Wildlife and Countryside Link - Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Would you like to help create a brighter future for nature?
We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help develop, advocate and win policy improvements for nature, with a particular focus on the marine environment.
The Government has promised to halt the decline of wildlife and protect 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030. The marine environment is on the frontline of action – how can we restore habitats at the same time as huge investment in renewable energy? How can we restore fish stocks in a way that supports the future of coastal communities? How can we lead the way on reducing the pollution that is blighting our seas?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help environmental organisations agree bold answers to key questions like these. This role will manage our marine, bycatch and marine mammal working groups to secure ambitious progress of protection and recovery of the marine environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be to work alongside some of the leading experts in marine policy to deliver joint policy that will transform nature at sea.
You will also play a key role in delivering environmental priorities to key influencers in Government and in Parliament.
So, we are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a good networker with the ability to listen and negotiate, and a reasoned and convincing style of written and verbal communication, with a passion for nature conservation.
Find more information here. To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form to recruitment@wcl.org.uk.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4th September 2026.
Bumblebee Conservation Trust - Conservation Projects Manager (secondment opportunity)
Bumblebee Conservation Trust is pleased to offer a 12-month secondment opportunity for a Conservation Projects Manager based in South East England, to support the delivery of their conservation work during a period of maternity leave cover. Bumblebee Conservation Trust want their staff team to better reflect the diversity of the communities and partners they work with. They recognise that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the organisation and in parts of the environmental and conservation sector. They therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds. This is part of their commitment to take positive action to encourage applications from underrepresented groups and to widen access to opportunities across the conservation sector. For further details and to be sent the application pack, please contact recruitment@bumblebeeconservation.org.
Find more information and how to apply here.
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 19th August.
League Against Cruel Sports - Creative Assistant
League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) is currently recruiting for a Creative Assistant to join their friendly and committed Marketing team. This is a vital role that will support the creation and development of design and creative output across both digital and print channels. It’s a varied and fast-paced role that assists with the design and production of League marketing output. Key responsibilities include designing digital and print materials, ensuring quality and adherence to brand identity, supporting the Brand and Creative Manager in ensuring an efficient and effective workflow of creative projects, and supporting activity across the Marketing team, including social media, website and email work, as needed. Find more information and how to apply here.
LACS is looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Froglife - Head of Science & Research
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Science and Research portfolio at Froglife. The main focus of the role will be 1) management and successful completion of three Natural England research projects (on common toad, adder and grass snake), 2) co-supervision of four PhD projects (with the University of Reading and Herriot-Watt University) and one Masters (Hartpury University) on reptile and amphibian conservation, common toad life cycle, impact of pollutants on amphibians, grass snake habitat management and toad patrol ‘life cycles’, and 3) coordination of volunteer and undergraduate research activity. The postholder will also be responsible for oversight of some areas of activity by Wildlife and Countryside Link (currently Invasive Species, Planning and Land Use, Wildlife Crime groups). More information and how to apply is here. 3 days/week, fixed term for 2 years. Closing date Wednesday 2nd September.
Member organisation vacancies pages:
A Rocha UK
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Angling Trust
Bat Conservation Trust
British Ecological Society
Born Free
British Canoeing
British Mountaineering Council
Buglife
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Butterfly Conservation
Campaign for National Parks
CHEMTrust
The Countryside Charity
ClientEarth
Council for British Archaeology
CPRE
Earthwatch Europe
Environmental Investigation Agency UK
FOUR PAWS
Freshwater Habitats Trust
Friends of the Earth
Forest Stewardship Council
Froglife
Greenpeace
Humane Society International
Institute of Fisheries Management
International Fund for Animal Welfare
John Muir Trust
League Against Cruel Sports
The Mammal Society
Marine Conservation Society
Keep Britain Tidy
The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
National Trust
Open Spaces Society
ORCA
People's Trust for Endangered Species
Planet Patrol
Plantlife
Ramblers
Rewilding Britain
The Rivers Trust
RSPB
RSPCA
Shark Trust
Surfers Against Sewage
The Conservation Volunteers
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
The Wildlife Trusts
Woodland Trust
WWF
Youth Hostel Association
Zoological Society of London
