Conservation Officer – GrubsUp!
Located in Helmsley.

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to care for one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes. Spanning 554 square miles, the National Park is home to expansive heather moorland, woodland, remote dales, historic villages and dramatic coastline, and plays an important role in supporting nature, communities and sustainable access for visitors.

GrubsUp! is an ecological project that aims to restore, enhance and connect precious habitat for invertebrates, increase the number of insect species and boost environmental resilience in the face of climate change. Covering nearly 200 square miles of insect superhighways, the project will restore and create verges, hedgerows, grasses, wildflowers and grasslands to produce the right environment for insects to thrive.

We are now looking for a Conservation Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, for a two year fixed-term contract, commencing October 2026.

The Benefits

- Salary of £36,580 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge and a track record of working with land managers, volunteers and communities to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll have the chance to make a visible difference to one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes, creating and improving habitats that support pollinators, invertebrates and wider biodiversity.

What’s more, you’ll be able to broaden your conservation experience while benefitting from a strong pension and generous annual leave, and leaving a lasting legacy for wildlife and communities.

So, if you’re ready to help restore habitats, strengthen biodiversity and bring more people into the story of nature recovery, read on and apply today.

The Role

As a Conservation Officer, you will deliver the GrubsUp! project, helping protect, enhance and create wildlife-rich habitats, and increase biodiversity across the National Park.

You will identify and assess sites, work with land managers to improve habitats and support the creation of species-rich grassland, hedgerows, wetlands, orchards and woodlands. Working with colleagues and partners, you will maximise the biodiversity value of conservation projects, with a particular focus on invertebrates and pollinators.

You will also engage communities and volunteers in practical conservation and species monitoring activities, helping to build local action for biodiversity and gather ecological data that demonstrates project impact.

Additionally, you will:

- Support land managers to access agri-environmental support and bespoke grants
- Develop and deliver ecological monitoring approaches
- Co-ordinate action to control Invasive Non-Native Species
- Work with partners to improve verge and hedgerow management
- Manage allocated conservation budgets
- Support contractors delivering rare plant propagation in a bespoke nursery
- Promote wider biodiversity messaging to communities and stakeholders

About You

To be considered as a Conservation Officer, you will need:

- Experience working in rural areas with land managers, volunteers, partner organisations and communities to implement countryside conservation projects
- Experience working with volunteers, including the line management required to manage a range of individuals and groups completing various tasks
- Experience following finance and procurement protocols and managing contracts and consultants undertaking remote activities
- An ecological understanding of the range of priority and wildlife-rich habitats found in the NYMNP
- Working knowledge of GIS packages
- Excellent technical report writing skills and experience using a wide range of communication methods
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Please note, this role will involve working occasional weekends and evenings, as well as lone working in remote areas.

Applications must be completed by 23.59 on 20th September 2026.
Interviews are to be held on Monday 28th September 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Conservation Project Officer, Habitat Restoration Officer, Ecological Projects Officer, Wildlife Conservation Co-ordinator, Environmental Conservation Officer, or Biodiversity Projects Officer.

Webrecruit and the North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking for an impactful role as a Conservation Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Engagement Officer (Natural Health Service).

Located in Helmsley or Danby Lodge National Park Centre.

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to care for one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes. Spanning 554 square miles, the National Park is home to expansive heather moorland, woodland, remote dales, historic villages and dramatic coastline, and plays an important role in supporting nature, communities and sustainable access for visitors.

We are now looking for an Engagement Officer to join us on a part-time, fixed term contract to 31 January 2028, working 22.5 hours per week across three days.

The Benefits

- Salary of £17,120 - £18,860 per annum (22.5 hours per week).
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual with experience of developing and delivering nature-based activities that promote health and wellbeing to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll have the chance to bring together your passion for nature and supporting others, using the incredible surroundings of the North York Moors to help people build confidence, improve their wellbeing and discover everything that spending time outdoors can offer.

And, with just a commitment of three working days per week, you’ll have greater freedom to shape work around your life, leaving more time for the people, passions and priorities that matter to you.

So, if you want to turn your passion for the outdoors into positive change for people and communities, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Engagement Officer, you will support programmes through our Natural Health Service Project that help people build confidence, improve wellbeing and connect with nature through walking, cycling and green social prescribing.
You will work alongside colleagues to deliver 10 week green social prescribing interventions for adults experiencing poor mental and/or physical health, helping participants develop skills, confidence and greater independence in accessing green and blue spaces.

Working with participants, communities and colleagues, you will help ensure activities are inclusive, accessible and shaped around local needs.

Additionally, you will:

- Build trusted relationships with programme participants
- Support walking and cycling programmes for children and young people
- Contribute to the development and trialling of a children’s Nature Prescription
- Maintain accurate records and assist with progress reports
- Ensure activities comply with health and safety, equalities, safeguarding and GDPR requirements

About You

To be considered as an Engagement Officer, you will need:

- Experience developing and delivering outdoor activities which connect people with nature and promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes
- Knowledge of the benefits of nature-based interventions for mental and physical health
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- The willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
- At a minimum, five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at 9-4 (A* to C), including English and Maths
- A qualification in, or equivalent experience, of community work or leading health and wellbeing activities for adults and/or children
- A full, valid driving licence

Applications must be completed by 23.59 on Sunday 6 September 2026.

Interviews are to be held on Friday 18 September 2026 at Danby Lodge National Park Centre.

This post involves access to adults at risk and children, therefore it is National Park policy to carry out pre-employment DBS checks.

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Officer, Health and Wellbeing Officer, Community Wellbeing Officer, Green Social Prescribing Officer, Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Outdoor Engagement Officer, Community Outreach Officer, or Natural Health Officer.

Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.