SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Transcription

1 Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Responsible to: Supporter Development Officer The Director Purpose of post: To develop and broaden income generation from LRWT's members and supporters including regular individual giving, appeals, legacies, major donors and corporate members. Main responsibilities: Research, develop and implement strategies, initiatives and opportunities that increase income from new and existing members and supporters, integrating new initiatives with current programmes, including: o regular individual giving o appeals o legacies o major donors o corporate members and working with the Membership Officer and other staff to enhance and retain support for the Trust Assist with implementation of coherent branding for LRWT and its charitable group activities Assist with development and co-ordination of a social media programme to support member and donor engagement Work with and advise the Director on initiatives connected with membership recruitment and fund-raising including existing face-to-face strategies Other duties To act as an effective ambassador for LRWT at events, networking and other opportunities Provide regular support and supervision to any volunteers allocated to the post Develop and maintain relevant contacts / relationships including across the Wildlife Trusts movement Any other duties reasonably required SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential: Proven experience of income-generation and marketing techniques, processes and delivery Writing inspiring copy for appeals / campaigns etc A 'people person' with good inter-personal skills, enthusiastic and confident working with the public and potential supporters Analytical and numerical skills Good all-round IT skills competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent administration and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines Page 1 of 5

2 Ability to work without close supervision, individually and as part of a team Full, current driving licence Desirable Experience of the charitable / voluntary sector and / or membership organisations Experience of using CRM databases Experience of social media platforms for promotion and marketing Understanding of Data Protection legislation Interest in the natural world and conservation KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employer: Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Place of work: The Trust s Central Office, currently at The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester. The office is a no smoking area. Salary: c 23,000 depending on experience Length of contract: The post is an established position Hours of work: 35 per week Flexible working will be required to include occasional evenings and weekends. Payment for overtime worked in excess of the standard working week is not available, but time off in lieu may be taken by prior arrangement with line managers. Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days plus statutory public holidays per annum. Pension: The Trust operates an Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme and pays an employer contribution of up to 7% of gross salary contingent on a 50% matching contribution from the employee. Death in Service: Death in service cover is provided at three times annual salary Training: A training budget is allocated to this post and on-the-job training will also be given. Travel: Trust vehicles will be used, if available, otherwise the standard Trust mileage rate will be payable for the business use of the post-holder s private car. Probation period: A probationary period of three months applies, during which new employees are expected to demonstrate their suitability for the post. Equal opportunities: The Trust s Equality and Diversity Policy is available on request. The requirements for outdoor work in areas with access difficulties should be borne in mind by applicants. Environmental policy: The post-holder will be expected to carry out their job responsibilities in an environmentally-aware manner, ensuring as little damage to the environment as possible. LRWT aim to ensure all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently. The post-holder will be expected to apply sound value for money principles in undertaking purchasing or supply of goods and services. Page 2 of 5

3 HOW TO APPLY To apply, please forward a comprehensive CV together with a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages). In your statement please provide evidence of your suitability against the criteria in the Person Specification and explain why you are interested in the position. You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, relevant to this role. References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. Please ensure you have included appropriate mobile, work and home telephone numbers. Completed application forms must be returned either: By to: sbentley@lrwt.org.uk By post to: Simon Bentley Director Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust The Old Mill 9 Soar Lane Leicester LE3 5DE We will acknowledge receipt of applications sent by . If you apply by post and wish us to confirm that your application has arrived, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope, marked Application arrived. Candidates wishing to have an informal chat about the post with Simon Bentley, Director of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, can arrange this by ing sbentley@lrwt.org.uk RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE Deadline for Applications Sunday 20 th May at midnight. Interviews Interviews will be held at the Trust s office in Leicester on Wednesday 6 th June. Page 3 of 5

4 The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust BACKGROUND INFORMATION Our Vision A Living Landscape rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by all. Our Mission To protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland and to engage people with nature. Our work The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is an independent, locally based charity established in 1956 by a small group of naturalists. It has grown considerably in recent years and developed important work for nature conservation and for local people who care about the future of their natural environment: Protecting precious places We care for 35 nature reserves covering 1,234 hectares (3,048 acres), spread across Leicestershire and Rutland. From woodland to meadows, wetland to heaths, our nature reserves comprise some of the most important wildlife and geological sites in the two counties with 19 being Sites of Special Scientific Interest and two designated as National Nature Reserves. As well as containing wonderfully rich and varied animal and plant species, the nature reserves are also important places for people to visit and appreciate outstanding wildlife. Rutland Water Nature Reserve, managed by the Trust on behalf of Anglian Water, is possibly the best known of the Trust s reserves and has become one of the most important wildfowl sanctuaries in Great Britain, regularly holding in excess of 20,000 waterfowl. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a European Special Protection Area and internationally recognised as a globally important wetland site (Ramsar). We also spend a considerable amount of time and resources providing advice to other landowners on land management and nature conservation issues, with a focus on safeguarding and promoting Local Wildlife Sites the best places for wildlife outside legally protected land. The Trust is also developing innovative Living Landscape large area projects. Encouraging people to enjoy nature We offer everyone the chance to experience some of Leicestershire and Rutland s fantastic wildlife. Activities and events are organised throughout the year, everything from badger watches to the annual Birdfair. Inspiring and educating We invest in the future by helping people of all ages to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of nature. Children can take part too our junior club Wildlife Watch is for young people who want to find out more about wildlife, make friends and have fun. Page 4 of 5

5 The Trust s Outreach Education Programme is designed specifically to be delivered in local schools, and the main focus is Forest School with experienced staff helping children develop their confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning entirely outdoors. Research and survey We monitor, study and record the wildlife of our counties to identify special places and important species, to inform land management and promote nature conservation, and to protect local biodiversity. Defending nature We stand up for wildlife, protecting threatened habitats like wildflower meadows and rare species such as ospreys, otters, bats and water voles. The Rutland Osprey Project at Rutland Water achieved notable success in 2001 with the first osprey chick to hatch in central England for 150 years. In 2017 there were 8 nests fledging 15 chicks, bringing a total of 132 chicks fledged from Rutland nests. The Trust at a Glance Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is a membership organisation, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Founded in 1956 the Trust is a registered charity (no ) and a company limited by guarantee (no ). More than 15,500 members currently support the Trust s work. The Trust is managed by a Council of Trustees elected from its members who provide the overall direction for the development of the Trust. On a day-to-day basis the work of the Trust is delivered by a professional team of around 30 staff and more than 600 active volunteers. In addition, our local members groups provide guided walks, lectures and talks, events and social events throughout the year. Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is one of 47 separate Wildlife Trusts that form a powerful conservation network of local charities taking effective action to protect the UK s unique natural heritage. For more information on the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, see our website Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester LE3 5DE Telephone info@lrwt.org.uk Page 5 of 5