Senior Natural Resources Officer

Dulverton, Somerset (with travel for site visits and working from other National Park premises)

Exmoor National Park is a unique and beautiful part of the country. Our vision is that Exmoor remains a beautiful landscape, leading the response to climate change and nature recovery, a welcoming place for all, as well as a great place to live, work and do business.

We are now looking for a Senior Natural Resources Officer to join us on a fixed-term contract for two years. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, although part-time working will also be considered.

• Salary of £38,510 - £43,149 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sickness, parental and compassionate leave, plus time off for dependants
• Time off to attend medical appointments
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced environmental professional with strong project management skills and expertise in natural resource management to join our dedicated National Park Authority.

You’ll have the chance to build on your existing expertise, forge meaningful connections and contribute to high-impact environmental projects, gaining invaluable experience that will serve you well throughout your career.

What’s more, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and restoring one of the country’s most treasured landscapes, helping to create healthier rivers, more resilient ecosystems and a sustainable future for Exmoor’s wildlife and communities.

So, if you’re ready to take your environmental career further while making a lasting difference to Exmoor’s natural landscape, read on and apply today!

As a Senior Natural Resources Officer, you will oversee projects and partnerships to improve the health of Exmoor’s rivers, streams, soils, air and water resources.

Specifically, you will co-ordinate the Healthy Natural Resources programme within the National Park Management Plan, identifying priorities and delivering practical projects to restore river habitats, improve water quality, reduce pollution and strengthen resilience to flooding and climate change.

Working with farmers, land managers and partner organisations, you will provide specialist advice and practical support to help them adopt sustainable land management practices and make the most of agri-environment schemes and funding opportunities.

Additionally, you will:

• Oversee project planning, procurement and contractor management
• Contribute to bids and grant reports
• Provide technical advice on environmental funding applications
• Co-ordinate natural resources partnership meetings
• Monitor project progress, budgets and environmental outcomes

To be considered as a Senior Natural Resources Officer, you will need:

• Experience delivering practical natural resource projects, including natural flood management, surveys and environmental monitoring
• Experience of partnership working, project development, monitoring and reporting
• Experience appointing, evaluating and managing contractors, including challenging work that falls below required standards
• Good working knowledge of sustainable approaches to improving rivers, streams, soils, air quality and other natural resources
• An understanding of upland farming, land management, agri-environment schemes, pollution reduction, natural flood management and climate resilience in protected landscapes
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in environmental science, ecology, geography, land management, agriculture, hydrology, catchment management or a related field
• A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 24th November 2026.

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