. You will have been involved in the successful delivery of wetland conservation projects and be an excellent communicator. 

You will lead the overall development of wetland projects, which will involve negotiating with land managers to agree locations for wetland habitat creation sites and designing the schemes. You will then deliver the wetland habitat creation, including managing contractors and project finances.

You will be based at the National Landscape’s office in Pateley Bridge, where you will be part of a team who work on natural and cultural heritage projects with a wide range of partners. A full driving license and access to a car is essential.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.  These include:

· a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

· salary sacrifice schemes

· employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!

· travel loans

· Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Sarah Kettlewell View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk

Key Dates:

Closing date: 31 st May 2026

Interview Date : 9th June 2026
Venue for Interview : Pateley Bridge

Key Documents:

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.