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 the county is required.

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

Salary
£28,665 - £31,000 per annum

About the Role
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the leading NGO 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 works with farmers, landowners, and communities across Devon and the South West to build resilient landscapes in response to climate change. As a Community Collaboration and Outreach Officer, you will play a key role in delivering this four-year fixed-term project by engaging rural communities with biodiversity, regenerative farming, and landscape stewardship.
You will collaborate with local groups, volunteers, farmers, and landowners to design and deliver workshops, farm open days, citizen science initiatives, and outreach campaigns. Your work will focus on ensuring inclusive participation, especially from underserved and rural communities, to foster a lasting connection between people and nature.
Additional responsibilities include managing small community grants, building partnerships with community and youth groups, overseeing budgets, reporting on project progress, and ensuring risk management compliance.
This role offers flexible working options, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead creative outreach activities in some of Devon’s most beautiful landscapes, making a meaningful impact on both conservation and community wellbeing.

Benefits
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
Flexible and hybrid working policy
Defined contributory pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
Time off for volunteering
Learning and development opportunities including funding for personal growth
Occupational sick pay
Eye Care Vouchers
Cycle to Work scheme
Travel season ticket loans
Interest free IT finance loans

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

About you
Enthusiastic and committed to community engagement and conservation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Flexible and adaptable to working across rural locations.
Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for frequent travel within the project area.

Qualifications
This role requires a basic DBS check.
No specific formal qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.