Team Wilder Engagement Officer

Team Wilder Engagement Officer

c. £28,000 pa, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about nature, sharing knowledge and empowering others to take action?  We have an exciting opportunity to join our team working with schools and communities across Surrey.  Surrey Wildlife Trust’s vision is to create a county that is full of abundant and diverse wildlife; helping us adapt to a changing climate and supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live here.  

Our Team Wilder project aims to reach a wide and diverse audience, empowering people to create a natural environment that is more connected and more joined-up across Surrey.  Our roles are varied: we work with schools delivering engaging sessions outside for students both on our reserves and in their school grounds; with teachers to develop their confidence and skills in outdoor learning; and we motivate and assist the wider community to take action for nature in school grounds and community spaces. 

We need knowledgeable and enthusiastic individuals who can work both independently and as part of a team.  This post will be highly varied and will involve travel across the county.  The successful candidate must have a full, clean driving licence, as they will be expected to travel between our Community Nature Hub at Nower Wood in Leatherhead, our reserves, community sites and project schools across the county.  As we also engage with families you must also be prepared to work occasional weekends and evenings.

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. 

We are committed to offering an interview to all candidates that meet the criteria for the post.  Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

If you fulfil the role criteria, please send a completed application form, available on our website, www.surreywildlifetrust.org to Louise.Shorthose@surreywt.org.uk

The deadline for applications is midday Tuesday 14^th November 2023.

Interviews will be held in person at Nower Wood, Leatherhead  on 20^th & 23rd November