Wilder Hadrian's Wall - Development Officer
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Location: Cumbria/Northumberland/Scotland border, with an office base at
Carlisle or Gosforth in Newcastle
Salary: £14,723.50 per annum (£29,447 FTE) based on a 17.5-hour week, plus 9%
employers pension contribution.
Contract length: Fixed term until 31 March 2027.
The Wilder Hadrian’s Wall is a joint initiative between Northumberland and Cumbria Wildlife Trusts.
This exciting new role will support the Wider Hadrian's Wall Development Manager to drive nature's recovery at a landscape scale along the Hadrian's Wall corridor.
The role will involve working with a small team to identify and carry out initial planning and the development of projects that will form part of the future delivery of the programme.
About the Project
The role of the development officer will be to support the development manager and help deliver this exciting project in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. The Wilder Hadrian’s Wall initiative will be supported by a management group that will include senior representatives from both Trusts and project staff.
Purpose of the Role
Working as part of a small team, the purpose of the role is to identify and carry out initial scoping, planning and development of projects that will drive the creation of a nature recovery network along the Hadrian’s Wall corridor. These projects will form part of a future delivery programme for the Wilder Hadrian’s Wall initiative. The role will involve supporting the Development Manager to identify and engage stakeholders and influencers in the corridor.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about nature recovery, well organised, and an influential communicator. Previous experience working collaboratively as part of a wider team, and a good understanding of nature conservation and land management will also be essential to this role. An understanding of local nature recovery strategies and emerging green finance mechanisms would also be desirable.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities will include:-
- Engage with stakeholders and influencers about the project.
- Develop a shared vision for a Wilder Hadrian’s Wall with a pipeline of projects.
- Work collaboratively with the development manager, the project team and supervise placements and volunteers.
- Contribute to a wide range of external communications and events to promote the initiative.
- Support the development manager in developing a shared strategy that will drive the creation of a nature recovery network.
The closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Monday 1 September 2025.
Interviews are likely to be held at our offices in Carlisle at Gosling Sike, the week commencing 8 September 2025.
Please click on the link below to apply.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
About Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
Formed in 1962 and supported by thousands of members and supporters, the Trust cares for 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness. Formed in 1962 and supported by thousands of members and supporters, the Trust cares for 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.
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