Wild Peak Communities Officer

We’re looking for someone energetic and passionate to help deliver our Wild Peak programme — an inspiring initiative driving nature’s recovery across the Peak District.

In this role, you’ll grow and support the Wild Peak network of landowners, ignite community action that empowers people to lead on nature’s recovery, and contribute fresh ideas to shape new projects. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team working to restore iconic habitats and species through innovative, landscape-scale approaches.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be naturally engaging and confident in conversations, with the integrity to build trusted relationships and the flexibility to navigate diverse challenges. You’ll be a clear communicator who can bring ideas to life, and you’ll embrace learning new skills as part of the journey.

This role is about creativity, connection and making sure everyone has the chance to be part of nature’s recovery. If you enjoy working with people, believe in community-led change and want to play a part in a wilder future, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you: 

• Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight 
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement 
• Climate Perks (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport) 
• 9.5% employer pension contribution 
• Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life Assurance Scheme 
• Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career 
• A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills 
• A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere 

About you

This role might be right for you if:

• You care deeply about people, wildlife, and the powerful role communities play in nature’s recovery
• You’ve delivered impactful work alongside volunteers and communities, helping create lasting change on the ground
• You’re experienced in working with diverse groups, and you recognise that inclusion, accessibility and trust are the foundations of meaningful engagement
• You build strong relationships—with farmers, schools, organisations and community groups—turning shared values into collaborative action
• You’re an engaging communicator who thrives in people-centred spaces, whether outdoors, co-creating with communities, or presenting to local partners

We are happy to talk flexible working!

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.

Interviews are planned for Thursday 28th August. We want to meet you in person so online interviews will not be available.

For more information please refer to the job description and key terms on our website. If you have any questions about the role which are not answered in the documents, or require adjustments to the application process, please either email [email protected] or call 01773 881188. 

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed. As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this.

Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the wider charity and conservation sector, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

We are proudly a Disability Confident Commitment employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme we interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. You can request this and adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing [email protected]