Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Wilder Communities Officer - Urban on a fixed term contract for 12 months (maternity cover).
As the Trust seeks to inspire more people to act for nature in their neighbourhoods, this a rare opportunity for an experienced and motivated community organiser with a background in movement building to take on a role to ignite people’s passion for Yorkshire’s wildlife and facilitate community led nature restoration in the heart of Doncaster and Hull.
Using your knowledge and understanding of community organising and engagement, you will connect with, listen to, and collaborate with a wide range of people, to build reciprocal trusted relationships at a local level to support individuals, communities, and stakeholders to develop their collective power to act together.
By facilitating community led change, you will co-create nature-rich places that reflect local priorities, needs, and vision for urban communities that are designed with wildlife in mind, inspiring more people to join nature’s side by acting together to help deliver Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s ambition for a wilder Yorkshire.
If you are a collaborative team player and an exceptional listener with a passion for nature and a strong commitment to mobilising communities to bring about the change they want to see, hold a driving licence and are willing to drive as required within Yorkshire, then this is an incredibly rewarding place to bring your career.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd November, 11:59pm
Interview date: Monday 7th December 2026
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We want our people to flourish, just like nature, and so we are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. This means we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. Where a post is oversubscribed (i.e. there are more candidates meeting the minimum criteria than we can offer interviews to), we will carefully balance inviting a mix of the highest scoring disabled and non-disabled applicants.
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Wilder Communities Officer – Urban (Maternity Cover) employer: Kate on Conservation
Aspect Ecology is an exceptional employer for recent graduates passionate about wildlife and data analysis, offering a supportive and innovative work culture in Oxfordshire. With full training provided, including the opportunity to earn the BatAbility Certificate, employees can expect continuous professional development and the chance to engage in meaningful conservation projects. The company prioritises employee well-being with benefits such as private medical insurance and mental health support, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in a technical, specialist team.
