Project Officer – Neighbourhoods Nurturing Nature

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading local charity working towards a county
rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members, we manage over 3,000 acres of
land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We work with organisations and landowners
to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local
communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live. 

Our Neighbourhoods Nurturing Nature project centres on the River Salwarpe to River Severn
corridor, encompassing Droitwich Spa, Fernhill Heath, Worcester and Kempsey. This corridor
features a variety of natural landscapes, such as rivers, canals, parks, grasslands and
woodlands, all of which host crucial habitats and species. It is rich in opportunities to
support and encourage local communities to take action for nature in their own neighbourhoods.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small team delivering a range of community
engagement activities, events and workshops to help connect more people with their local open
spaces. The project aims to provide people with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to
take action for wildlife on their local patch. The post holder will be responsible for planning
the project delivery and identifying opportunities to engage and support local people.

Community engagement is an essential part of the Trust’s work. We believe that involving local
people is crucial for the restoration and recovery of nature in Worcestershire. Our approach is
simple, we listen to what communities want for their open spaces and work together to break
down barriers. By doing this, we create opportunities for people to engage with their local
wild places, learn more about the wildlife around them and take action to protect it.

We are looking for someone who is highly personable, passionate and organised. You are
committed to supporting community-driven action, at ease when it comes to building
relationships in communities and equally comfortable leading and planning habitat creation
activities and events. This role offers you the opportunity to make a real difference in the
restoration of nature and to contribute to our vision of protecting 30% of land and sea by
2030.

Some evening and regular weekend work will be required and a full driving licence is essential.
This is a part-time, 28 hours per week position on a three-year fixed-term contract. The role
will be largely based at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester
WR3 8SZ with regular travel throughout Worcester, Droitwich and the surrounding areas.

We’re Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and
engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities to change the natural
world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from
discrimination, where differences are valued and everyone can be themselves and flourish, just
like nature!

Deadline for applications: 18th April 2024

Interviews: w/c 22nd April 2024

CVs will not be considered.