Project Assistant (North)
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
35 hours per week
Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing nature conservation charities as a Project Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our North Project team and to undertake landscape and catchment-scale habitat restoration and creation across North Yorkshire. As Project Assistant you will primarily support delivery across the Foss (York) and Esk (Whitby) river catchments.
About the role:
The Project Assistant will work with the North Project team to deliver practical tasks and survey field work, which will entail travelling to remote sites. Practical tasks will be delivered with the support of contractors and volunteers and the Project Assistant will support the coordination of both. The role will entail assisting with record keeping of interventions and surveys, some input into the projects GIS mapping. You will also help organise and support public engagement events and activities to raise awareness of the project's value.
About you:
Good knowledge of river and wetland habitats and species is essential. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Self-motivated and well-organised
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and enjoys outdoor, hands-on work
- Confident engaging with landowners, volunteers, and contractors
Closing date: 11th July 2025 at 9am
Interview date: 29th July 2025
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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About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire.
We were established as a charity in 1946, and are part of The Wildlife Trusts movement. We look after over 100 nature reserves right across Yorkshire, and are involved in hundreds of other conservation-related projects. Our work inspires people to understand the value of nature and to take action for it.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire. We were established as a charity in 1946, and are part of The Wildlife Trusts movement. We look after over 100 nature reserves right across Yorkshire, and are involved in hundreds of other conservation-related projects. Our work inspires people to understand the value of nature and to take action for it.
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