Senior Projects Officer - Wilder Hickling

Overview

is a year-round haven for wildlife situated at the heart of a thriving local community and attracting a wide range of visitors. Bringing together work streams in ecological management, estate management, visitor experience and engagement, this project is based on a shared vision and aims to deliver ecological, social and economic wellbeing outcomes for the nature reserve and the surrounding area. The post offers an excellent opportunity for a senior projects officer to build their experience supporting a high profile, multidisciplinary strategic project in cooperation with colleagues, partners and the local community working with a project team from across the Trust.

Location:

Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
. This is an exciting time for Norfolk's largest conservation charity as it celebrates its centenary year and continues to expand its vital work for Norfolk's wildlife.

• Provide project support and co-ordination for the development phase of the Wilder Hickling project, including detailed planning and deliverables to obtain permissions and funding for the delivery phase.
• Support the project manager in driving delivery and enabling the organisation to realise the project vision for Wilder Hickling.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners and the local community to ensure cross-disciplinary coordination across ecological management, estate management, and visitor experience.

• Proven project management skills from previous roles, including general project management support and specialist multi-disciplinary support.
• Experience with in a project management framework is essential; qualifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior projects officer to support the delivery of the development phase of a project to deliver an inspiring future vision for Hickling Broad and Marshes. The largest of the Broads, Hickling. Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk, including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.

The initial closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 20th July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy will remain open until filled and interviews will be arranged as appropriate. Previous applicants need not apply. If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.