Project Assistant

2 weeks ago

York, United Kingdom Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Full time

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**Project Assistant (North)**

**35 hours per week**

**£23,750 - £24,768 per annum**

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

**How to apply**:
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement that clearly outlines how your experience matches the role. Make sure to refer to the person specification in the job description. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please **DO NOT** include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

**Closing date: 11**th** July 2025 at 9am**

**Interview date: 29**th** July 2025**

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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