Action for Nature Manager in Nottingham

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and highly organised manager with a proven track record in community organising, mobilising or volunteer coordination who can lead our Wilder Communities and Volunteering Team.

These are exciting times for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Last year, we undertook a review of our ambitious Wilder Nottinghamshire 2030 strategy to give even greater focus to our work on our land, with communities and partners, and through influencing others. Following this strategy review, the Trust has aligned structures and roles to ensure that we are equipped to maximise our impact for nature, attract increased support and remain resilient and sustainable over the long term in a rapidly changing external environment.

The new structure has created a number of opportunities to bring in new talent, ideas and energy to the organisation, to make a strategic investment in our future capability. Time is running out to address the joint nature and climate crises and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has a hugely important role to play in our county, and as part of the wider Wildlife Trust movement, to help reverse local nature loss and mobilise action for nature recovery.

You’ll demonstrate excellent management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a highly effective team. You will be responsible for the growth, development and delivery of opportunities for involvement in nature’s recovery through overall coordination of long-term community programmes comprising the Wilder Nottinghamshire Network and a high-quality volunteering offer across the Trust, including opportunities for all ages.

Working with the Director of Action for Nature, you will also help to secure funds for future projects and explore new ways of working. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Travel will be required, so a driving licence is essential.

Our Culture: We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

Equal Opportunity: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Disability: If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position.

Employment checks: We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Employment of ex-offenders: This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.