Wilder Communities Officer

About the role

The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife and
empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep. Working with
colleagues across the Trust, the officer will help to build a wilder future through local
community action for nature, with a particular focus on rivers and wetland habitats, and
linking in with our Species Survival in Hertfordshire’s Chalk Rivers project.

Project summary – Species Recovery for Chalk Steams – Wilder
Communities

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured a grant from the Species Survival Fund, a
partnership between Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Species Survival Fund is enabling the Trust to deliver an ambitious restoration programme
for our chalk river and wetland habitats across 11.15km of the River Lea Catchment in
Hertfordshire. As part of the project, with additional funding, the Trust will be working in local communities to
highlight the importance of our chalk streams and wetland habitats and enabling groups and
individuals to take their own local action for wildlife.

This community organising work will initially focus on communities in and around Welwyn Garden
City and Hertford.

For a full copy of our recruitment pack please visit our website www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply.

Once you had read our recruitment pack just email [email protected] with your up-to-date CV and a supporting
statement (max 2 sides of A4), outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s
criteria. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview,
please contact us.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the
advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

How do we support you?

We offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements
and financial benefits. You can find out more here – www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that
everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.