Nature Recovery Manager

Do you want to be a part of their new pioneering vision for Nature Recovery across Somerset?

Nature Recovery Manager (Job share)
Salary: £31,150 per annum pro rata (Actual salary: 0.6 £18,900)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part time
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar with opportunities for hybrid working

As Nature Recovery Manager you will take a lead role in the development and delivery of their Nature Recovery strategy; working with authorities, developers, land owners and statutory bodies to make a positive impact enabling the use of resources to deliver green infrastructure and nature recovery networks across the country.

Working with their existing Nature Recovery Manager on a job share basis, this post is focused on developing and delivering Somerset's Nature Recovery Network, targeting delivery to areas that will have the greatest impact and enable and engage stakeholders and communities to take meaningful action.

The role has a strong focus on land use particularly around planning policy, green infrastructure, and developments. The postholder will be responsible for establishing processes and policies for the charity to engage positively with the planning system and planning policies to deliver the best outcomes for nature and for communities.

In addition, the postholders will be leading on the charity's responses to planning applications and promoting and facilitating the co-ordinated delivery of green infrastructure and Nature Recovery Networks across county, delivering this through training of a team of volunteers, and through proactive engagement and providing training to planning authorities', statutory bodies, developers, and community groups across Somerset.

The hours are 22.5 per week from Wednesday to Friday and based at their Callow Rock Office with opportunities for home working. You will need to travel to locations around the county due to the rural nature of Somerset, by using your own car.

Benefits:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata)
• Flexible working including Time Off in Lieu & home working options
• Dedicated 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff
• Discounts in high street retailers
• Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions
• Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2 8th May 2023
Please note that they will review applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early if a suitable applicant is found.

Application Process:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

This charity is an Equal opportunities employer and they are dedicated to building a culturally diverse organisation where people are committed to working in an enabling environment. They encourage applications from women, minority groups and people with disabilities.

No agencies please.