Job Opportunities (June 2017)

June 27, 2017

A list of currently advertised jobs in the peatland community. Please note this list is not exhaustive, but includes opportunities that have been shared with the team.

Administration Officer - Humberhead Peatlands LIFE+ Project
Natural England; closes 27th June 2017

Mires and Environment Team Project Ofiicer
South West Water; closes 30th June 2017

Exmoor Mires Partnership, job vacancy! If you would like to join our small innovative, forward thinking team delivering peatland restoration then the role of Mires Officer might just be the job for you.

Peatlands for People Project Officer
Butterfly Conservation Scotland; closes 10th July 2017

Yorkshire Peat Partnership Peatland Restoration Officer x 2
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; closes 28th July 2017

Pennine PeatLIFE Project Officer x 2
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; closes 28th July 2017

Job Description: Mires and Environment Team Project Officer
Job Description: Pennine PeatLIFE Project Officer
Job Description: Yorkshire Peat Partnership Peatland Restoration Officer

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