Wilder Youth Officer

This post is a key part of our Team Wilder approach to empower 1 in 4 people across Somerset to take action to restore nature within their communities, reclaiming and creating new green spaces for nature in rural and urban places on their doorstep. Team Wilder represents a transformational shift in our engagement model as we transition to a community organising approach.

Through Team Wilder we will build a network of community members who we will empower to take action to achieve common goals, develop leadership skills and form relationships with other community members.

This role will focus on supporting young people (aged approximately 12-25 years old) across Somerset to join Team Wilder, we will help increase their knowledge, skills, opportunities and voice to initiate and take the lead on climate and nature-based activities in their area, influencing and working with their peers to raise awareness of the importance of restoring nature where thy live, study and work.

Our Wilder Youth Officer is critical to the development and delivery of our Team Wilder ambitions, strengthening our ability to support young people to develop an interest in the natural environment and empowering them to act on their concerns for its future.

Benefits:

• 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.

This is a fixed term fixed term contract ending March 2026. Travel and working in the community will be required. For more information about the role please contact Mark Ward, Acting Head of Engagement: mark.ward@somersetwildlife.org

The closing date is midnight on 21st May 2023 and interviews will be held on 7th June 2023.

Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.