Skiddaw Forest Project Officer

Skiddaw Forest Project Officer

Salary: £32,140 per annum, based on a 35-hour week

Contract length: Permanent

We have a very exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Project Officer to join us as we enter
the next phase of our ambitious project to develop England’s highest nature reserve – Skiddaw
Forest.

The Skiddaw Forest Project Officer will assist and contribute to all aspects of work in
conjunction with the Project Manager, including site restoration, raising the project’s profile
through community engagement, and leading and directing a team of dedicated volunteers.

About the project

It’s been a year since we launched our successful fundraising appeal for Skiddaw Forest, which
raised £1.25m. The development of Skiddaw Forest near Keswick, a 100-year vision, will see
restoration work across 3,000 acres of habitat, including just over 1,000 acres of peat bogs
and the creation of 620 acres of Atlantic rainforest. 

Purpose of the role

The Skiddaw Project Officer will help and support the Project Manager on many aspects of the
project, including assisting with the re-creation, regeneration and restoration of a range of
upland habitats. This will include the day-to-day management of work on site, including site
checks, surveying, monitoring and tree planting. Other responsibilities will include
recruiting, leading and managing a team of Volunteers and raising the profile of the project
through local community engagement and events. The post holder will also be responsible for
overseeing the tree nursery near Bassenthwaite.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in practical conservation work and a passion
for upland habitat re-creation and restoration. Previous experience working with and leading
Volunteers would also be essential to this role.

To apply, please click on the link below

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 17 November 2025

Interviews will be held at our Headquarters in Kendal on Wednesday 26 November
2025.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild
places of Cumbria