Our Values

Our work towards a Wilder 2030 is shaped by three core values:

• Collaborative - We work together with colleagues, volunteers and communities because lasting change happens when everyone is involved.
• Curious - We ask questions, explore new ideas and stay open to learning so we can keep improving and adapting for nature.
• Courageous - We take bold action, challenge the status quo and stand up for what wildlife and people need.

If these values feel like you, you'll thrive here.

This role might be right for you if:

• You have experience supporting projects, ideally within a conservation, environmental or community-focused setting.
• You have practical experience of land management, conservation activities or habitat management.
• You have an interest in rewilding, nature recovery and nature-based solutions.
• You are a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with landowners, communities, volunteers and colleagues.
• You have experience supporting volunteers, community groups or public engagement activities.
• You have a good understanding of ecology, conservation or environmental issues.
• You are able to collect, record and manage information accurately and maintain organised records.
• You have good organisational skills and can manage competing priorities effectively.
• You are proactive, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop new skills.
• You are passionate about nature recovery and inspired by the opportunity to help create positive outcomes for people and wildlife.

We are happy to talk flexible working!

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.

Interviews are planned for 17th September at our Middleton HQ

For more information please refer to the job description and key terms attached. If you have any questions about the role which are not answered in the attached documents, or require adjustments to the application process, please either email recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed. As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proudly a Disability Confident Commitment employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme we interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. You can request this and adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing Recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.