River Conservation Officer
Belfast Hills Partnership
The River Conservation Officer will work closely with landowners and stakeholders to conduct environmental surveys, develop management plans, and oversee practical site improvement works and engage with local communities and develop a volunteer network. The role aims to enhance biodiversity, promote sustainable land management, and support water quality conservation initiatives.
NB. This is a re-advertisement of this post: previous candidates need not apply
The Belfast Hills Partnership (BHP) is an independent charity which seeks to improve how the hills are managed. It has an operational area which covers the uplands to the west and north of Belfast, running from Boomer’s Hill and Slievenacloy in the south to Cave Hill and Carnmoney Hill in the north.
Its programmes and projects cover a wide range of activities covering health, biodiversity, planning and development, access, heritage and landscape, with related work such as youth engagement, public engagement, field work and surveys, website development, events and managing volunteers.
A range of other general information on the work of the Belfast Hills Partnership is available from our website www.belfasthills.org.
The Belfast Hills Partnership reserves the right to hold a reserve list, for a period of approximately 12 months, from this recruitment to fill this role or similar roles which may arise.
Please note the deadline for applications is Mon 17th November 2025 at 9am.
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
About Belfast Hills Partnership
The Belfast Hills Partnership (BHP) is an independent charity which seeks to improve how the hills are managed. We will do this by working with our partners including local councils, government departments, community groups, nature conservation organisations and businesses committed to caring for the Belfast Hills and their people.
The Belfast Hills Partnership acts for all sides and interests in the hills.
The Belfast Hills Partnership (BHP) is an independent charity which seeks to improve how the hills are managed. We will do this by working with our partners including local councils, government departments, community groups, nature conservation organisations and businesses committed to caring for the Belfast Hills and their people. The Belfast Hills Partnership acts for all sides and interests in the hills.
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