Volunteering Support Officer
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
We are looking to appoint an organised, flexible and motivated person to support our Volunteering Program. The Volunteering Support Officer plays a key role in supporting Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Central Team to deliver high-quality volunteer experiences across the organisation. The post focuses on supporting volunteer-led projects, most notably the seasonal Osprey Watch and delivery of Wildlife Workdays. With over 500 volunteers, the role provides essential administrative support, effective communication, and helps to maintain an excellent volunteer journey.
Based in Gosforth, with regular travel to Kielder and NWT reserves, the post combines office-based administration with support in the field. The role also involves liaising with partner organisations, engaging the public and organising events.
Key areas of responsibility include supporting Osprey Watch volunteers, developing and delivering Wildlife Workdays for corporate organisations and maintaining volunteer records, supporting recruitment and onboarding and volunteer celebration events.
The role is 21 hours per week on a fixed term contract ending 1 September 2027. NWT operates a flexitime system.
This salary is £26,195 per annum (pro rata).
The deadline for applications is 12pm on 8 April 2026. An application form and job pack can be found on our website. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
About Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature.
We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, a grassroots movement working across the UK to make life better – for wildlife, for people and for future generations. We aim to inspire people to value nature through our visitor centres, events, education programmes, volunteering and campaigns.
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