Species Recovery Officer

**Species Recovery Officer**

**Salary: £37,311**

We also offer:
**25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme for support inside and outside of work

**Location**:The Discovery Centre at Eastbrookend Country Park, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

**London Wildlife Trust and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) are launching an ambitious, new species reintroduction programme -**_Rewilding East London. _**This flagship project will reintroduce white storks and Eurasian beavers to key sites in East London, boosting biodiversity, outdoor learning, and community connection with nature.**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled **Species Recovery Officer** to lead the delivery of this exciting project. You will coordinate species reintroductions, oversee habitat restoration, manage volunteers, and deliver inspiring community engagement activities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a high-profile nature recovery initiative in one of London’s most diverse areas, inspiring local communities through hands-on conservation, and education, and showcasing what is possible for nature recovery within urban environments.

The project is being funded through a combination of a grant from the Mayor of London’s Green Roots fund, and funding from Barking and Dagenham Council.

**About the role**

As Species Recovery Officer, you will:

- Coordinate species recovery actions, including leading on habitat restoration, establishing site infrastructure, and developing a robust monitoring programme;
- Deliver engaging activities such as wildlife walks, school sessions, talks and community workshops;
- Develop and run volunteer training and support volunteers in practical conservation, species checks and ecological monitoring;
- Work closely with the LBBD Ranger Team and specialist partners to ensure reintroduction activities follow best practice;
- Help build a strong local relationship with beavers and white storks, fostering pride, understanding and long-term stewardship.

This role is based at The Discovery Centre in Eastbrookend Country Park, where the species reintroduction programme will act as a catalyst for connecting communities with nature, improving biodiversity and expanding London’s ecological networks.

**About you**

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Passionate about wildlife, urban rewilding and community involvement, with demonstrable experience delivering nature recovery or conservation projects;
- Confident designing and leading public engagement activities such as nature walks and education sessions;
- Experienced in habitat restoration, ecological fieldwork or species recovery;
- Experienced working in partnerships and with a range of stakeholders including local authorities, corporates and community groups to achieve shared outcomes for biodiversity;
- Comfortable coordinating volunteers and developing training programmes;
- A strong communicator, able to inspire diverse audiences and build positive partnerships;
- Organised, proactive and able to work independently in a dynamic environment;
- Flexible to work regular weekends and some evenings.

**Why join us?**

This new role presents an exciting chance to:

- Play a central role in a landmark urban rewilding and species recovery project for London;
- Support the return of iconic native species;
- Empower communities to engage with nature and help shape future project phases;
- Contribute to a bold, hopeful vision for nature recovery in the capital.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you