Project Co-ordinator (Humber Beaver Partnership)

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of the ambitious Species Recovery Programme-funded project, "Preparing for Beavers Across the Humber Catchment." This exciting role sits at the heart of one of the UK's most significant nature recovery initiatives. Working with a diverse partnership of Wildlife Trusts, environmental organisations, statutory agencies, landowners, water companies and local authorities, you will coordinate efforts to enable the successful reintroduction and long-term coexistence of wild beavers across the Humber River Basin., As the Humber Beaver Partnership (HBP) Co-ordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of this high-profile project, ensuring partners work effectively together to achieve shared goals for beaver reintroduction and coexistence. You will provide project leadership and coordination across a broad partnership, managing project delivery, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and the development of the necessary mechanisms and frameworks to support a long term successful wild beaver population across the Humber River Basin that will benefit both people and other wildlife. The role combines project management, partnership development, staff supervision, ecological understanding and stakeholder engagement, offering a unique opportunity to influence conservation outcomes at a landscape scale.

If you are an experienced conservation professional with excellent project management skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for species recovery, we'd love to hear from you., We're looking for a motivated conservation professional who can bring people together, manage complex projects, and inspire others to achieve shared outcomes.,

• A Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a highly effective team
• Experience in managing complex projects, partnerships and stakeholder relationships, including delivering habitat restoration, nature-based solutions and/or species recovery projects
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering practical conservation and countryside management activities, This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
You will be required to travel so a driving licence is essential., 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).

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.Why join us? This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in one of England's most exciting species recovery projects. By bringing together partners from across the Humber catchment, you will help create the foundations for the successful return of beavers and deliver long-term benefits for biodiversity, climate resilience and local communities. Join us and help shape the future of nature recovery across the Humber. Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 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+.