Human-wildlife Coexistence Officer

Closing date: Sunday 10 September 2023- Salary: £27,447 per annum
- Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time- Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar- With opportunities for hybrid working- Are you passionate about enabling nature's recovery by building stronger and more sustainable relationships between wildlife and people? If so, then we'd love to hear from youThis exciting new role will be crucial to enabling the successful return and reintroduction of lost native species into Somerset. The main emphasis of the role is communicating with and supporting communities and landowners within species reintroduction projects as they develop across the county.

Initially the focus will be on projects around wild-living beaver populations on the Rivers Avon and Frome and supporting the stakeholder engagement and advisory work in Somerset around feasibility work for the reintroduction of Pine Marten to the county.

Benefits of working with us:

- 7% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata).
- Flexible working including Time Off in Lieu & hybrid working options.
- Dedicated 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.
- Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff.
- Discounts in high street retailers.
- Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions.
- Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county.