Howardian Hills Officer - Conservation and Ecology at North Yorkshire Council in Helmsley, York

The role

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, development, access and built heritage.

hey 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.

They will be based in Helmsley with the opportunity for some home working and will be expected to travel to sites and meetings, with some evening and weekend work outside of normal office hours.

What you will bring

Reporting to the Howardian Hills Manager, you will be self-motivated, self-managing and capable of organising your own time as well as working effectively as a key member of the staff team. You will have expert knowledge of conservation, ecology, nature recovery and land management, as well as a passion for the role. 

You will demonstrate experience in nature-based projects, project management, delivery including contractor supervision, management and monitoring of budgets and project spend including use of spreadsheets, presenting verbal and written information in a format relevant to differing audiences and excellent interpersonal skills.

You will have a proven ability to build relationships with key project partners and stakeholders, including the local community.

Local knowledge of the Howardian Hills National Landscape, its surroundings and its ecology is an advantage. A full driving license and access to a car is necessary.

Further questions

If you would like to know more about this position before applying, please contact Ellie Hook via estelle.hook@northyorks.gov.uk or 07890 051137.

North Yorkshire Council

The role will be with North Yorkshire Council, the employing authority for the Howardian Hills staff team.

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
• Interview Date: 11th-12th November 2026
• Venue for Interview: Helmsley, North Yorkshire