Full Time | Initial 1-Year Contract | Based in Peel, Isle of Man Salary: £27,191 - £27,978 per annum

Help communities restore nature across the Isle of Man.

Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Wilder Communities Officer to help deliver community-led nature recovery across the Island.

This exciting role will support local communities, volunteers, schools, landowners and partner organisations to create, manage and monitor habitats that contribute to a thriving Nature Recovery Network. Combining practical conservation, ecology, horticulture and community engagement, you'll empower people to take action for wildlife through projects ranging from wildlife-friendly gardening and community growing to habitat restoration, citizen science and volunteer stewardship.

You'll play a key role in developing MWT's flagship Close Corvalley Community Garden, supporting Community Reserves, delivering training and events, and helping communities lead their own nature recovery initiatives using The Wildlife Trusts' #TeamWilder approach.

We're looking for someone with:

• A passion for nature recovery and community engagement.
• Knowledge of ecology, conservation, horticulture or environmental management.
• Experience working with volunteers, community groups or public audiences.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across a wide range of projects.
• A full, clean driving licence.

What we offer:

• Salary of £27,191 - £27,978.
• 38 days annual leave (25 days plus 10 Bank Holidays and 3 days at Christmas).
• 5% employer pension contribution following probation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference for wildlife and communities across the Isle of Man.

The role is based in Peel with regular travel across the Island and occasional evening and weekend work.

Join us and help inspire and support a wilder Isle of Man.

Enquiries and applications (two page CV plus one page covering letter) should be sent to Graham Makepeace-Warne, CEO: graham@mwt.im

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 30th August 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd September at our Peel Head Office or online.