As a Landscape Project Officer, you will support the delivery of projects within our Conservation and Land Management team. You will help bring environmental projects to life by providing essential support across contract management, financial administration, communications, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be a key player in ensuring our environmental projects are delivered smoothly, on time, and with maximum impact. The post is hosted by Dartmoor National Park Authority, is full‑time (37 hrs per week) and will be based at Parke and Princetown with some travelling around Dartmoor. This is a fixed‑term position until 30 June 2027 (subject to funding).
Responsibilities
* Support contract coordination – commission, track, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.
* Lead communications, creating engaging content and sharing updates through newsletters, social media, and websites.
* Organise meetings and events, including preparing materials, arranging logistics, and taking minutes when needed.
* Assist with financial administration – process invoices, support budgets, and help with regular reporting.
* Work closely with partners, contractors, and the Dartmoor farming community to ensure strong collaboration and positive outcomes across all projects.
Qualifications and Attributes
The successful applicant will be motivated to deliver genuine environmental impact, have strong project administration skills, and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. They will be highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to communicate clearly and confidently. Experience in creating engaging content for websites, newsletters, and social media is essential, along with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels. While a background in conservation, farming, or ecology is desirable, it is not essential – we welcome candidates from a variety of professional backgrounds who share a commitment to environmental work and want to make a difference.
Benefits
* Salary of £29,540 - £33,699 per annum
* Generous annual leave and flexitime policies
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to electric vehicle pool car fleet
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Beautiful office location on National Trust estate, with free parking and café on site
* Discounts at National Park Visitor Centres
* Free parking in our car parks on Dartmoor
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