Beaver Project Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,983 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO24 1GN |
| Company: | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 135 |
Summary
Job Advert
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Beaver
Project Manager.
The Beaver Project Manager will support the establishment of a flourishing and sustainable population of wild Beavers in
Yorkshire, enabling their coexistence with people while delivering wider benefits for biodiversity. This will involve close
working with a range of partners and stakeholders, and the postholder will help to develop and deliver programmes for Beaver
reintroductions across rivers in Yorkshire, including securing the necessary licences and implementing wild releases.
You will work closely with internal and external partners to research, analyse and identify the best candidate Yorkshire rivers
for wild releases, develop project plans, engage with stakeholders and the community and develop license applications. You will
then implement the project plans, source and release beavers into the wild and then undertake monitoring and management.
We’d love to hear from you if you have strong experience delivering large‑scale conservation or species projects, can manage
complex and sometimes contentious stakeholder work, and consistently meet multiple objectives on time and within budget. You’ll
have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a full UK driving license. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute directly to nature recovery in Yorkshire and join a committed, supportive team making a real difference for wildlife
and people.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your
relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if
you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 8th March at midnight.
Interview date: 27th March
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We
want our people to flourish, just like nature.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Beaver
Project Manager.
The Beaver Project Manager will support the establishment of a flourishing and sustainable population of wild Beavers in
Yorkshire, enabling their coexistence with people while delivering wider benefits for biodiversity. This will involve close
working with a range of partners and stakeholders, and the postholder will help to develop and deliver programmes for Beaver
reintroductions across rivers in Yorkshire, including securing the necessary licences and implementing wild releases.
You will work closely with internal and external partners to research, analyse and identify the best candidate Yorkshire rivers
for wild releases, develop project plans, engage with stakeholders and the community and develop license applications. You will
then implement the project plans, source and release beavers into the wild and then undertake monitoring and management.
We’d love to hear from you if you have strong experience delivering large‑scale conservation or species projects, can manage
complex and sometimes contentious stakeholder work, and consistently meet multiple objectives on time and within budget. You’ll
have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a full UK driving license. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute directly to nature recovery in Yorkshire and join a committed, supportive team making a real difference for wildlife
and people.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your
relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if
you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 8th March at midnight.
Interview date: 27th March
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We
want our people to flourish, just like nature.