Peatland Project Officer at Lancashire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

40777.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peatland Restoration, Ecological Surveying, Hydrological Understanding, Project Delivery, Fieldwork, Stakeholder Management, Technical Planning, Data Management, Risk Assessment, Procurement, Environmental Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | 37 hours per week | Fixed-Term until 31st March 2030 | Full-time | Peatland Project Officer Are you an experienced and motivated peatland practitioner looking to be involved in an ambitious scheme of survey and delivery 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 survey and delivery works across the area. This is a hands-on role combining frequent fieldwork with planning, coordination, and technical input to ensure effective, resilient restoration outcomes. You will lead and support the design, delivery, and monitoring of restoration interventions, as well as supporting and supervising more junior colleagues in the field. Working closely with contractors, landowners, and other stakeholders you will translate site assessments into practical work packages, oversee implementation on the ground, and ensure compliance with environmental standards and funding requirements. The role requires regular site visits across varied and sometimes challenging terrain, alongside office-based planning, reporting, and data management. You’ll contribute to project design, risk assessments, procurement, and adaptive management based on monitoring results. We are looking for someone with substantial peatland restoration experience, strong ecological and hydrological understanding, and proven project delivery skills. Confidence working outdoors, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Interviews will take place on the 3rd of July 2026 at our offices in Dunsop Bridge. if you have any informal questions about the job, please contact: dominic.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk [dominic.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk] In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here [https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobs/your-benefits/]. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description and Person Specification [Https://Lancashire.gov.uk/media/971639/grade8_peatlandprojectofficer.docx]

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, delivery, and monitoring of peatland restoration interventions in the Forest of Bowland. Coordinate with landowners and contractors to translate site assessments into practical work packages and oversee on-the-ground implementation.