Nature Recovery Partnership Lead – Delivery & Impact

Durham Wildlife Trust; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Employee support package

Job summary

Durham Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced LNRS Delivery Lead to convene the South of Tyne & Wake partnership, championing nature recovery across Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.

You will design plans and processes, line manage the LNRS Delivery Manager, and work with Wildlife Trust colleagues. A full driving licence and own vehicle are essential; hybrid working from Houghton le Spring HQ applies. Closing date 23 October 2026; DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Significant partnership and project management experience.
• Background in natural environment or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Convene the LNRS delivery partnership across Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.
• Design plans and processes to deliver nature recovery.
• Line-manage the LNRS Delivery Manager and coordinate with Wildlife Trust colleagues.
• Travel across the LNRS area; a valid driving licence is essential.
• Work in a hybrid setting, based from HQ in Houghton le Spring.

Skills

Partnership management

Project management

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Durham Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced LNRS Delivery Lead to convene the South of Tyne & Wake partnership, championing nature recovery across Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.

You will design plans and processes, line manage the LNRS Delivery Manager, and work with Wildlife Trust colleagues. A full driving licence and own vehicle are essential; hybrid working from Houghton le Spring HQ applies. Closing date 23 October 2026; DBS check required.