Community Engagement Officer

St Nicholas Park,

Jubilee Road,

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT

Contact details

Paula Turner (HR and Payroll Officer)
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
St Nicholas Park
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT

0191 284 6884paula.turner@northwt.org.uk

We are looking to appoint an organised, flexible and enthusiastic person to join our Communities and Nature team, based at our Gosforth HQ. The heart of this role is to co-ordinate and deliver events as part of our work with the North East Community Forest (NECF) and as part of Championing Nature.

The North East Community Forest is a 30 year, multi-million-pound tree planting partnership project across the urban northeast. By planting trees and bringing woodlands back into use for both people and wildlife it provides new opportunities for leisure, recreation and cultural activities, enhancing biodiversity, helping us become more resilient to climate change and improving education and healthy lives.

The Community Engagement Officer will organise and deliver tree planting and maintenance. This will combine events for the public, youth and community groups, and local organisations, with practical tasks for Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteers.

Championing Nature is a six-year programme designed to create lasting connections between people and nature in urban communities. Funded by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and Emirates, it is being delivered by four local Wildlife Trusts across the UK, including Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

At Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Championing Nature launched in June 2025 and focuses on Newcastle and the urban fringe in North Tyneside and Northumberland. It brings together education, family holiday activity and targeted youth engagement.

The Community Engagement Officer will lead on co-ordinating and delivering a programme of inclusive and accessible family holiday activities alongside four larger nature celebration events. The aim of these events is to connect families with nature, leading to longer term pro-nature behaviours, particularly those who may not have experienced it before.

This role will include community engagement with multiple stakeholders such as councillors, community groups, members of the public and volunteers, and requires a person dedicated to helping others to connect with nature on their doorstep.

This role is offered at 28 hours or 35 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31st January 2027.

How to apply

To apply for the position of Community Engagement Officer, please complete the corresponding application form in full, and return it to paula.turner@northwt.org.uk by the specified deadline.

Please note, CVs and/or covering letters will not be accepted.

If you require further information regarding any aspect of the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland Wildlife Trust.