Project Assistant – South

35 hours per week

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations
and seeks to appoint a Project Assistant – South.

The Project Assistant will work with the Project Officers and Project Manager to help deliver a
range of environmentally based projects throughout the south region. Delivery may be on YWT
owned nature reserves, partner sites, and sites where we have management contracts. The
postholder will assist with projects at all project stages, from opportunity identification,
project design to on the ground delivery. 

The role will require delivery of a personal annual work programme which will contribute to
project development and delivery in the south region. Key activities include walkovers to
assess habitat and river conditions and potential opportunities, project design and development
including working with established partners (e.g., EA, local authorities or NE), supervising
contractors and practical tasks which will involve the supervision of teams of volunteers, use
of hand and power tools and implementation of a range of habitat management and monitoring
techniques. 

Key skills, knowledge and experience required to undertake this role include:

• Experience of practical habitat management
• Good understanding of volunteering and volunteer groups
• Good knowledge of land management principals and practice using hand and mechanical tools
• A ‘can do’ attitude with a strong commitment to nature conservation
• Self-motivated and able to manage own time but able to work as part of a team

How to apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting
statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you
describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV
and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise
your documents prior to the short-listing process.

Please DO NOT include any personal details
(name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th September 2024 at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 24th September 2024 at Potteric Carr

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The
Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences
and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where
everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to
flourish, just like nature.

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