Natural Solutions Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £17,172pa (£28,620 FTE) plus 7% pension

Closing date: Wednesday 29 July

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Natural Solutions Officer to join our Northern Devon Natural Solutions team on a temporary maternity cover contract. Working across the North Devon Biosphere Reserve, you will play a key role in delivering nature-based solutions that improve water quality, increase biodiversity, reduce flood risk and support climate resilience. The role will involve building strong relationships with volunteers, community groups, farmers, landowners and partner organisations. This will help deliver practical volunteer events, habitat restoration projects and encourage land management practices to the benefit of both people and wildlife.

A significant part of the role will focus on coordinating and delivering landowner engagement activities, including Facilitation Fund groups, workshops and networking events. You will also support the running of the Meeth Community Tree Nursery, working alongside volunteers on seed collection, processing and nursery activities. As the project approaches its conclusion in 2027, you will help capture and communicate its achievements through case studies, newsletters, mapping and other communications materials that showcase the project's impact and legacy.

We are seeking someone with experience in conservation, community engagement, volunteer management, agriculture, land management or environmental projects, together with excellent communication and relationship building skills. The successful candidate will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, volunteers, community groups, contractors and partner organisations. A good understanding of farming systems and rural communities, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently as part of a collaborative team are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Northern Devon's flagship nature recovery projects and help create lasting environmental benefits across the landscape

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week) temporary post based at Cookworthy, near Halwill Junction.

Interviews are being held on Monday 10 August at Cookworthy.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

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