At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead species recovery projects and restore vital grasslands in the Yorkshire Dales.
- Company: Join a passionate charity dedicated to wildlife and habitat protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team making impactful changes for wildlife and climate.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in conservation while working with nature and local communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in grassland restoration and collaboration with landowners is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32542 - 34306 £ per year.
Overview
Full-time, permanent 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £32,542 - £34,306 (part time, pro-rata) | Based at our office in Clapham, near Settle, and Forest of Bowland Office, Dunsop Bridge (mix of office and home working)
Join Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and help protect some of the region's most important wildlife and habitats.
Working within our successful Hay Time team, you'll lead species recovery projects while supporting the restoration of grasslands across the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland.
Responsibilities
- Lead on delivering our species recovery work as part of the Hay Time project, focusing on enhancement of grasslands and verges with rarer species, conservation of waxcap fungi and safeguarding populations of the Barred Tooth-striped moth across the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland.
- Support the protection and restoration of species-rich hay meadows, raise public awareness, enjoyment and understanding of this nationally important habitat.
- Train volunteers to identify rare species and support ongoing monitoring and impact evaluation of our work.
- Collaborate with landowners, volunteers and partners to deliver grassland restoration and conservation initiatives.
- Work across YDMT teams and partners to share expertise, deliver within timeframes and budgets.
About you / Qualifications
- Background in hay meadow and grassland restoration with ability to work with a range of landowners, providing advice and guidance.
- Experience in managing complex grassland schemes and delivering targeted land management advice.
- Ability to work across teams and partners to share knowledge and deliver within timeframes and budgets.
- Commitment to YDMT values: creativity, care, honesty and enablement.
- About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
We are a small charity doing big things to help protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales.
For 29 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for wildlife and tackling climate change.
Our three-year strategy centres around building partnerships that increase the scale and pace of nature recovery.
For more information and details on how to apply please visit our website.
How to apply / Closing date
The closing date for applications is 9am, 27th July 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Recruitment Team
