Lancashire County Council
Peatland Technical Support Officer
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Description
Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum
Position Type: Fixed Term, Full Time, until 31/03/2028
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Planning & Regeneration
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
As part of a wider recruitment initiative to build a new peatland team we are looking to recruit two Peatland Technical Support Officers. They will use their knowledge and experience of conservation and land management to support an ambitious scheme of peatland works across the Forest of Bowland and wider Lancashire area to ensure that we meet targets and achieve outputs related to our peatland aspirations. Please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification for further information.
Are you a motivated conservationist early in your career looking to be involved in an ambitious scheme of survey and restoration works in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (AONB) over the coming years? In partnership with landowners, NGOs, regulators and the local authority we are about to embark on a programme of peatland survey and delivery works across the area. This is a hands-on role requiring frequent fieldwork to support resilient restoration outcomes.
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You will support the delivery of a scheme of survey & planning works across the area as we seek to create a pipeline of peatland restoration projects for delivery over the coming years. Working closely with a variety of stakeholders you will assist the peatland team with mapping and condition assessments which will feed into delivery plans and funding bids.
The role requires regular field work across varied and sometimes challenging terrain, alongside office-based planning, reporting, and data management. You’ll contribute to data gathering and project design, spending the majority of your time on site.
We are looking for someone early in their career with a demonstrable commitment to environmental conservation. Confidence working outdoors, good communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team are critical criteria for the successful candidate.
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We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role.
You will be required to provide a car for the use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026.
For an informal, confidential discussion please contact Dominic Hartley, Principle Peatland Restoration Manager, dominic.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk
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