Job Description

Based at Kent Wildlife Trust HQ at least one day per week with the option to work from home. Up to full-time hours available. This role is offered on a temporary 6 months contract with the possibility of extension subject to funding.



Are you a self-motivated, highly organised problem-solver looking to apply your skills where they'll make a real-world difference? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team shaping the future of nature recovery?



We're looking for an outstanding Business Support Officer to join the Development Directorate at Kent Wildlife Trust - a strategic team that hosts secretariat functions for Wilder Carbon Ltd and Rebuilding Nature, and leads digital innovation and project coordination across the organisation.



This is an exciting, varied role offering a front-row seat to some of the most ambitious work happening in the UK's nature and climate space.

What you'll do:

Provide critical administrative and organisational support to the Rebuilding Nature and Wilder Carbon secretariat teams - including managing governance schedules, meeting logistics, preparing papers, and follow-ups. Act as Executive Assistant to the Director of Development, managing their calendar, communications, and helping keep everything running smoothly. Support the Digital Development team and wider project coordination functions, helping drive innovation and deliver systems that support effective working across the Trust. Contribute to continuous improvement - identifying inefficiencies, refining systems, and helping embed new ways of working.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

Are highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset Have proven experience in administrative or executive support roles Can manage multiple deadlines calmly and professionally Are a confident communicator and quick learner who's ready to adapt and grow Want to apply your skills to a cause that matters - delivering meaningful impact for people, nature and climate

What you'll be part of:

Kent Wildlife Trust is at the forefront of the UK's efforts to reverse biodiversity loss, restore natural ecosystems, and reshape how nature is valued in our economy. You'll be supporting major innovations like Wilder Carbon - a gold standard for voluntary nature-based carbon - and Rebuilding Nature, a growing cross-sector alliance working to build a Strategic Nature Network across the UK.

What we will offer in return:

We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you're at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us.

Next steps:

If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.

We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.

Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role.

The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!