Wilder Communities Officer Covering communities and incorpo

Overview

The Wilder Communities Officer (Central), covering the central communities of Somerset and incorporating the Climate Adaptation Project into their role, is a new role at Somerset Wildlife Trust. We’re looking for someone who brings knowledge and experience of climate change and nature-based solutions, together with skills in community organising and engagement to support communities across Somerset with climate adaptation and meaningful action for nature.

The post will be focused on work across the central part of Somerset. In the first year you’ll work with team members from the engagement and nature recovery projects teams to form an Act to Adapt project team, supporting the delivery of a funded project across Somerset to support communities to develop plans to adapt their local areas to the impacts of climate change.

Beyond this you’ll build on the ’Act to Adapt’ process to engage with new and existing individuals, community leaders and community groups across Central Somerset to develop working relationships that seek to take positive action for nature in their local areas by identifying opportunities and developing action plans.