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Peat Project Assistant - Fixed Term to April 2027
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Peat Project
Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Peat programme and play a role in delivering several large projects. As a member of
our busy, dynamic Restoration Team, you’ll assist with surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps,
monitoring restoration work, and supporting communications, teaching and administration tasks.
We’d love to hear from you if you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers and have desk-based work experience. You’ll be proficient
in IT and should have the ability to communicate with enthusiasm, tact and diplomacy, both in writing and verbally. We have a
variety of projects and workstreams underway at once so punctuality, a common-sense approach to problem solving and the ability to
respond to changing circumstances at short notice are essential for success in this role.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your
relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if
you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Sunday 19th April at midnight
Interview dates: Tuesday 5th May and Wednesday 6th May
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.
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