Job Description
Location: Grassington (with blended working opportunities)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,989 to £28,598 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Would you like to work in one of the most iconic landscapes in Britain, supporting our officers working on protected trees and woodland creation?
About Us
We’re the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales.
We’re looking for a Conservation Support Officer (Trees & Woodland)to join us. This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), fixed term until 31 March 2027, based at our Grassington office near Skipton, with some blended home and office working.
The Benefits
- Salary: £25,989 to £28,598 per annum
- Generous leave: 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Flexible working: including flexi-time and blended working options
The Role
As a key member of our team, you’ll:
- Lead the administration with respect to the Authorities statutory requirements in dealing with protected trees.
- Co-ordinate and administer surveys and monitoring, including: identifying survey sites; contacting landowners; inputting results into GQIA and other databases; and assist with analysis and report production
- Assist with the administration of new woodland creation including the ‘Nature for Climate Fund’ Woodland Creation programme
- Monitor expenditure against the programme budget and provide regular updates
- Provide secretariat support to the Dales Woodland Forum in co-ordinating the Dales Woodland Strategy.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- 3 or more level 2 (GCSE level or equivalent) qualifications at 9 – 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
- Direct experience of dealing with local communities and the wider general public in a work environment
- General administrative skills including data collection, maintenance and management
- Proficient in the use of IT software packages such as MS365, Teams, Excel and Word
Join Our Team!
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
For an informal chat, please contact Lee Johnson, Senior Trees and Woodlands Officer, on 01756 751648 or lee.johnson@yorkshiredales.org.uk
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 10 May 2026
Anticipated interview – will take place week commencing 18 May 2026.
To apply, click here.