Location
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, North East England. The office base is the Trust’s HQ at Houghton le Spring with hybrid working arrangements combining home and office working.

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£42,744 per annum

About the Role
Now is a crucial time for nature. Despite long term decline, it is still possible to bring nature back and Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) will be an essential part of that recovery process. Across the North East, the Mayoral Strategic Authority is responsible for LNRS delivery and has established two sub-regional partnerships to coordinate on-the-ground delivery. Durham Wildlife Trust has been appointed as the delivery organisation for the South of Tyne & Wear and County Durham partnership.
This role will lead that delivery partnership and champion nature recovery across Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, and County Durham. The successful candidate will convene the partnership and establish the plans, systems, and processes needed to deliver nature recovery at scale.
You will line manage and be supported by a LNRS Delivery Manager who provides direct support to partners on project development and delivery. Additional administrative and technical support will be provided by Wildlife Trust colleagues.
This role requires travel across the LNRS area to meet partners, so a full current driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work purposes is essential.
The role offers a dedicated training budget for continued professional development and access to an employee support package.
The closing date for applications is 23rd October 2026 at 5pm. Initial online interviews are expected week commencing 2nd November via Teams, with formal face-to-face interviews week commencing 9th November at Durham Wildlife Trust’s Rainton Meadows HQ (DH4 6PU). The successful applicant will be subject to a Basic Level DBS check prior to appointment.

Experience
Significant partnership and project management experience within a natural environment context is essential. Proven ability to lead and convene multi-stakeholder partnerships to deliver complex environmental projects.

About you
Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and a passion for nature recovery. Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Self-motivated and organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential due to travel requirements across the LNRS area.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental management, ecology, conservation, or a related discipline are desirable but not explicitly stated. Commitment to ongoing professional development is supported through a dedicated training budget.