Location
Based at Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) offices, 19 Causeway Road, Newcastle with hot desk access at other locations and hybrid working by agreement. Occasional travel throughout the UK and Ireland will be required.

Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some weekend and evening work will be required.

Salary
S01 - NJC Points 26-28-15; £34,434 - £37,280 gross per annum. Appointment will be made at the first point of the scale. Contributory pension with employer’s contribution of 5% per annum.

About the Role
The Senior Technical Peatlands Officer will play a key role within the PEAT+ project, led by Ulster Wildlife and supported by PEACEPLUS. You will work as part of a dedicated project team to deliver outputs on time and within budget. Your responsibilities will include managing relationships with contractors, landowners, farmers/graziers, and other key stakeholders to support peatland restoration and conservation efforts. You will be proficient in GIS software (preferably ARC GIS) and Microsoft Office, including Excel, and possess strong communication and organisational skills to write complex documents and action plans. This is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2029, subject to funding and a 6-month probationary period. Secondment can be considered.

Experience
- Educated to Level 6 (Degree) in an environmental related subject.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management.
- Experience working with contractors, landowners, farmers/graziers, and other key stakeholders.
- Experience working as part of a project team delivering outputs on time and within budget.
- Proficiency with GIS software (preferably ARC GIS) and Microsoft Office including Excel.

About you
- Excellent all-round communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to write complex documents and develop action plans.
- Motivated, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness to travel occasionally throughout the UK and Ireland.
- Flexible to work some evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental related subject (Level 6).