Water Vole Recovery Project Officer

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.

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.,

• 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, 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., 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.