Red Squirrel Recovery Network Community Officer
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Officer to join our Wild City Team to support the exciting five year National Lottery Heritage Funded Red Squirrel Recovery Network Programme.
The job role is working with people living in southeast Northumberland, with a focus on Cramlington, Bedlington and Blyth, to increase connection to nature and awareness of red squirrels. They are areas where red squirrels are still present and where there are active volunteer groups working to protect the species.
The Community Officer’s role is to reach and engage a wider range of people from these communities in conserving, monitoring and building awareness for red squirrels.
They will also reach out to new audiences. They will plan and lead activities, using the red squirrel as a focus or 'hook', to increase connection to nature and motivation to take positive action.
The role is for 35 hours per week and the contract ends 30 September 2029. NWT operates a flexitime system.
This salary starts at C1: £26,195 per annum.
The deadline for this application is 9.00 on 6 August 2025. An application form and full job pack can be found on our website. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
About Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature.
We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
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