Project Co-ordinator (Humber Beaver Partnership)

EMEC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Home-working possibilities

36 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to lead the Humber Beaver Partnership within the Humber Catchment. The role focuses on beaver reintroduction, habitat restoration and cross‑sector collaboration across a landscape-scale conservation programme.

Based at Idle Valley Nature Reserve with travel across the Humber Catchment, the post requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement and ecological understanding to deliver long-term coexistence of wild beavers

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a highly effective team.
• Experience in managing complex projects, partnerships and stakeholder relationships, including delivering habitat restoration, nature-based solutions and/or species recovery projects.
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of the Humber Beaver Partnership project, ensuring partners work effectively to achieve shared goals.
• Provide project leadership and coordination across a broad partnership, managing delivery, reporting, stakeholder engagement and frameworks for long-term beaver coexistence.
• Collaborate with Wildlife Trusts, environmental organisations, statutory agencies, landowners and local authorities to deliver conservation outcomes at landscape scale.

Skills

Project management

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Ecology knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science

Job description

Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Nature Recovery Team

Full time

Fixed Term

(Full Time, Fixed term to March 2029)

Location: Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Retford

(with travel across the Humber Catchment Region required)

Help Shape the Future of Beaver Recovery Across the Humber Catchment

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of the ambitious Species Recovery Programme-funded project, "Preparing for Beavers Across the Humber Catchment."

This exciting role sits at the heart of one of the UK's most significant nature recovery initiatives. Working with a diverse partnership of Wildlife Trusts, environmental organisations, statutory agencies, landowners, water companies and local authorities, you will coordinate efforts to enable the successful reintroduction and long-term coexistence of wild beavers across the Humber River Basin.

If you are an experienced conservation professional with excellent project management skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for species recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Humber Beaver Partnership (HBP) Co-ordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of this high-profile project, ensuring partners work effectively together to achieve shared goals for beaver reintroduction and coexistence.

You will provide project leadership and coordination across a broad partnership, managing project delivery, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and the development of the necessary mechanisms and frameworks to support a long term successful wild beaver population across the Humber River Basin that will benefit both people and other wildlife.

The role combines project management, partnership development, staff supervision, ecological understanding and stakeholder engagement, offering a unique opportunity to influence conservation outcomes at a landscape scale.

About You

We're looking for a motivated conservation professional who can bring people together, manage complex projects, and inspire others to achieve shared outcomes.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a highly effective team
• Experience in managing complex projects, partnerships and stakeholder relationships, including delivering habitat restoration, nature-based solutions and/or species recovery projects
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities

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. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in one of England's most exciting species recovery projects. By bringing together partners from across the Humber catchment, you will help create the foundations for the successful return of beavers and deliver long-term benefits for biodiversity, climate resilience and local communities.

Join us and help shape the future of nature recovery across the Humber.

For more details of the role, responsibilities and key competencies required, please refer to the Job Description.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check. You will be required to travel so a driving licence is essential. We are planning to hold interviews on the 5 th October 2026.

Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire 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.

Werecognisethat 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 EthnicMinority 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 [e-mail] 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 licencechecks (where applicable).

Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successfulapplicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

• Flexible working options
• including home-working
• and a healthy work-life balance encouraged36 days annual leave
• pro rata8% employer pension contributionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHealthcare cash reimbursement schemeLife Assurance SchemeA close-knit
• friendly and supportive team
• with a relaxed office atmosphereFamily friendly organisationCycle schemeStaff discount in NWT Cafes and Shops