Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Content Communications Officer Shrewsbury, Shropshire 31,098 per annum, + 7% pension contribution Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week ) Closing date 25th May 2026 First interviews: 15 & 16 June Second interviews: 22 & 23 June Are you an experienced, creative copywriter, with a flair for creating engaging content? Do you have editorial experience with producing printed literature, writing blogs, newsletters, press releases and articles? Do you have excellent written communication skills and able to convey complex topics clearly and easily to a variety of different audiences? Do you have skills in designing highly engaging and functional visual content across digital, print and visual media? Can you work calmly under pressure and manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines? We are recruiting a Content Communications Officer to join the Communications, Campaigns & Marketing team at Shropshire Wildlife Trust. What you will be doing: We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to make a difference with compelling, impactful content. Now more than ever, effective storytelling and communicating is vital in the fight against nature loss and the climate crisis. Your role will be to create written and visual content that clearly illustrates the urgency of the nature and climate crises while highlighting the impactful work being done by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and showing members and supporters what they can do to help. See the full job description for more details. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Nature Reserves Manager £38,532 - £40,019 depending on skills and experience + 7% pension contribution Shrewsbury, Shropshire Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) Closing date - 15 th June 2026 Interviews will be held on 23 rd & 26 th June 2026 We are seeking a Nature Reserves Manager to oversee the day-to-day responsibility for SWTs nature reserves and to work with the Head of Conservation and Policy click apply for full job details

Chair of Trustees Voluntary Shrewsbury, Shropshire Four days per month on average for a Four-Year Term Closing date - 15 th June 2026 First Stage Interview Week commencing 29 nd June 2026 Second Stage Interviews Week commencing 13 th July 2026 Were at an exciting time in the Trusts development click apply for full job details

Chair of Trustees Voluntary Shrewsbury, Shropshire Four days per month on average for a Four-Year Term Closing date - 15th June 2026 First Stage Interview - Week commencing 29nd June 2026 Second Stage Interviews - Week commencing 13th July 2026 We're at an exciting time in the Trust's development. In 2022 we adopted a new theory of change and impact measurement framework setting out how we will implement The Wildlife Trusts' strategy for 2030 in Shropshire. We build on the Trust's strong reputation and detailed experience to develop ambitious new programmes to deliver the strategic goals in Shropshire, and in partnership with other Trusts in the Severn basin. We are looking for a forward thinking and inclusive Chair to help lead us on our journey, who can combine personal humility with an urgency to achieve the Trust's strategic goals and the drive to support ongoing organisational development. This is a demanding, yet rewarding role suited to someone who can navigate through complex relationships and communicate well at all levels. Experience of conservation is not essential. More important is an understanding of governance and ideally of the charity sector, an ability to see the strategic picture and the ability to harness the skills of talented board members. The role requires a time commitment - approximately equating to up to four days per month on average for a four-year term, which can be renewed by mutual agreement. There are four council meetings and an AGM to chair annually (currently there is no vice -chair). This is a voluntary position; it is not remunerated although expenses are reimbursed. The Role To lead the Trustee Board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation by ensuring that the organisation acts in accordance with its constitution, the Charity Commission Code of Practice and by managing its activities. To work in partnership with the Chief Executive helping them to achieve the Trust's strategic goals, and with the Board of Trustees ensure appropriate line management of the CEO. To optimise the relationship between the board and staff/volunteers; and between SWT and The Wildlife Trusts. To attend all board meetings plus RSWT events such as open days, conferences and leaders' days where appropriate. Key priorities for Chair during tenure To support the CEO and leadership team in the successful implementation of the 2030 Strategy in Shropshire. To drive forward becoming a truly inclusive and diverse organisation, supporting our internal development but also reaching out to new audiences. To maintain and nurture our standing and relationships within The Wildlife Trusts and with other key partners. Essential Skills A natural team player and good listener Leading, motivating, and empowering others Building trusting relationships - diplomatic, gutsy but caring Rational, clear thinker who forms judgements independently Developing strategy and effecting change Flexibility, sensitivity, and consensus building including conflict resolution Leading with a visionary and strategic perspective Some understanding of relevant legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities (although training will be given) The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Farm Advisor Green Finance FINCH £13,034 and £17,378.67 (FTE £32,585 per annum) + 7% pension contribution Shrewsbury, Shropshire 8 Months Fixed Term Contract Part Time - 21 (0.6) - 28 hours (0.8) hours per week Closing date 12noon on 21 st May 2026. Interviews will be held on 2nd June 2026. . click apply for full job details

Content Communications Officer Hybrid - with a minimum two working days a week in the Shrewsbury office £31,098 per annum, + 7% pension contribution Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week ) Closing date 25th May 2026 First interviews: 15 & 16 June Second interviews: 22 & 23 June Are you an experienced, creative copywriter, with a flair for creating engaging content? Do you have editorial experience with producing printed literature, writing blogs, newsletters, press releases and articles? Do you have excellent written communication skills and able to convey complex topics clearly and easily to a variety of different audiences? Do you have skills in designing highly engaging and functional visual content across digital, print and visual media? Can you work calmly under pressure and manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines? We are recruiting a Content Communications Officer to join the Communications, Campaigns & Marketing team at Shropshire Wildlife Trust. What you will be doing: We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to make a difference with compelling, impactful content. Now more than ever, effective storytelling and communicating is vital in the fight against nature loss and the climate crisis. Your role will be to create written and visual content that clearly illustrates the urgency of the nature and climate crises while highlighting the impactful work being done by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and showing members and supporters what they can do to help. See the full job description for more details. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Content Communications Officer Hybrid - with aminimum two working days a week in the Shrewsbury office £31,098 per annum, + 7% pension contribution Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) Closing date 25th May 2026 First interviews: 15 & 16 June Second interviews: 22 & 23 June Are you an experienced, creative copywriter, with a flair for creating engaging content? Do you have editorial experience with pr click apply for full job details

Content Communications Officer Shrewsbury, Shropshire 31,098 per annum, + 7% pension contribution Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week ) Closing date 25th May 2026 First interviews: 15 & 16 June Second interviews: 22 & 23 June Are you an experienced, creative copywriter, with a flair for creating engaging content? Do you have editorial experience with producing printed literature, writing blogs, newsletters, press releases and articles? Do you have excellent written communication skills and able to convey complex topics clearly and easily to a variety of different audiences? Do you have skills in designing highly engaging and functional visual content across digital, print and visual media? Can you work calmly under pressure and manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines? We are recruiting a Content Communications Officer to join the Communications, Campaigns & Marketing team at Shropshire Wildlife Trust. What you will be doing: We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to make a difference with compelling, impactful content. Now more than ever, effective storytelling and communicating is vital in the fight against nature loss and the climate crisis. Your role will be to create written and visual content that clearly illustrates the urgency of the nature and climate crises while highlighting the impactful work being done by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and showing members and supporters what they can do to help. See the full job description for more details. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Community Facilitator Accessible Reserves Shrewsbury, Shropshire / Hybrid with at least one day a week in our Shrewsbury office and regular travel within Shropshire. £8,883 per annum (FTE £29,611 per annum) + 7% pension contribution 6 Month Fixed term contract from May 2026, Part Time (21 hours per week) There is potential for this to be extended, or for similar roles to become available, if additional funding is secured. Closing date 5pm on 5th May 2026 First Interviews will be held on 11th & 14th May Second Interviews will be held on 18th & 19th May Are you passionate about making nature accessible to everyone? We re looking for a dedicated and empathetic individual to help communities across Shropshire overcome barriers to accessing our nature reserves. What you will be doing: At Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), we believe everyone should have access to nature. We re working to make our nature reserves more inclusive, welcoming and accessible for all - and we need your help. At present, not everyone in Shropshire is able to access nature equally. Physical access on many sites is difficult for many, and we ve heard from the communities we work with that people can feel excluded from nature reserves by poor information, uncertain access or just not feeling it s for people like them. Our Accessible Reserves Programme is a multi-year initiative aimed at breaking down the physical, emotional and cultural barriers that prevent people from enjoying nature. We re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Facilitator to connect with local communities and help shape this important work. You ll build relationships with community groups, leaders and organisations across Shropshire, ensuring that people with lived experience are at the heart of our plans. You ll listen, gather insights and help co-design practical improvements to our nature reserves. We re looking for: You are aligned with our mission, with a personal connection to nature and a strong belief in its role in addressing the climate and ecological crises. You understand the principles of community organising and have experience applying this approach across diverse groups. You actively champion diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to embedding these principles in your work. You have a proven ability to build and nurture effective relationships with a wide range of people and communities. You are a confident project manager, experienced in coordinating multiple stakeholders and working to deadlines. You have excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively and focus on what matters most. You are confident using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office programmes. You hold a full UK driving licence. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.