State of Nature Officer

Salary: Scale C per annum - currently beginning C1 £26,981

State of Nature Officer

Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Salary: Scale C per annum - currently beginning C1 £26,981
Contract type: Fixed term
Working hours: Full time
Location: Northumberland Wildlife Trust, Green House, St Nicholas Park, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3XT

Help develop a Northumberland State of Nature report, which will allow us to identify what is happening to wildlife in our region.

Paula Turner (HR and Payroll Officer)

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

St Nicholas Park

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

The UK State of Nature Report is now in its fourth iteration. It provides a comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of nature conservation across the UK and its territories, helping to understand how nature is faring, pinpoint causes of decline, and assess effectiveness of conservation efforts.

Developing a Northumberland State of Nature report will allow us to identify what is happening to wildlife in our region (Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland), quantify losses over the last 50 years, highlight remaining threats and recognize positive trends tied to climate change-driven range expansion.

We, and others, will then use the information from this report to:

• Prioritise our conservation efforts based on evidence.
• Identify opportunities to support climate resilience of habitats and species.
• Inform local and regional policies, including the North of Tyne Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
• Identify knowledge gaps and focus future monitoring and research.
• Use the report to inform conversations with other stakeholders.

The report should also serve as a baseline from which to measure future biodiversity trends and changes, with plans to release repeat reports at regular intervals.

Job role

Work with relevant colleagues from across the organisation to produce a State of Nature Report for Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside. Work with the communications team to disseminate the report to stakeholders and the public. Assess the available data to identify gaps in recording that could be improved before the next iteration.

How to apply

To apply for the position of State of Nature Officer, please complete the corresponding application form in full, and return it to the address above by the specified deadline.

Please note, CVs and/or covering letters will not be accepted.

If you require further information regarding any aspect of the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you for your interest in Northumberland Wildlife Trust.