Job role

Working with people living in southeast Northumberland, with a focus on Cramlington, Bedlington and Blyth, to increase connection to nature and awareness of red squirrels. These areas are some of the most urbanised and populated areas of Northumberland, with high levels of social-economic disadvantage and health inequalities. They are also areas where red squirrels are still present and where there are active volunteer groups working to protect the species.

The Community Officer’s role is to reach and engage more and a wider range of people from these communities in conserving, monitoring and building awareness and advocating for red squirrels.

They will also reach out to new audiences, listening to the broad spectrum of individuals and groups within these communities. They will plan and lead activities, using the red squirrel as a focus or 'hook', to increase connection to nature and motivation to take positive action.

They will feed back lessons learned to the other project officers and the partnership group.

How to apply

To apply for the position of RSRN Community Officer, please complete the corresponding Application Form in full and return it to the contact details above by the specified deadline.

Deadline to submit applications is 09:00 on, 6th August 2025 and we expect interviews to take place on 14th August.

Please note, speculative CVs and/or covering letters will not be accepted.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland Wildlife Trust.