Farm Conservation Officer.

Located at 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.

We are now looking for a Farm Conservation Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,672 - £36,580 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an environmental professional with experience of working with farmers and land managers to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes, helping make practical changes that support both viable farm businesses and a healthier natural environment.

What’s more, you’ll build valuable experience across farming, conservation and environmental policy, while deepening your knowledge of Defra schemes and sustainable land management.

So, if you’re ready to combine your farming knowledge with a passion for conservation and help shape a more sustainable future for this stunning landscape, read on and apply today.

The Role

As a Farm Conservation Officer, you will provide practical farming and environmental advice to help farmers and land managers protect and enhance the North York Moors National Park.

You will support farmers in understanding the environmental potential of their land, accessing Defra schemes and adopting sustainable farming practices.

Working with farm cluster groups, you will encourage farmer engagement, training and collaborative action to deliver wider conservation benefits.

Additionally, you will:

- Promote improvements to soil health and nutrient management
- Support reduced emissions, agroforestry and peatland restoration
- Encourage landscape-scale conservation activity
- Co-ordinate activities with other conservation schemes and initiatives
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and equality policies

About You

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

- Experience working with farmers and land managers to achieve environmental and farm sustainability objectives
- Practical experience of farmland habitats
- Working knowledge of Defra’s ELM schemes, including SFI, CS and Landscape Recovery
- Knowledge of High Nature Value Farming, its opportunities and challenges
- Knowledge of farming systems, particularly the LFA grazing livestock sector
- Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Knowledge of land-based businesses and their management
- Good ecological field skills
- Proficiency in IT software packages, such as Excel, Word and GIS
- A full, valid driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the willingness to work away from the office base for significant periods of time

Applications must be completed by 23.59 on Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Interviews are to be held on Thursday 26 November 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Agricultural Conservation Officer, Farming Conservation Officer, Conservation Officer, Environmental Advisor, Conservation Advisor, Agricultural Advisor, Farming Advisor, Countryside Officer, or Countryside Advisor.

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 looking for an impactful role as a Farm 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.

Future Generations Wellbeing Manager.

Located at 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 a Future Generations Wellbeing Manager to join us on a part-time basis, working 30 hours per week across four days, for a fixed-term contract until December 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,225 - £31,224. (30 hours per week)
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced youth engagement professional with strong project and people management skills to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll have the chance to help children, young people and families build a lasting connection with one of the UK’s most distinctive protected landscapes, supporting them to feel heard, strengthening their wellbeing and giving them a meaningful role in shaping the future of the North York Moors National Park.

What’s more, with 30 hours worked across just four days, you’ll have more space in your week to balance a meaningful management role with life outside work.

So, if you’re ready to give young people a stronger voice and inspire a lifelong connection with nature, read on and apply today.

The Role

As our Future Generations Wellbeing Manager, you will lead engagement with children, young people and families, helping them connect with, care for and have a voice in the future of the North York Moors National Park.

You will lead and co-ordinate Future Generations activity across the Authority, managing staff, and working with volunteers and partners to develop inclusive opportunities that support engagement, nature connection, health and wellbeing.

You will oversee youth volunteering programmes and champion Youth Voice, enabling young people to contribute to the work of the Authority.

Acting as the Deputy Safeguarding Lead, you will also help ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding, health and safety and equality requirements.

Additionally, you will:

- Monitor and evaluate the impact of Future Generations activity
- Plan and manage projects, budgets and resources
- Develop partnerships and seek funding opportunities
- Represent us at project meetings and share best practice
- Support young people participating in Authority forums
- Keep relevant website content up to date
- Oversee project officers working within Future Generations and Wellbeing

About You

To be considered as our Future Generations Wellbeing Manager, you will need:

- Experience of establishing, organising and delivering programmes of youth engagement
- Experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies and organisations in the field of children, families and youth engagement
- Experience of managing projects, budgets, staff and volunteers
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating the broad outcomes of children, families and youth engagement
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with a range of partners
- A full, valid driving licence with D1 entitlement or the willingness to undertake the training for D1 entitlement
This post involves substantial involvement with young people, therefore, it is National Park policy to carry out pre-employment DBS checks.

The closing date for this role is 22nd October 2026.

Interviews are to be held on 30th October 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Youth Engagement Manager, Youth Development Manager, Youth Participation Manager, Youth Programme Manager, Youth Services Manager, Community Engagement Manager, or Outreach Manager.

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 a fulfilling role as a Future Generations Wellbeing Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.