Wildlife Communities Officer: Inspire Action & Connect Nature

Sussex Wildlife Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible Working

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Days

Café Discount

Job summary

Sussex Wildlife Trust is seeking a Wilder Communities Officer to coordinate a programme of community engagement for wildlife. You will work with local groups, volunteers and individuals, connecting people with nature and encouraging ownership and care for local wildlife.

The role involves giving practical advice to create and maintain spaces for nature, building partnerships and funding, and supporting citizen science. Regular travel across Sussex, especially West Sussex, is required.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in community engagement, conservation, outreach or similar role.
• Experience working with community groups, stakeholders and volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of Sussex wildlife, habitats and conservation issues.
• Good safeguarding practice and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver an inclusive programme of community engagement for wildlife.
• Collaborate with community groups, volunteers and individuals to connect people with nature.
• Provide practical advice to create, enhance and maintain spaces for nature.
• Develop partnerships and funding opportunities for the programme.
• Support citizen science and biological recording initiatives.
• Represent SWT at events, talks, meetings and community activities.
• Regular travel across Sussex, particularly West Sussex, to project sites and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Driving license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sussex Wildlife Trust is seeking a Wilder Communities Officer to coordinate a programme of community engagement for wildlife. You will work with local groups, volunteers and individuals, connecting people with nature and encouraging ownership and care for local wildlife.

The role involves giving practical advice to create and maintain spaces for nature, building partnerships and funding, and supporting citizen science. Regular travel across Sussex, especially West Sussex, is required.