Location
Devon, UK - This post can be home-based if circumstances allow, with occasional use of office locations within Devon. Significant travel across the south and east of Devon is required.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements considered, including part-time (2-3 days per week), job share proposals, and secondments.

Salary
£28,665 - £31,000 per annum

About the Role
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to bat conservation and habitat protection. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Connecting People and Landscapes (CPL) in a Changing Climate project aims to build resilient landscapes by bringing together farmers, landowners, and communities across Devon and the South West.

As a Community Collaboration and Outreach Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering this four-year fixed-term project. You will work closely with rural communities to reconnect them with biodiversity, regenerative farming, and the landscapes that sustain them. Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering workshops, farm open days, citizen science initiatives, and outreach campaigns that engage underrepresented and rural communities.

You will collaborate with farmers, landowners, volunteers, and local groups to inspire and support biodiversity champions. You will also manage small community grants, build partnerships with community, youth, and volunteer groups, and oversee budgets and project reporting while ensuring risk management compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to lead creative outreach activities in some of Devon’s most beautiful landscapes, with flexible working options, training opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on both communities and conservation.

Experience
- Working with underrepresented communities
- Running events
- Providing training for volunteers
- Engaging with a diverse range of people including volunteers
- Understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife and communicating these effectively

About you
You will be enthusiastic and committed to community engagement and conservation. You must have a full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to frequent and extensive travel to locations not served by public transport. The role requires a basic DBS check.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and a commitment to the role are essential.