We are looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation and a passion for our values, we would love to hear from you.
Take a look, through some of the common species of wildlife that live in the South Yorkshire area around Sheffield and Rotherham.
A recently extended patch of heathland and woodland, neighbouring Wyming Brook.
Information and resources about actions you can take for nature's recovery in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Our Acorn Fund is a pot of money allocated specifically to help release money from the Landfill Communities Fund. Your donation can be the key to unlocking funding worth thousands of pounds to make a huge difference for local wildlife.
See below for our current job vacancies.
We’re always happy for new volunteers to join us too. View our volunteering information for details of current volunteering opportunities at the Trust.
Become part of a new team who are genuinely shaping the organisation in ensuring our activities reflect and support the aims of the CIC and the wider Wildlife Trust.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide technical ecological advice to clients and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality ecological services.
Wildscapes CIC delivers a range of ecological services which includes but is not exclusive to:
● Protected Species Surveys – bats, GCN, birds, water vole, otters, badgers)
● Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, which will include Phase 1 Habitat Surveys or UK Habitat Classification Survey (UKHab)
● Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
● Ecological Impact Assessments
● Ecological Management Plans
● Mitigation and Protected Species Licencing
● Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
The Person
The successful candidate will support the Wildscapes Ecology Manager and the broader team in ensuring that Wildscapes CIC is an innovative social enterprise with an excellent reputation, delivering for people, wildlife, the natural environment, and Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.
The Benefits
We offer flexible blended working, a 9% pension contribution (after qualifying period), training, staff development and staff events.
For all details and to apply, please download the documents below, and return your application form to recruitment@wildsheffield.com:
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is working hard to increase diversity across the organisation. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates from ethnic minority candidates.
If you have any questions about our job vacancies or our recruitment process please contact us by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com or by calling 0114 263 4335.
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.
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.
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults involved in our work across the Trust.
For applicable roles applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and to the Disclosure & Barring Service for an appropriate level of disclosure, and also seek references for successful candidates.
Our Safeguarding Group plays an important role in leading our safeguarding activity and all staff carry responsibility in their work.