Durham Wildlife Trust

Great North Fen Project Development Manager - Durham Wildlife Trust

Location: Rainton Meadows, DH4 6PU

Salary: £22,056 (equivalent to £36,761 full-time)

Term: Part-time (3 days per week), fixed term for 15 months

The Great North Fen (GNF) is an exciting and ambitious long-term project to restore the Durham Carrs landscape for people and wildlife. As Great North Fen Project Development Manager you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a co-ordinated strategic approach to the GNF, to maximise opportunities, identify all constraints, and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement so that the desired vision for the GNF can be achieved in a cohesive way, underpinned by sustainable management and funding to ensure its future.

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• Closing Date: 31/07/2026
• Location: Durham
• Level: Management
• Posted: 13/07/2026

Reserves Officer - Durham Wildlife Trust

Location: Rainton Meadows, DH4 6PU

Salary: £30,633

Term: Full time for 24 months, potential for extension subject to funding.

This role is central to us delivering our commitment to nature’s recovery and showcasing the highest standards of site-based management. Working closely with the Reserves Manager and as part of a team, you will be responsible for practical habitat and site infrastructure delivery across our sites. In addition to delivering practical management work, you will play an essential role in making everyone feel valued and welcome, engaging with the public, volunteers and stakeholders on a daily basis, and leading groups to deliver practical works to the highest standard.

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• Closing Date: 30/07/2026
• Location: Durham
• Level: Main
• Posted: 13/07/2026

Community Ecologist - Durham Wildlife Trust

Location: Rainton Meadows, DH4 6PU

Salary: £30,633

Term: Full time for 12 months, potential for extension subject to funding.

There has never been a more important time to evidence the state of nature and for communities to champion its recovery in their local landscapes. This role will deliver survey and monitoring of habitats and species from Tees to Tyne and empower local communities to be at the heart of nature’s recovery. Through listening, engaging and upskilling communities, volunteers and partners you will inspire people to evidence nature’s recovery on their doorstep, and encourage active involvement in citizen science to inform actions for nature.

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• Closing Date: 30/07/2026
• Location: Durham
• Level: Main
• Posted: 13/07/2026