Wellbeing Project Officer
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Job reference: WWT-WLLOFF
Reports to: Adult Wellbeing Manager
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (with occasional weekend or evening work)
Based at: Elm Tree Court, Devizes, with extensive work in Swindon
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is a leading conservation charity in the UK and has an excellent reputation for delivering nature-based wellbeing programmes, supporting people to improve their mental health through meaningful engagement with the natural environment. This work is central to our community engagement and wellbeing offer and continues to grow across the county.
Accordingly, we are looking for an inspiring, committed and experienced Wellbeing Project Officer to support the delivery of our Swindon Community Wellbeing Programme.
Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, the post holder will play a key role in delivering group-based nature-based wellbeing activities for adults experiencing mental health challenges and social isolation. Activities take place across a range of settings including local parks, green spaces, community locations and nature reserves.
You will support participants to build confidence, develop a connection with nature and take steps towards longer-term engagement in community activities, volunteering and local green spaces.
Experience of working with adults with mental health challenges or similar support needs is essential, as is the ability to facilitate inclusive group activities and build positive, supportive relationships. An understanding of person-centred approaches and the role of nature in supporting wellbeing will be important.
This post is funded through The National Lottery Community Fund.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an exemplary employer with high staff satisfaction and multiple benefits for employees. These benefits include:
- Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
- Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
- Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
- Free tea and coffee
- Head office in town centre with parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Two staff wellbeing days per annum
Closing Date: 9am on 26th May 2026
PLEASE NOTE: if interest is significant we reserve the option to close the vacancy early and conduct interviews on an as required basis. Should the vacancy remain open until the stated deadline then interviews will be held on 4th June 2026.
About Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1962, driven by a concern to protect local wildlife and natural habitats.
Today, we manage over 40 nature reserves across the county, including wetland, woodland, meadow and chalk downland habitats.
Our mission: to support the recovery of nature, help people connect with nature and live more healthy, happy and sustainable lives.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1962, driven by a concern to protect local wildlife and natural habitats. Today, we manage over 40 nature reserves across the county, including wetland, woodland, meadow and chalk downland habitats. Our mission: to support the recovery of nature, help people connect with nature and live more healthy, happy and sustainable lives.
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