Conservation Project Officer Part Time NEW

Beaver Trust

Conservation Project Officer

Do you have a qualification in ecology, conservation, environmental management, community engagement or do you have the equivalent practical experience

This is an amazing opportunity to work on a commissioned project to support existing and emerging Beaver Management and Advisory Groups (BMGs/BAGs).

Position: Conservation Project Officer (internally known as BMAG Support Officer)

Location: Home-based, with planned travel across Britain for meetings and workshops, which may include overnight stays

Hours: Part-time , 4 days per week, schedule to be agreed

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2028

Salary: £29,043 pro rata

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.

Interviews: Online interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th December. During the interview you will be asked a series of questions to assess your experience and skills for the role. A number of the questions will be shared in advance of the interview to give you an opportunity to prepare answers.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 2nd December at the latest. If you have not heard from us by this date, please accept our thanks for applying and assume that you were not shortlisted on this occasion.

About the Role

Working on the commissioned project alongside Devon Wildlife Trust, you will support existing and emerging Beaver Management and Advisory Groups (BMGs/BAGs). Funding for the role is provided by Natural England.

Responsibilities include developing governance, stakeholder engagement and risk assessment templates; producing case studies and guidance resources; delivering workshops, training and professional development; and supporting project coordination, evaluation and reporting.

Working collaboratively with groups and partners, you will share best practice, build capabilities and support sustainable working practices, rather than directly delivering beaver management interventions.

Home-based, with planned travel across Britain for meetings and workshops, which may include overnight stays. Travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be met in accordance with the Trust s Expenses Policy. You may occasionally be required to access beaver wetlands or sites but this is not a key part of the role

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualification in ecology, conservation, environmental management, community engagement or equivalent practical experience.
• Good understanding of beaver ecology, management and coexistence in Britain, including the role of BMGs/BAGs in coordinating local and catchment-level responses, or demonstrable ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
• Good understanding of the policy and regulatory context for beaver management and river restoration in England, including the roles of statutory agencies, local authorities and Catchment Partnerships, or demonstrable ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
• Experience of producing clear reports, guidance, templates, case studies or practical resources that help a range of audiences understand and apply technical information.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work constructively across organisations and differing perspectives.
• Ability to interpret evidence, organise information and communicate technical or policy-related material accessibly.
• Experience supporting workshops, peer-learning activities, training or professional development resources.
• Competence with standard office software, spreadsheets and online collaboration tools.
• Commitment to nature restoration, inclusive engagement, safe working practices and Beaver Trust values.
• A safe and secure home-working space and stable internet connection.
• Willingness and ability to travel for planned in-person meetings and workshops including overnight stays. Most participating groups are located in the south of England.

We want to hear your own voice, your own experiences and your own way of thinking. Use of assistive tools for spellchecking or grammar is fine, but your application should be written by yourself, and in your own words.

You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter when you apply.

About the Organisation

Join a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Our client s team is small with a diverse skillset and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration, human-wildlife coexistence, and policy. They provide practical solutions to help people to co-exist with beavers and influence legislation in Scotland, Wales and at Westminster that rebuilds ecosystems, improves river health, and strengthens climate resilience in a time of ecological and climate crisis.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays.
• Flexible approach to hours of work.
• Travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses will be met by the trust in
• Pension contribution of 3% of your total pay each month
• One-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices (laptop, mouse and smartphone)
• Monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and are happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector, including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics

You may have experience in roles including Conservation Project Officer, Environmental Project Officer, Conservation Engagement Officer, Conservation Partnerships Officer, Environmental Partnerships Officer, Conservation Programme Officer

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.