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City of Nature Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £29,741.00 p.a.
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
We are looking for someone to help us bring nature to the heart of Sunderland’s communities, delivering our City of Nature Sunderland project. You will help us connect with disadvantaged and marginalised communities, working alongside project partners to organise nature-based activities that help improve wellbeing and the environment. A track record in community engagement and partnership working would be beneficial to this role.

Contact details

If you have any questions about the role, or want to discuss potential hours and working patterns before submitting an application, please contact Emily Routledge, Head of Development and Communications by email in the first instance – eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk

The City of Nature Project Officer will lead the delivery of City of Nature Sunderland, a three-year, community-led environmental programme designed to engage Sunderland’s most disadvantaged and marginalised communities in nature-based activities. The role combines environmental education, community organising and partnership working to engage residents to take action for nature and sustainability.

Working alongside the ICOS Translation and Support Officer, you will produce activities which enable Sunderland residents to take action for local nature and learn sustainable behaviours which improve their own wellbeing and the environment.

About the role:

  • This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 3 years.
  • Normal working hours are 9 to 5, with a 30 minute meal break. Evening and weekend work will be required.
  • This role is based at Rainton Meadows with some hybrid working.
  • Full details about the role are in the job pack below.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the application form below and provide a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role. Submit the form and statement as two documents by email to – jobs@durhamwt.co.uk 

Please put City of Nature Officer in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026, interviews are scheduled to take place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU on Tuesday 24th February.

Should you have any concerns regarding availability for interview, please contact eroutledge@durhamwt.co.uk 

City of Nature Sunderland is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities).

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