This part-time role will manage and coordinate the Peatlands Restoration Traineeship Programme. This programme will involve Ulster Wildlife offering twelve, 12-month training placements over two years (six per annum) to provide theoretical knowledge and practical and technical skills that will support peatland restoration in Northern Ireland. Trainees recruited to the programme will develop a wide range of relevant skills ranging from planning for peatland restoration through to delivery and ongoing monitoring.  It will also cover habitat and species ID, health & safety considerations and community and volunteer engagement. The training will be delivered by Ulster Wildlife’s peatland staff alongside external expertise.

The Traineeship Programme Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of the day-to-day activities of the project including recruitment, support, and mentoring of trainees; overseeing the development, delivery and review of training plans for each trainee; sourcing and organising training workshops and short-term placements with other peatland delivery organisations and carrying out project evaluations and reporting on an ongoing basis. They will also be responsible for ensuring the project meets its targets, outcomes and budget requirements.