Links with Nature will be working in the Coalfield area of Sunderland to restore nature across 13 greenspaces and empower local people to get involved and realise the benefits for wildlife and their own health and well being. This is a partnership project between Durham Wildlife Trust, Sunderland City Council and Wear Rivers Trust with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Purpose of Post

• To provide a regular presence in Hetton Park and Hetton Bogs to build links with the local community and monitor nature conservation interest.
• To support the delivery of practical conservation works for both sites as set out in each site’s Proposal Plan to be delivered by a combination of contractors and volunteers.
• To develop and support a group of motivated, enthused and skilled local volunteers on both sites.
• To provide local communities with greater appreciation and understanding of nature’s needs, so that they are better able to take action to address its decline.
• To ensure, in partnership with Sunderland City Council, that Hetton Bogs and Hetton Park greenspaces are presented in the best possible way to create safe, welcoming spaces that encourage residents to engage with nature.

More about the role

This is a part-time, fixed term role, working 21.5 hours per week and based at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve with the opportunity for hybrid working. For full details, click on the job pack below.

How to apply

Please complete the application form below and submit it to jobs@durhamwt.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 27th May.

Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 13th June at Durham Wildlife Trust’s Rainton Meadows HQ (DH4 6PU). Unfortunately, it will not be possible to respond to all applicants