We’d love to hear from you if you’re: experienced in ecology and conservation land management knowledgeable about wildlife legislation (protected species and sites), policy and grant schemes skilled in biological field surveys, including plant ID experienced in using GIS and databases an effective communicator, able to build good working relationships good at listening, building trust and giving a high-quality service to colleagues someone with an eye for detail, good organisational skills and able to work at pace and keep to time a champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome.Peatland Restoration Officer / Swyddog Adfer MawndiroeddThis post will be part of the National Trust Cymru Consultancy Team - an inhouse team of multidisciplinary experts who together form a great repository of skills, talents and experience. It’s about being part of something different, where values matter and where our decisions are based on looking after our places for everyone, forever. Based in our office in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, you will join a dedicated and skilled countryside team comprised of Rangers and Project Officers, who are committed to working with local communities to implement real change across the land we care for.You’ll lead, support and assist our property team in delivering peatland and wider nature restoration at one of our key Nature accelerator portfolios, representing National Trust Cymru both internally and externally. You’ll deliver programmes of work alongside staff and volunteers, reporting both within our project management framework and externally, sharing our findings with others embarking on similar works. You’ll deliver the following elements of the project: -• Habitat Restoration - e.g. prepare detailed peat restoration plans and manage contractor agreements to improve habitats and natural flood control.• Ensure that planned work is in line with the NT's Peatland and Climate Programmes (e.g., regarding the use of Peatland Code Protocols).• Collaborating closely with relevant partner organizations to coordinate work• Oversee the creation of tenders, appointment and supervision of contractors on-site, undertaking practical peatland restoration works.• Establish and deliver an agreed monitoring strategy• Ensure that appropriate habitat management strategies are in place after the restoration work The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.Closing Date: 11 May 2025 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 163325IRC163325BreconFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/03/28)Ends: May 11th 76.6 mi from Stratford-upon-avonIf, like us, you want to foster landscapes with more nature, landscapes that are accessible to more people and help to address the climate crisis, then we’d love you to join us as Peatland Restoration Officer and help us achieve this vision. We’re looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Peatland Practitioner with an experience of planning and overseeing the delivery of peatland restoration works at scale whilst working in partnership with a range of groups. As Peatland Restoration Officer, you’ll use your knowledge of Peatland Restoration techniques to plan and oversee the delivery of a 3 year programme of restoration works across the Abergwesyn group of Commons. Managing contractors to utilise techniques such has hagg reprofiling and dam building to cover exposed peat, you will reverse the decline of our peatland habitat, restoring the land and playing a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change Working with colleagues, external partners and collaborators, as well as the local community, you'll be an advocate for Peatland management, promoting the importance of conserving and restoring our precious upland habitats. Currently, there are many opportunities for change in how our peatland restoration programme is managed across South Wales, and you will be key to directing how the National Trust moves towards achieving higher standards of land management for nature and climate. Internally, your job title will be Assistant Nature Conservation Adviser.Mae’r cyfieithiad Cymraeg o’r hysbyseb hwn ar gael yn llawn yn y PDF atodedig.Mid and SE Wales, Dan Y Gyrn, Blaenglyn Farm, Brecon, LD3 8NFCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK30,966 pa