
South West Peatland Partnership Restoration Manager
South West Water
Role summary
Lead peatland restoration delivery across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, working with partnership organisations to improve habitats, water quality, carbon storage and climate resilience. You’ll manage the five-year restoration programme, support a multidisciplinary team, oversee contractors and procurement, and coordinate planning, budgets, health and safety, reporting and governance. The post also involves building relationships with landowners, tenants and partners and improving delivery methods. Candidates need strong leadership and project-management experience, a background in habitat or land management, and skills in contract and budget management and GIS.