About

We’re on a mission to make Derbyshire wilder, and we need a Wilder Connections Officer to help achieve our vision.  

As a Wilder Connections Officer, you’ll lead the charge in developing and delivering an innovative engagement and consultation programme that supports species reintroduction. Your role will be crucial in fostering strong community connections and driving our Wilder2030 strategy forward. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Engage with communities, organising focus groups and large-scale events to assess support for species reintroduction. 

• Consult stakeholders, collaborating with funders, landowners, and partners to co-develop outreach and consultation processes. 

• Use data to provide meaningful insights and share them with diverse audiences. 

To be successful you’ll: 

• Inspire others, building strong relationships through excellent communication and inspiring community involvement. 

• Be agile and goal-driven, adapting pathways for long-term solutions and drive project success. 

• Have a passion for nature's recovery, demonstrating a deep commitment to rewilding and nature-based solutions. 

If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of an inclusive, thriving, and values-driven workplace culture, we want to hear from you! 

What we can offer you:  

• Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight  

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement  

• Climate Perks (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport)  

• 9.5% employer pension contribution  

• Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available  

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• Life Assurance Scheme  

• Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career  

• A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills  

• A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere  

About you 

This role might be right for you if: 

• You have a proven track record of working with communities and partners to foster positive, impactful relationships that drive meaningful change. 

• You have knowledge of nature-based solutions for climate, wildlife, and advocate for natural process-led approaches to land management. 

• You are a quick learner, able to confidently present and engage others in discussions about species and their interactions with our environment and landscapes. 

• You have exceptional listening and communication skills, with a history of developing strong, trust-based relationships with a diverse range of people and groups. 

We are happy to talk flexible working!     

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.    

Interviews are planned for 5th June 

For more information please refer to the job description and key terms attached. If you have any questions about the role which are not answered in the attached documents, or require adjustments to the application process, please either email recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188.   

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust  

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed.  As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this.    

Derbyshire 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.    

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the wider charity and conservation sector, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.   

We are proudly a Disability Confident Commitment employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme we interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. You can request this and adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing Recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk”