Wilder Communities Officers x 2 in Nottingham

We are looking for 2 Wilder Communities Officers to inspire and enable more people than ever to take action for nature across Nottinghamshire. These are exciting times for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Last year, we undertook a review of our ambitious Wilder Nottinghamshire 2030 strategy to give even greater focus to our work on our land, with communities and partners, and through influencing others.

Following this strategy review, the Trust has aligned structures and roles to ensure that we are equipped to maximise our impact for nature, attract increased support and remain resilient and sustainable over the long term in a rapidly changing external environment. The new structure has created a number of opportunities to bring in new talent, ideas and energy to the organisation, to make a strategic investment in our future capability.

Time is running out to address the joint nature and climate crises and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has a hugely important role to play in our county, and as part of the wider Wildlife Trust movement, to help reverse local nature loss and mobilise action for nature recovery.

One role will lead our established youth activism programme comprising volunteering, campaigning and advocacy, and will work with others across the county to create more opportunities for young people to play a part in nature’s recovery. You’ll have experience of working with young people within community settings, a strong commitment to youth work principles and a keen interest in supporting grassroots action for nature (ref: WCO Youth).

The other role will work with communities across the south of the county, including at our flagship Attenborough Nature Reserve and with a particular focus on Nottingham city, to inspire and support community‑led action for nature. You’ll be committed to working with others to influence positive change through community organising principles, with experience of developing activities and programmes responding to community need (ref: WCO).

For both roles, you’ll have experience of developing trusted reciprocal partnerships, working with volunteers and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, prioritising opportunities for those with the least access to nature. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to support growth of the Wilder Nottinghamshire Network.

For full details of the role and its responsibilities, as well as details of the key experiences, skills and qualifications required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website. When applying, please reference which role you are most interested in (WCO Youth / WCO / Both).

Both posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Travel will be required, so a driving licence is essential. We are planning on holding interviews on 10th – 11th June 2026.

Equal Opportunity – Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Disability – If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position.

Employment checks – We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Employment of ex‑offenders – This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.