We are looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, we would love to hear from you.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to join us too. View our volunteering information for details of current volunteering opportunities at the Trust.
Current Vacancies
Wildscapes Principal Ecologist
This role is interesting and varied, offering a great opportunity to expand Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s growing Wildscapes’ Ecology Service.
| Salary: | £37,287 pa pro rata + 9% employee pension contribution entitlement 0.8 or 1 FTE (30 – 37.5 hrs/wk) options available, to be discussed with successful candidate |
| Location: | Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Stafford Road, Sheffield (Flexible blended working from office, home and on site) |
Wildscapes Non-Executive Director (volunteer)
We are currently looking for a Non-Executive Director (unpaid) to join the Board of our Wildscapes Consultancy to help drive and guide our consultancy going forwards. Profits from the Consultancy are re-invested back in to our parent company, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, helping to protect and look after local wildlife and green spaces as well as engage the local community in nature.
| Salary: | Volunteer role (unpaid) |
| Location: | Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Stafford Road, Sheffield (up to five times per year for board meetings) |
Join our Wildscapes team
We are currently looking for great people to join our Wildscapes team.
Wildscapes is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and commercial subsidiary of the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. All profits are reinvested back into the charitable work of the Trust, collectively creating a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces of Sheffield, Rotherham, and beyond.
The Wildscapes team supports clients to ensure projects are carried out with a detailed sensitivity to habitats and conservation whilst achieving their outcomes.
The main services currently delivered are:
- Ecology
Protected species surveys, licensing, mitigation, habitat management plans, ecological management plans, planning consultation, and biodiversity net gain support - Land Management
Pond and wetland creation, site maintenance, tree planting, soft landscaping, heather moorland restoration, habitat maintenance and creation
We are seeking managers to join us in leading our growing business and would also like to hear from people seeking the next stage in their career. If you have land management or ecology skills & experience we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and brief description of your career to date, to recruitment@wildsheffield.com
Would you like to become a Trustee?
Each year we seek new volunteers to join our board of 13 trustees, bringing with them the skills and experience we need to work for a better future for nature, people and the green spaces we all love across Rotherham and Sheffield.
As well as an enthusiasm and passion for our work, we are looking for people with the skills to help govern the Trust. This might include financial management; promoting equality, diversity and inclusiveness in an organisation or ecological/land management expertise.
Some experience of working in a decision-making group is very helpful and a good local knowledge of Rotherham and/or Sheffield is of great benefit. You would need to be able to commit to attending our Annual General Meeting (held in September) and at least four board meetings per year, which require some preparatory work.
We are really keen to hear from people who represent our diverse communities across Rotherham and Sheffield.
To find out more have a look at the role description here.
To register your interest or for an informal chat about the role please contact our Chief Executive, Liz Ballard by emailing l.ballard@wildsheffield.com.
About Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and works with the local community towards a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love. We are also part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, working together for a better deal for nature and people locally and in the wider world.
Find out more about who we are and what we do.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust believes that equality, diversity and inclusion is an essential part of what we do and how we achieve our vision for wildlife and nature. Our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with deserve equality of opportunity, benefit from embracing diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workplace.