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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Recruitment Brochure

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From the Chair 3 About us 4 Our Vision for 2040 5 Job Context 6 Job Description 7 Person Specification 8 Key Terms/ How to Apply 9 From the Chair 3

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Like other charities, the Trust is working within a (NWT) has set out its vision for background of huge political and regulatory changes. 2040 - that ‘the county has an Our excellent relationships with MPs and other key urban and rural landscape rich influencers (eg. local authorities, Natural , in wildlife for everyone’ - and has Forestry Commission, Local Nature Partnership) developed an accompanying are important for our work both locally and within strategic plan for 2017-22 as a stepping stone to the wider Wildlife Trust movement, helping to push that vision. The current CEO leaves a legacy of a Government to change the way public monies are long-standing and effective conservation ethos and, used to benefit the environment. importantly, a stable financial basis. Nevertheless, after a period of organisational change, there are Trustees are looking for a new CEO with a proven several new challenging processes in the early days track record of leadership and delivering strategic of implementation, and we need a CEO with the objectives, to work with a strong and active Council leadership to take these forward in order to gain the of Trustees and a skilled senior management team. desired long term benefits for the charity. Candidates need to have a passion for wildlife and NWT manages over 1300 hectares for wildlife, conservation, and ability to engage with people. including the nationally important Attenborough Financial and commercial skills are essential, in and Idle Valley reserves, which are also the settings the management of both the Trust and its two for our two visitor centres, run by one of our two subsidiaries, as are excellent communication skills. subsidiary companies. Complementing reserve management is our people engagement work, If you have the competencies and skills to build on our within which the Trust is recognised for its activities strong platform we look forward to your application. with young people and minority groups. Our other subsidiary, EMEC, provides environmental Ian Johnston consultancy services to a range of clients. Chair, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust About Us 4 We care for many nature reserves across the county, including Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust operates under four distinct at the Trust’s head office in Nottingham. The subsidiary a mixture of valuable wildlife habitats ranging from beautiful groups of activity: gifts its annual profit (2018 - £84k) as unrestricted income wildflower meadows to splendid ancient woodlands, which total to the Trust. more than 1300 Ha. We engage the local community through People and Wildlife Team - Audience Development and events, education and volunteering opportunities and seek to • Nature Reserve Management and monitoring. About Nottingham and the County ensure our county is a healthy and wildlife rich place to live. Conservation team – Conservation Strategy, Policy and The county of Nottinghamshire brings together the dynamic Including the two subsidiaries (see below) we have 80 staff (59 • Planning and cosmopolitan environment of a large city with a mix of FTEs) , two fantastic visitor and education centres, a few hundred Communications Team – Communications, PR and quiet market towns, rolling landscape and Sherwood Forest sheep and around 40 cows. Underpinning our delivery we have • Marketing (and the legend of Robin Hood). The county also boasts a circa 10,000 members, hundreds of regular volunteers, and Business Support & Development Team – Finance, fascinating history, including the industrial heritage of the around 40 corporate supporters. • Operations and Fundraising ex-coalfields, the literary heritage of Lord Byron and D H Lawrence, and interesting country houses and estates such as We are a leading voice in standing up for wildlife and the There are also two wholly owned subsidiaries that operate Newstead Abbey, Rufford and Clumber Park. environment. Particular attention is given to positively with their own board of directors, with the Nottinghamshire influencing the planning process at the district, county and Wildlife Trust CEO acting as Managing Director for both: Nottingham is a growing city which is undergoing continuing regional levels. We work nationally in partnership with sister investment in technology and arts. It is also a city that claims great Wildlife Trusts, especially our neighbouring Trusts. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd – operates the green credentials with more green flag parks than any other UK • two visitor and education centres (Attenborough and Idle city and the lowest carbon emissions of all of England’s largest Not only do we manage our own land, we also advise other Valley) that have more than half a million visits between them. cities. With a growing population and two major international landowners how to manage their land to benefit wildlife. We NWTTL employs 35 staff, delivering engagement for families, universities it is a city that combines cutting edge contemporary are currently developing a range of projects that link habitats young people, schools and groups, and providing a diverse with history; excitement and vibrancy with the tranquil. and landowners over large areas of land, placing wildlife range of training courses and lectures. As well as supporting conservation at the heart of decision making. the costs of running two leading edge centres and delivering Nottingham offers top class facilities for football, cricket, ice all of its engagement activity the subsidiary gifts its annual hockey, tennis, and water sports, all within a few minutes of the We aim to create a ‘Living Landscape’ for Nottinghamshire, with profit (2018 – £26k) as unrestricted income to the Trust. city centre, with over 400 bars and restaurants and an extensive a vision to recreate and reconnect our fragmented landscape. EMEC Ecological Consultancy Ltd – provides ecological range of museums, arts and a vibrant music culture. There are This involves restoring large areas of habitat, improving the • consultancy and associated land management across the desirable places to live with nationally recognised schools. connections between greenspaces and making the wider country. EMEC employs 16 staff and operates from a base landscape more wildlife friendly.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is run by a Council of Trustees according to the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Regulations.

We are also a partner in the largest voluntary organisation in the UK concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation, . This partnership, which has a federated structure, of 46 individual Trusts, manages more than 2,200 nature reserves, and has 765,000 members. Our Vision for 2040 5

Nottinghamshire has an urban and rural landscape rich in wildlife for everyone Within our vision we have three key drivers: delivering outputs for wildlife through our own • management of nature reserves and working with others to support the management of their sites, • enabling people to engage with and learn about wildlife, influencing what happens to nature and the environment • in Nottinghamshire in the future. Therefore, we will be an organisation that: DELIVERS exemplary, evidence based ownership and • management of nature reserves, including a suite of large landscape scale sites, for the benefit of wildlife and people. DELIVERS demonstrable gains, working with partners • where appropriate, in the restoration and enhancement of habitats and wildlife across the County. ENGAGES Nottinghamshire’s diverse population to • enthuse people with an understanding of the value of, and facilitate access to, wildlife and the natural world. ENGAGES with a thriving membership, volunteer and • local community base, working together to manage a network of sites of importance to wildlife and local people. INFLUENCES the people, businesses and other • organisations of Nottinghamshire to increase awareness of, and support for, sustainable environmental objectives. INFLUENCES key decision makers, as the leading and • respected organisation for environmental advice in the County. INFLUENCES the planning processes in general, by early • involvement, working with partners. INFLUENCES specific and measurable outputs in mineral Nottinghamshire has an urban and rural landscape • plans, local plans, and planning applications relating to impacts on biodiversity and NWT reserves. rich in wildlife for everyone Job Context 6

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has always had a reputation for being ambitious. In the last ten years it has opened up two major new nature reserves (Idle Valley and Skylarks - totalling more than 500Ha), developed two visitor and education centres that attract more than half a million visits between them; developed approaches to increase the diversity of our audiences and supporters - including areas relating to mental health, dementia, minority groups and those that traditionally have issues accessing nature reserves; working with neighbouring Trusts to implement a badger vaccination programme in the and developed a programme with young people in urban Nottingham that is attracting national interest.

In 2015, following several decades of great success in securing grant funding and, as a consequence, significant investment in the growth of the Trust’s physical asset base, the organisation commenced a period of refocus with the aims of reducing overheads, minimising the reliance on future grant funding to support core costs and reinvigorating volunteering. To date this work has included the development of an updated long-term vision and a new five year strategic plan, the reassessment of the Trust’s physical assets, the introduction of new management systems, a clear drive for diversity and the restructuring of the organisation to create a more efficient, effective and focused organisation. This initial focus on assets, systems and structure has already delivered a significant positive impact and, in a time of uncertainty around future project funding, resulted in the Trust being able to move forward with confidence from a position of stability.

The Trust has a committed staff, volunteer and supporter base that has been through a considerable amount of change but that continues to be ambitious and eager to drive forward with the vision for the organisation. This includes ambitious plans for developing our work in Sherwood Forest, building on the recent success as one of the partners awarded a grant by HLF to deliver the £3m Miner 2 Major Landscape Partnership Scheme, and our work with young people including campaigning to implement our new “Nottingham For Nature” manifesto. Job Description 7

1. JOB DESCRIPTION 2. JOB SPECIFICATION Job Title Line Management and Supervision People, Contacts and Representation Chief Executive Nottinghamshire Wildlife Direct line management and supervision of NWT Heads Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the • Trust (NWT) • of Department, EMEC Consultancy Managers and • Chair of Council, other Honorary Officers and Trustees, President Managing Director EMEC NWTTL Managers and Vice Presidents, and Local Groups, to facilitate effective • Managing Director Nottinghamshire Wildlife governance. • Trust Trading Limited (NWTTL) Responsibility, Budgets and Other Resources To facilitate meetings of Council and Resources & General Develop, with Council, the vision and strategy for the Trust. • Purposes Committee, support the Boards of NWTTL and EMEC, Working Base • Develop and deliver the business plans for the Trust and its and ensure other Trust committees operate effectively. The Old Ragged School • subsidiaries. To represent the Trust locally, regionally and nationally. • Responsible for the health and safety of all staff and volunteers. • To lead and motivate staff and volunteers so that their Responsible to • To oversee the development and implementation of policy to • contributions are maximised, providing support and clarification Chair of Trustees • further the Trust’s objectives. on roles and responsibilities. • Chair of EMEC To ensure effective operational management within the Trust. To ensure positive relationships with key partner organisations • Chair of NWTTL • Develop appropriate organisational and management structures • such as statutory agencies, local authorities, corporate bodies, • • for the Trust, and implement mechanisms and systems to funders, NGOs and others, seeking to influence their policies and Responsible for support these structures. activities for the benefit of wildlife, and to secure resources for All staff and volunteers across the charity and Overall responsibility for the budget. the Trust to deliver its objectives. • subsidiaries. Direct line responsibility for: • To liaise effectively with the Auditors, Bank, Investment To engage with key decision makers including MPs, MEPs, Heads of Departments – NWT x 4 • Managers and other external bodies to ensure the most effective • Councillors, industry leaders and community champions to • Consultancy Managers – EMEC x 3 operation of the Trust’s finances. position the organisation and advocate its objectives. • Trading Managers – NWTTL x 2 To ensure that the Trust’s and its subsidiaries’ finances and To represent the Trust on key partnerships to promote the Trust’s • • financial reporting are managed to a high standard. • objectives. Overall Purpose of Job To take overall responsibility for managing and mitigating risk for To ensure the Trust effectively participates in, and makes positive Strategic leadership for, and overall • the Trust. • contributions to, the work of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts • management of, NWT and its subsidiaries and The Wildlife Trusts movement. Work Complexity To maintain effective working relationships with East Midlands Main Responsibilities To take responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation • Wildlife Trusts and facilitate joint working where appropriate. Overall management of NWT and its • and policy, in particular Health and Safety, Employment Law, To represent the Trust in a wide range of settings, including with • subsidiaries. Charity Law and Environmental Law. • the media, acting as an ambassador to promote the organisation To ensure the delivery of the Trust’s strategy To undertake all other duties appropriate to the post, as and its work, and to raise its profile. • for wildlife and people throughout the county. • delegated by Chair of Council. To provide strong and visible strategic Working Conditions • leadership for all Trust and subsidiary staff, Decision Making, Creativity and Innovation Full Time volunteers and members. To lead in the development and delivery of strategies and • Permanent • business plans, working with the senior management teams of • This role is based at the Trust offices on Brook Street in Sneinton the Trust and its subsidiaries. • Market but there will be a need for regular travel across the To identify and prioritise development opportunities for the Trust County and occasional travel across the country. • and its subsidiaries in line with its strategic vision. Regular evening and weekend working will be required. To work with the Chair of Council to facilitate effective and • • relevant governance. Person Specification 8

(All criteria are essential unless otherwise stated)

Experience Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline • At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management • position Proven track record of leadership and strategic planning • Proven record of developing projects and raising funds • Work within the voluntary sector either professionally or as • a volunteer (Desirable) • Experience of dealing with the media (Desirable) • Experience of charity financial management (Desirable) Competence, Knowledge & Skills Financial knowledge with the ability to manage complex • budgets and assess financial information and data • Ability to foster external relationships • Excellent communicator • Proven record in human resource management • IT literate including proficient with Microsoft suite • General knowledge of the environmental movement • Appreciation of the voluntary sector and its ethos Personal Qualities Initiative to be able to take the Trust forward and to develop • policies and strategies Confident, entrepreneurial personality • High level of personal integrity and professional standards • of behaviour • Ability to inspire and motivate others • Excellent organisational and self-management skills • Confident public speaker Key Terms & How to Apply 9

Key Terms The role will be based at The Old Ragged School, • Brook Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EA

The post is permanent with a standard working week of • 37.5 hours. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. • The package will include a salary of £65k pa A Pension scheme is available with 8% employer’s • contribution

Annual Leave entitlement is 25 days plus bank holidays and • concessionary days

How to Apply Applications should be made through the Networx portal and include a completed application form. To arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact

Alex Rogers, HR Officer on 0115 958 8242. No agencies at this stage please.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Sunday 23rd September 2018

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th October at our Visitor Centre in Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you for your interest in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust