Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Community Officer
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Community Officer
Community Officer
Location Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary and Holiday Package £9,329 per annum (FTE £31,098 per annum) + 7% pension contribution 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and service-related holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Term and Working Hours 6-month fixed-term contract from September 2026 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE), worked flexibly with Mondays based in our Shrewsbury office.
Note: Some evening and weekend tasks may be required. Time off in lieu will be provided for extra hours, though paid overtime is not available.
Closing Date 29th June 2026
Interviews 9th, 14th & 16th July 2026
About the Organisation
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) is committed to empowering more people to take action for nature across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. By encouraging small-scale behavioural changes in communities, we aim to drive meaningful shifts in society—ultimately fostering wildlife conservation, environmental sustainability, and improved public connection to nature.
With a vision of a thriving natural world, SWT manages:
- Over 40 nature reserves
- Almost 50 staff members
- 300 volunteers
- Over 9,000 members
Our work spans advocacy, projects, and partnerships to address the climate and ecological crises, while collaborating through The Wildlife Trusts (TWT) to extend our impact nationally and globally.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Community Officer who will:
- Foster community engagement in Telford & Wrekin, particularly with under-represented groups
- Build relationships with community groups, leaders, and champions
- Support and deliver projects and events promoting access to natural spaces
- Listen to voices in diverse communities to understand their experiences of nature, wildlife, and green spaces, identifying barriers and potential solutions
- Gather and share insights, observations, and lived experiences to guide SWT’s strategic priorities
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Core Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an outreach and engagement plan targeted at under-represented communities.
- Conduct listening exercises and surveys on community needs, enhancing SWT’s responsiveness to local challenges.
- Support and grow research and advocacy for nature and climate justice.
- Attend community events to amplify outreach efforts.
- Collaborate within SWT to shape future policies based on community-focused insights.
- Contribute to public-facing communication (e.g., online content, social media, reports).
Who You Are
To succeed as our Community Officer, you bring:
- A deep personal connection to nature and a belief in the importance of community action for the Environment.
- A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), with an unwavering passion for shaping an inclusive environment.
- Proven relationship-building skills, enabling you to engage and proactively support diverse communities.
- Practical experience of community engagement (volunteering, campaigning, projects).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications for sourcing and presenting data.
- A full UK driving licence (travel may be required).
Critical Skills & Commitments
- The role demands adaptability, particularly in developing engagement strategies relevant to Telford & Wrekin’s communities.
- Ability to deliver on tasks both creatively and on a tight timeline (6-month contract; prioritising projects will be key).
- Passion for innovative indoor-outdoor approaches to engage people with environmental issues.
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Benefits of Working with Us
Our benefits ensure the work-life balance you’ll truly thrive in:
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Life assurance and generous pension (£9,329 role: 7% contribution; employees pay 3%).
- Enhanced sick pay to support well-being.
- Flexible working policy with transitioning to 11-hour days (3 sessions).
- Employee Assistance Programme offering mental-health support.
- Staff discounts on wholesale products/services (e.g., clothes, European travel).
- Enhanced sick pay; eligibility for return-to-work packages after absence.
Additionally, we offer:
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay (6 or 12 months at 90% of salary).
- Employee away days to encourage team bonding and well-being.
- Turnaround career coaching to assist your professional growth.
- Training opportunities, personal development, mentorship.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment, with ongoing alignment for DEI best practices.
Commitment to Equality and Accessibility
SWT is unequivocally dedicated to developing a workplace built on equality and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse set of backgrounds we believe are matched to this vital role. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know—we will do everything reasonable to ensure our recruitment process is accessible, fair, and inclusive.
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