Farming and Wildlife Project Officer (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £16,063pa plus pension and other benefits (salary equates to a FTE of £26,772pa).
Closing date: Friday 12 September 2025. Contract type: Fixed term. Working hours: Part time. Location: Idle Valley, North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ.
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Overview
We are looking for a passionate and committed conservation professional to help us meet our wildlife conservation aspirations for farmland in Nottinghamshire. Funded by Severn Trent Water, this is a key role in delivering our Nature Recovery Networks in Farmed Landscapes Project.
Responsibilities
* Deliver wildlife conservation aspirations for farmland in Nottinghamshire.
* Practical habitat management and creation.
* Ecological assessment.
* Work with farmers to support project objectives.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience of practical habitat management and creation.
* Experience of ecological assessment.
* Experience of working with farmers.
Additional information
* Hybrid working is supported; travel across the county is required and a full driving licence is essential.
* This role is subject to a DBS (Basic) Check.
* The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 12 September 2025.
* Interviews are planned for Wednesday 17 September 2025.
* Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from eligible candidates are welcome regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
* We encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, including people from Black and Ethnic Minorities 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 HR@nottswt.co.uk 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 licence checks (where applicable).
* Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
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