Pine Marten Engagement Officer (Dartmoor)

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.

The Pine Martens Bounce Back: Two Moors Pine Marten project is a multi-partner project, led by Devon Wildlife Trust, which aims to bring Pine Martens back to our woodlands and to inspire and support diverse audiences to get involved. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised community engagement professional to join the project team and to coordinate and deliver a range of engagement activities in and around the communities of Ashburton/Buckfastleigh, Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey.

The project has been made possible to date with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and with thanks to the National Lottery players, with a decision on Delivery Phase funding expected by the end of March 2024.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and additional paid time during the Christmas shut down period
• Agile working arrangements including home working
• Flexitime system
• Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Death in Service cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

This is a part-time (22.5 hours p/w) fixed term appointment until 31 March 2027, contractually located at Cricklepit Mill.

Interviews are being held on Wednesday 1 May.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.

For further information and to apply for the post please download the Job Application Pack and Application Form below. If you have any further questions please email jobapps@devonwildlifetrust.org or telephone 01392 279244.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.