Attenborough Investment Lead in Nottingham

Location: The Old Ragged School, Nottingham/Attenborough Nature Centre

Help shape one of the UK's most significant nature investment opportunities. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is seeking an exceptional Investment Lead to develop a transformational investment proposition for the future of Attenborough Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre.

We’re seeking an experienced professional with a proven record of developing and securing investment for ambitious projects. You’ll demonstrate excellent project management skills with the ability to inspire and engage with senior investors, funders and strategic partners.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and a passion for creating lasting impact. You will lead the development of a compelling vision that brings together conservation, placemaking, regeneration, education, visitor economy and commercial opportunities into a major investment proposition capable of attracting significant public, philanthropic and private sector funding.

Working closely with senior leaders, partners and specialist advisors, you will play a pivotal role in securing the future of one of the region's most important natural assets. This is more than a fundraising or development role. It is an opportunity to help create a landmark vision for one of the UK's most treasured nature reserves and leave a lasting legacy for wildlife, communities and future generations.

For full details of the role and its responsibilities, as well as details of the key experiences, skills and qualifications required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check. We are planning on holding interviews on the 17th and 18th of September.

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 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.