Farming & Wildlife Project Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a passionate and committed conservation professional to help us to meet our wildlife conservation aspirations for farmland in Nottinghamshire. Funded by Severn Trent Water, this is a key role in delivering our Nature Recovery Networks in Farmed Landscapes Project.

Do you have experience of practical habitat management and creation, ecological assessment and experience of working with farmers? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Our culture

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be.

We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

We are supportive of hybrid working with a flexible and friendly team. There will be travel required across the county, so a full driving licence is essential.

This role is subject to a DBS (Basic) Check.

Benefits

NWT offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash reimbursement scheme
• Cycle scheme
• Generous annual leave

We are planning to hold interviews on 17th September 2025.

Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd 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 [email protected] 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.