Water Vole Recovery Project Officer

Idle Valley,

North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Water Vole Recovery Project Officer with experience of creating and enhancing wetland habitats and working with a wide range of landowners to play a key role in delivering our ambitious Water Vole Recovery Project. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to one of the UK's most iconic and threatened native mammals.

What you will be doing

Working closely with colleagues, landowners, farmers, volunteers and partner organisations, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of practical conservation activities that create, restore and enhance habitats for water voles across Nottinghamshire. You will also contribute to a coordinated mink control programme, helping to reduce one of the greatest threats to water vole populations.

This is a varied, hands-on role that combines habitat management, ecological conservation, contractor and volunteer coordination, stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

What are we looking for

We're seeking someone who has:

• Experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities
• Ecological survey and assessment experience
• Experience of working with and liaising with community groups and farmers
• Experience and willingness to undertake mink control

To apply for this role, please visit our Hireful page. For full details of the role, its responsibilities and key competencies required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

• NWT Recruitment Pack [PDF](2.4 MB)

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check. 

You will be expected to travel across the county, so a driving licence is essential. The closing date for applications is 19th July 2026. We are planning to hold interviews on 28th July 2026. 

Our Culture

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.    

Disability - If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process. 

We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position. 

Employment checks -

We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. 

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