At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead partnership development and secure funding for exciting countryside projects.
- Company: Join KCC, a diverse and inclusive organisation dedicated to community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to work in beautiful Trosley Country Park.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature conservation and community engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in bid writing, project development, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36264 - 39760 £ per year.
This is a great opportunity to work across two Countryside Management Partnerships (CMPS) based at Trosley Country Park. The role is pivotal to helping maintain the work of the CMPS through partnership working, project development, profile raising and crucially bid writing and securing external/project funding, supporting the delivery of projects and investment across the partnerships.
If you have experience in bid writing, external funding and project development this is a role for you. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they have worked with a range of partners and organisations in developing projects and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be working as part of a team and with the CMP manager to unlock opportunities in the exciting and developing North Kent & Woods National Nature Reserve and the wider partnership areas of North, West and Mid Kent.
You should demonstrate knowledge and ideally experience in countryside management, with a good understanding of landscape and nature conservation management, public access & interpretation, environmental education, and be educated to HNC, HND or degree level in a relevant subject. You will be reliable and possess good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. You will be required to attend the office but can also work at home. This is a varied role with the opportunity to make a real impact across a range of partnership projects and initiatives.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Partnership Development Lead employer: Kent County Council
KCC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth. Located in the picturesque Trosley Country Park, employees benefit from a unique environment that fosters collaboration on impactful countryside management projects, while enjoying flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to making a difference in the community, KCC stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
