Vacancy at Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust
Conservation Officer
Salary
£ 26,347 - £27,927 per annum
Centre of the Earth or EcoPark, Birmingham, with travel across Birmingham and the Black Country
Vacancy listed
24/09/2026
Application deadline
12/10/2026
Details
Take a leading role in managing land at our engagement sites, including EcoPark and Centre of the Earth, while developing and delivering Wild Work Days with corporate volunteers. You'll work with volunteers, contractors and communities to deliver practical conservation projects and help maintain high-quality habitats for wildlife.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of EcoPark and Centre of the Earth to support nature-centred engagement activities.
- Develop and deliver Wild Work Days with corporate volunteer groups.
- Deliver practical habitat management, ecological enhancement and nature recovery projects.
- Work with volunteers, community groups and contractors to improve sites for wildlife and people.
- Prepare and implement site management plans and monitor outcomes.
- Support the delivery and administration of conservation projects, funding programmes and contracts.
You'll be part of a passionate Nature Recovery Team working to restore habitats, engage communities and create a wilder Birmingham and Black Country. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes for wildlife and people.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for further details of the role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits include 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees), a 7% employer contribution pension, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and working alongside a supportive and friendly group of nature lovers!
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Job Description - Conservation Officer | Conservation_Officer_JD_v1.0_Sept_2026_(2).pdf |