Salary: £31,022 to £36,363, per annum
Contract: Full time (37 hours per week), permanent
Location: Grassington, near Skipton, with opportunities for blended home and office working
Do you have a passion for wildlife conservation and a desire to make a real difference for nature? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Wildlife Conservation team and play a key role in helping wildlife thrive across one of Britain's most celebrated landscapes.
Working with farmers, land managers, volunteers, communities and partners, you'll help deliver practical conservation projects, support habitat restoration and contribute to the Yorkshire Dales Local Nature Recovery Plan.
About Us
We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.
You'll join a supportive and knowledgeable team that is passionate about making a positive difference for the National Park and the communities who live and work here.
The Benefits
- Generous leave: starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working: Flexi-time scheme
- Excellent pension: Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing support: Subsidised healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme and staff discounts
- Free parking pass for our car parks
- Relocation package available
The Role
- Co-ordinating and carrying out habitat and species surveys, monitoring and research
- Supporting the development and delivery of wildlife conservation projects
- Working with volunteers, schools, communities and partner organisations
- Providing ecological advice to support agri-environment and Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) projects
- Responding to ecological consultations and preparing technical advice and reports
- Developing wildlife information, guidance, web content and publications to help raise awareness and understanding of nature recovery
About You
We're looking for somebody who combines strong ecological knowledge with a practical and collaborative approach.
You'll have experience of wildlife conservation in a rural environment and be confident carrying out botanical surveys and interpreting ecological data. You'll also be comfortable working with a wide range of people, from landowners and volunteers to colleagues and partner organisations.
You'll Need:
- Professional experience in wildlife conservation
- Strong botanical identification and survey skills, including experience of NVC, Phase 1 and UKHab methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
A degree-level qualification in ecology, wildlife conservation or a related subject would be advantageous.
Join Our Team!
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Ian Court, Senior Wildlife Conservation Officer, on 01756 751602 or ian.court@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 16 August 2026
Anticipated interview - will take place during week commencing 31 August 2026.
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