Job role

The Red Squirrel Recovery Network Project Officer will support red squirrel conservation by building strong relationships with volunteers, landowners, woodland owners, partners and stakeholders. The role will provide advice on red squirrel conservation and grey squirrel management, help groups access land and secure funding, oversee conservation planning and delivery, and work with colleagues to increase red squirrel populations on NWT sites while sharing learning across the partnership.

How to apply

To apply for the position of Red Squirrel Recovery
Network Project Officer, please complete the corresponding application form in full, and return it to the address above by the 9am on Monday the 27^th July 2026.

Interviews will take place in person on Friday the 7^th August at the NWT Gosforth Office, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT.

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

If you require further information regarding any aspect of the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For specific questions on the role please contact the RSRN project (RSRN@northwt.org.uk).

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland Wildlife Trust.