Community Ecologist
Closing date: Thursday 30 July 2026 Salary: £30,633 Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time Location: Rainton Meadows, Mallard Way, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU
There has never been a more important time to evidence the state of nature and for communities to champion its recovery in their local landscapes. This role will deliver survey and monitoring of habitats and species from Tees to Tyne and empower local communities to be at the heart of nature's recovery.
Through listening, engaging and upskilling communities, volunteers and partners you will inspire people to evidence nature's recovery on their doorstep, and encourage active involvement in citizen science to inform actions for nature.
Job reference: Durham Wildlife Trust Community Ecologist
In this role you will be responsible for the development and delivery of habitat and species survey and monitoring and community citizen science projects from Tees to Tyne. You'll make links with local people and communities, listen to their priorities and integrate them into appropriate skills training and methods to monitor and record nature that will inform local action and regional priorities.
For full role details, please see job pack below.
Term: Full time for 12 months, potential for extension subject to funding.
How to apply: please complete the application form below and provide a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role. Submit the form and statement as two documents by email to - using Community Ecologist in the subject line.
Closing date: 5pm on 30th July, 2026.
Interviews: are scheduled to take place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Should you have any concerns regarding availability for interview, please contact
Durham Wildlife Trust Community Ecologist Job Pack