Senior Project Officer – Perry & Peatlands (Maternity Cover)

Salary £37,045 - £37,788 per annum, dependent on experience + 7% pension contribution

Location Shrewsbury, Shropshire with agile working

The Vacancy

Fixed Term Contract: 1 August 2026 – 31 March 2027
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Closing date: 1st May 2026
Interviews: 8th May 2026

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a confident and organised Senior Project Officer to lead the final year delivery of our Perry & Peatlands project, providing maternity cover for the existing postholder.

With a clear delivery plan and partnerships already in place, this role focuses on ensuring works are completed on schedule, budgets are managed effectively, and robust evidence is gathered for final reporting. You will coordinate contractors and consultants, manage procurement and financial reporting, and maintain momentum through the project’s close‑out phase.

What you will be doing:

You will work closely with an in‑house Farm Advisor, who will lead on farmer engagement and support practical delivery, allowing you to focus on project management, governance and delivery assurance.

We are looking for someone with:

Strong project management experience
Confidence managing budgets and externally funded projects
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A Full UK driving license

Knowledge of peatlands, hydrology or environmental land management is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful completion of a high‑profile Natural Flood Management and peatland restoration project.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
Salary sacrifice benefits
Life assurance
Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
Enhanced Sick Pay
Flexible working policy
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts
Employee away days
Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
Coaching
Support with training and development to assist career progression
Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.

Who we are

We value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

What we do