Engagement Officer (Wellbeing)

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU

Contact details

Emily Routledge, Head of Development & Communications: eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk

For more than 50 years, Durham Wildlife Trust has been working for and with local communities, inspiring grassroots action for nature where people live and work. Enabling people to connect with nature and realise the health and wellbeing benefits of time spent in their local greenspace is a key part of Durham Wildlife Trust Strategy 2030.

The Engagement Officer plays a key role in connecting people with nature by delivering inclusive, engaging activities that benefit both wildlife and people. The role has a strong focus on nature-based wellbeing, supporting individuals and communities to improve their physical and mental health through meaningful interaction with the natural environment.

The key purpose of this role:

• Design and facilitate activities such as nature walks, mindfulness sessions and community conservation events that support mental and physical wellbeing.
• Build relationships with community organisations, including health providers, social prescribers and wellbeing groups.
• Engage underrepresented and vulnerable groups, helping to remove barriers to accessing nature.

About the role:

• Part-time: 25 hours per week over 4 days to be agreed, with one day being a Saturday,
• Fixed term 15 months from appointment
• Based from Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form below and provide a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role.

Submit the form and statement as two documents by email to – eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk - please put 'Engagement Officer' in the subject line.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 24th June 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU on Friday 3rd July 2026. Should you have any concerns regarding availability for interview, please contact Emily Routledge.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Pack below.

• Engagement Officer Job Pack June26.pdf(702.76 KB)
• Engagement Officer Application Form .docx(94.78 KB)