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State of Nature Officer

NORTHUMBERLAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
26,981 per year
Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Green House, St Nicholas Park, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT
Full-time
16th June 2026
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State of Nature 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

The UK State of Nature Report is now in its fourth iteration. The report provides a comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of nature conservation across the UK and its territories. It serves to understand how nature is faring, pinpoint the causes of decline, and assess the effectiveness of conservation effort. The findings of the report have helped to inform the public, policymakers and stakeholders. 

Developing a Northumberland State of Nature report will allow us to identify what is happening to wildlife in our region (Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland). It will quantify what we have lost in recent history (c. last 50 years) and what remains most threatened. It should also recognise the positive trends where they exist, and how these might tie into range expansion in the face of climate change.

We, and others, will then be able to use the information from this report to:

  • Prioritise our conservation efforts based on evidence.
  • Identify opportunities to support climate resilience of habitats and species.
  • Inform local and regional policies, including the North of Tyne Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
  • Identify knowledge gaps, where we can focus future monitoring and research.
  • Use the report to inform conversations with other stakeholders

The report should also serve as a baseline from which to measure future biodiversity trends and changes, and it is our intention to release repeat reports at regular intervals to continue to assess trends and impacts.


Job role

Work with relevant colleagues from across the organisation to produce a State of Nature Report for Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Work with the communications team to disseminate the report to stakeholders and the public. Assess the available data to identify gaps in recording that could be improved before the next iteration.

How to apply

To apply for the position of State of Nature Officer, please complete the corresponding application form in full, and return it to the address above 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.