Project Officer (Habitat Creation and Restoration)

Help restore one of Cornwall’s most iconic landscapes...

Cornwall National Landscape is seeking a passionate and driven Project Officer to help deliver ambitious peatland and habitat restoration across Bodmin Moor, working with the South West Peatland Partnership.

This role will be at the heart of a high-profile partnership programme, working alongside farmers, land managers, contractors, and environmental specialists to deliver lasting change on the ground.

The Service & Team:

The Project Officer will be working as part of the Cornwall National Landscape team. Cornwall National Landscape (formerly known as Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is part of a family of 38 National Landscapes across England and Wales, delivering a wide range of projects to conserve and enhance natural beauty within these iconic landscapes. Cornwall National Landscape have been allocated DEFRA funding to deliver outcomes for creation and restoration of wildlife rich habitats. Locally the team are hosted within the Cornwall Council Connectivity and Environment service. The role will work closely with the South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) taking day-to-day instruction from SWPP officers, at times operating from their offices.

The Role:

You’ll combine technical expertise, project management, and relationship-building to deliver restoration projects from concept to completion.

Key aspects include:

• Leading peatland restoration projects on site, from planning through to delivery
• Working closely with farmers, landowners, commoners and tenants to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Managing contractors and site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Preparing restoration plans, surveys and GIS mapping to support high-quality project design.
• Acting as a key link between Cornwall National Landscape and SWPP partners, including South West Water.
• Supporting monitoring, reporting, and funding compliance for project values up to £250,000.

This is a site-based role where you’ll spend significant time outdoors on Bodmin Moor, supervising works and working directly with delivery partners.

What you’ll need to succeed:

We’re looking for someone who is as comfortable on a windswept moorland as they are managing complex projects.

Please see the role profile for more information.

What you’ll get in return:

Be part of a flagship partnership delivering real climate impact

• Work in one of Cornwall’s most important landscapes
• Shape projects that contribute to national targets for nature recovery and climate action
• Join a collaborative, purpose-led team across Cornwall National Landscape and SWPP
• Develop your skills across ecology, project management, and stakeholder engagement

Please click here to apply and find out more!