Ulster Wildlife is working in partnership with NI Water and key stakeholders to use nature based solutions (NBS) to improve water quality and storage in the Strule catchment in Co Tyrone through the Protecting Shared Waters (PSW) project. Significant parts of the Strule catchment are peatland landscapes and habitats including designated sites like Mullaghcarn ASSI, Murrins ASSI, Annaghagh ASSI and Deroran Bog ASSI. A key responsibility of this role will be scoping and surveying sites in order to develop peatland restoration plans for the future. The role will also be responsible for procuring and managing contract works to restore these peatland habitats and enhance and improve their ecosystem services. 

The Senior Peatlands Officer (PSW) will work with landowners, partners and contractors to survey, plan and develop peatland restoration plans and deliver a pipeline of peatland restoration projects within the overall PSW Programme. 

The postholder will also provide technical knowledge and expertise to lead the development of peatland restoration plans, engage with landowners, coordinate and manage restoration work on the ground.

This post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and fixed term to 30 June 2028.

Please note that because of the nature of the role needing frequent travel to rural peatland sites that candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Candidates who score above the minimum threshold during a recruitment selection process, but whose scores mean they are ranked lower than other successful candidates, may be kept on a reserve list for similar roles for a period of up to 12 months.