Wilder Communities Officer - Urban

Overview

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Wilder Communities Officer - Urban on a fixed term contract for an initial 12 months.

Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 • Salary: £27,697 - £30,811 per annum • Contract type: Fixed term • Working hours: Full time • Location: Stirley Community Farm, Stirley Community Farm, Hall Bower Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6FA

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of community organising and engagement to connect with, listen to, and collaborate with a wide range of people.
• Build reciprocal, trusted relationships at a local level to support individuals, communities, and stakeholders to develop their collective power to act together.
• Co-create nature-rich places that reflect local priorities, needs, and vision for urban communities designed with wildlife in mind.
• Inspire more people to join nature's side by acting together to help deliver Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's ambition for a wilder Yorkshire.
• Be a collaborative team player and an exceptional listener with a passion for nature and a strong commitment to mobilising communities to bring about change.

Requirements

• Experience in community organising or movement building.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check, hold a driving licence and be willing to drive as required within Yorkshire.

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please note that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.

Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Interview date: Friday 27 February 2026

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.