The Yorkshire Arboretum wishes to appoint a consultant to support the delivery of the Heritage project’s development phase. The consultant will develop new interpretation, learning and participation proposals, and devise and test further plans and activities which will achieve the Heritage and project’s engagement, learning and participation outcomes.

The role of Project Officer has become available as a key member of the team which will develop and implement the elements of the project funded by HLF. The role is available in the first instance for a fixed period of one year during which development of the detailed planning and specifications for the project will be carried out. If successful at the second round it may then be extended for a further two years to cover the delivery phase of the project.

The Yorkshire Arboretum has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its project ‘If Trees Could Talk’ . The project aims to tell the story of the arboretum’s trees, its historic site and rich natural biodiversity to a wide audience. Thanks to National Lottery players, development funding of £44,400 has been awarded to help the Yorkshire Arboretum progress plans to apply for a full grant at a later date.