Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Nature Economy Officer to spearhead innovative, nature-positive economic projects that will transform Derbyshire.

In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing ecosystem service markets, unlocking funding opportunities for nature’s recovery, and forging partnerships that place nature at the core of a fair, low-carbon economy. Your efforts will directly support the Nature Economy Manager and the Wild Solutions team in scaling financial solutions that deliver clear environmental, social, and economic benefits.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about sustainability, with a desire to make a tangible difference. You will enjoy working with both data and people to drive meaningful change.

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

Are you passionate about building a greener economy and eager to be part of a team driving real-world change? We’re looking for someone who embodies enthusiasm, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. You’ll bring a balance of strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

This role might be right for you if:

• You’re a natural communicator, comfortable working with partners, clients, and colleagues.
• You have experience coordinating projects or supporting the delivery of complex tasks.
• You’ve contributed to funding applications or research and enjoy working with data and evidence.
• You have a good understanding of nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, and environmental policy.
• You’re a creative problem-solver, always looking for practical ways to enhance processes.
• You’re confident using standard office software and collaborative digital tools and have experience using spatial mapping software.
• You have an interest in the policy and market mechanisms driving the growth of nature-based solutions, such as biodiversity net gain or carbon credits.
• You’re a team player who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

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 18th 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”