Youth Pathways Officer - Devon Wildlife Trust

This is a part-time (22.5 hours p/w) fixed term appointment until 31 March 2027, contractually located at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter
Salary: £26,976 (60% pro-rata) plus 7% pension
Closing date: Sunday 7 April

Can you relate to, engage, and inspire young people? Are you passionate about nature and the outdoors? Are you excited by the idea of bringing a diverse group of young people into conservation?

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.

Through the Pine Martens Bounce Back project, the Two Moors Partnership (comprised of Devon Wildlife Trust, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor National Park Authority, National Trust, Woodland Trust, Forestry England and Somerset Wildlife Trust) we are restoring a viable pine marten population to the wooded landscapes of Somerset and Devon.

Youth Pathways is a ground breaking initiative within the Two Moors project. It has been designed to engage with young people facing barriers or disadvantages and bring them on a journey; from initial nature connection through volunteering opportunities and on to traineeships and careers in conservation. You will lead this exciting programme and deliver the activity within it; building up young people’s skills and confidence and adapting the programme as we go to respond to the voices of young people. The programme is being delivered in close partnership with Young Devon and SPACE Youth Services, so you will work closely with them as well as with colleagues within DWT and other project partners. In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and additional paid time during the Christmas shut down period
• Agile working arrangements including home working
• Flexitime system
• Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Death in Service cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

First stage interviews are being held on Friday 19 April and second stage interviews on Friday 26 April.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.

You can download an application pack by clicking the above link.  If you have any questions please email jobapps@devonwildlifetrust.org or telephone 01392 279244.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. Registered Charity Number no 213224