City of Nature Officer

We are looking for someone to help us bring nature to the heart of Sunderland’s communities, delivering our City of Nature Sunderland project. You will help us connect with disadvantaged and marginalised communities, working alongside project partners to organise nature-based activities that help improve wellbeing and the environment. A track record in community engagement and partnership working would be beneficial to this role.

The City of Nature Project Officer will lead the delivery of City of Nature Sunderland, a three-year, community-led environmental programme designed to engage Sunderland’s most disadvantaged and marginalised communities in nature-based activities. The role combines environmental education, community organising and partnership working to engage residents to take action for nature and sustainability.

Working alongside the ICOS Translation and Support Officer, you will produce activities which enable Sunderland residents to take action for local nature and learn sustainable behaviours which improve their own wellbeing and the environment.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026, interviews are scheduled to take place at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, DH4 6PU on Tuesday 24th February.