Howardian Hills Officer - Conservation and Ecology
Howardian Hills National Landscape
Vacancy Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) or potential for job share
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekend/evening Working: Yes, occasional
Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Closing Date: 23:59 on Wednesday 4 November 2026
Interview Date(s): 11-12 November 2026
Venue for Interview: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced officer to lead on Howardian Hills nature recovery project delivery.
Based in the Howardian Hills National Landscape staff team, hosted by North Yorkshire Council, the Conservation and Ecology Officer will use their experience and expertise to develop, manage and deliver projects and monitor results across key themes of landscape-scale nature recovery, climate change mitigation and adaptation, farm conservation and land management and with related topics of development, access and built heritage.
They will be responsible for development and delivery of projects to achieve the 5 year Management Plan and annual work programme, management of relationships with key partners and the community, provision of specialist and appropriate advice on conservation, land management and ecology matters affecting the area, co-ordination and delivery of projects, collation of data and reporting progress.
See further details and how to apply by registering on the North Yorkshire Council recruitment site.
About Howardian Hills National Landscape
The Howardian Hills National Landscape covers 204 sq km (79 sq miles) of the North Yorkshire countryside, nestled between the North York Moors National Park, the Yorkshire Wolds and the Vale of York. It is a unique and captivating area with its well-wooded rolling countryside, patchwork of arable and pasture fields, scenic villages and historic country houses with classic designed parklands. Its designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was confirmed in 1987, in recognition of its national landscape importance. It is part of the National Landscapes network.
The Howardian Hills National Landscape covers 204 sq km (79 sq miles) of the North Yorkshire countryside, nestled between the North York Moors National Park, the Yorkshire Wolds and the Vale of York. It is a unique and captivating area with its well-wooded rolling countryside, patchwork of arable and pasture fields, scenic villages and historic country houses with classic designed parklands. Its designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was confirmed in 1987, in recognition of its national landscape importance. It is part of the National Landscapes network.
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