PEAT+ Peatland Restoration Manager

Closing date: Monday 1 September 2025

Salary: £38,579 to £41,806. Access to employer’s contributory pension scheme - maximum 10% per annum.

Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time

Location:

Northern Ireland, various locations

Please download Recruitment Pack and Application Form

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Peatland Restoration Manager to lead our delivery of PEAT+, a cross-border project aiming to restore degraded peatlands, enhance biodiversity, and deliver lasting environmental and community benefits.

Contact details

recruit@ulsterwildlife.org

Job reference: PEAT+PRM 25/18

Are you passionate about tackling climate change, restoring vital habitats, and working with a dedicated team of conservation professionals?

As Peatland Restoration Manager, you will drive the delivery of Ulster Wildlife’s peatland restoration work within PEAT+, overseeing restoration of key sites, line management of the PEAT+ delivery team, effective use of resources and collaborative partnership working.

We’re looking someone with:

Proven experience of managing restoration of designated sites and priority habitats

Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with landowners, farmers and other stakeholders

Strong leadership and team management skills

Based at either Ulster Wildlife Offices, 10 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9LE or Ulster Wildlife Office, An Creagán Centre, Barony Road, Co. Tyrone, BT79 9AB.

This post is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Full-time, Fixed-term to 31 March 2029, unless renewed.