For more than 50 years, Durham Wildlife Trust has been working for and with local communities, inspiring grassroots action for nature where people live and work. Our Strategy 2030 aims for more people to take meaningful action for nature, and growing the number of people and organisations engaged in our work is central to achieving it. 

The Engagement Manager will lead the Trust’s engagement team, increasing the number of individuals, organisations and groups who share our aims and deepening their involvement in our work – from campaigning and advocacy to volunteering and education. The role will develop opportunities across community organising, volunteering, formal and informal education and training, health and wellbeing, corporate partnerships, campaigning and public affairs.

Purpose of Post

• Lead the engagement team.
• Increase the number of individuals, organisations and groups who align with our aims.
• Increase the levels of meaningful engagement in the delivery of our work, from campaigning and advocacy to volunteering and education.
• To achieve this, you will develop opportunities in these areas:
  • Community organising
  • Volunteering
  • Education and training – formal and informal
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Campaigning
  • Public affairsPlease complete the application form below and provide a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role.

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