Posted: 17 June
The role
The Conservation Volunteers connects people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both. About the role: The Team Leader of TCV’s Northeast England operations team is an exciting role, based at TCV’s Durham city centre office, and leading our ambitious operational plans across the incredible urban and rural landscapes of the Durham, Newcastle and Teesside area. We are seeking an individual with outstanding people leadership, co-ordination and communication skills with the ability to build strategic partnerships to expand our establishing operations. Confidence leading a complex portfolio of projects including land management and conservation work is essential, as is experience and understanding of working with volunteers and corporate partners. The role will include managing a small team of project officers, seasonal staff and occasional interns from the local universities. The Northeast England Team develop and deliver a wide range of biodiversity, landscaping and conservation projects across the area. Current and developing partners include the Tees and Northeast Community Forests for whom TCV is a major tree establishment and community engagement delivery partner, the Wildlife Trusts, the Land Trust and a range of landowners and other partners. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. A full driving licence is required This post is subject to DBS Check We are The Conservation Volunteers. Our vision is Better Nature For All. Our mission is to connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both Since 1959, The Conservation Volunteers has been a charity creating opportunities for people to create, improve and care for nature in the green spaces around them across the UK. Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a glorious network of protected green space across the UK. This work connects people with nature, and that connection delivers powerful results. Join in, feel good. For further information and to apply, please visit www.tcv.org.uk . Alternatively, email i.jakulis@tcv.org.uk or call 07843 069568 Closing date for completed applications: Monday 22 June 2026 Interview date: Week of 29 June 2026 in Durham
