Contents. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Recruitment Brochure. Protecting Wildlife for the Future

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1 Contents 2 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Recruitment Brochure Protecting Wildlife for the Future

2 Contents 2 From the Chair 3 About us 4 Our Vision for Job Context 6 Job Description 7 Person Specification 8 Key Terms/ How to Apply 9

3 From the Chair 3 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NWT) has set out its vision for that the county has an urban and rural landscape rich in wildlife for everyone - and has developed an accompanying strategic plan for as a stepping stone to that vision. The current CEO leaves a legacy of a long-standing and effective conservation ethos and, importantly, a stable financial basis. Nevertheless, after a period of organisational change, there are several new challenging processes in the early days of implementation, and we need a CEO with the leadership to take these forward in order to gain the desired long term benefits for the charity. NWT manages over 1300 hectares for wildlife, including the nationally important Attenborough and Idle Valley reserves, which are also the settings for our two visitor centres, run by one of our two subsidiary companies. Complementing reserve management is our people engagement work, within which the Trust is recognised for its activities with young people and minority groups. Our other subsidiary, EMEC, provides environmental consultancy services to a range of clients. Like other charities, the Trust is working within a background of huge political and regulatory changes. Our excellent relationships with MPs and other key influencers (eg. local authorities, Natural England, Forestry Commission, Local Nature Partnership) are important for our work both locally and within the wider Wildlife Trust movement, helping to push Government to change the way public monies are used to benefit the environment. Trustees are looking for a new CEO with a proven track record of leadership and delivering strategic objectives, to work with a strong and active Council of Trustees and a skilled senior management team. Candidates need to have a passion for wildlife and conservation, and ability to engage with people. Financial and commercial skills are essential, in the management of both the Trust and its two subsidiaries, as are excellent communication skills. If you have the competencies and skills to build on our strong platform we look forward to your application. Ian Johnston Chair, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

4 4 About Us We care for many nature reserves across the county, including a mixture of valuable wildlife habitats ranging from beautiful wildflower meadows to splendid ancient woodlands, which total more than 1300 Ha. We engage the local community through events, education and volunteering opportunities and seek to ensure our county is a healthy and wildlife rich place to live. Including the two subsidiaries (see below) we have 80 staff (59 FTEs), two fantastic visitor and education centres, a few hundred sheep and around 40 cows. Underpinning our delivery we have circa 10,000 members, hundreds of regular volunteers, and around 40 corporate supporters. We are a leading voice in standing up for wildlife and the environment. Particular attention is given to positively influencing the planning process at the district, county and regional levels. We work nationally in partnership with sister Wildlife Trusts, especially our neighbouring Trusts. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust operates under four distinct groups of activity: and Wildlife Team - Audience Development and People Nature Reserve Management and monitoring. team Conservation Strategy, Policy and Conservation Planning Team Communications, PR and Communications Marketing Support & Development Team Finance, Business Operations and Fundraising There are also two wholly owned subsidiaries that operate with their own board of directors, with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust CEO acting as Managing Director for both: Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd operates the Nottinghamshire two visitor and education centres (Attenborough and Idle Not only do we manage our own land, we also advise other landowners how to manage their land to benefit wildlife. We are currently developing a range of projects that link habitats and landowners over large areas of land, placing wildlife conservation at the heart of decision making. We aim to create a Living Landscape for Nottinghamshire, with a vision to recreate and reconnect our fragmented landscape. This involves restoring large areas of habitat, improving the connections between greenspaces and making the wider 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, The Wildlife Trusts. This partnership, which has a federated structure, of 46 individual Trusts, manages more than 2,200 nature reserves, and has 765,000 members. Valley) that have more than half a million visits between them. NWTTL employs 35 staff, delivering engagement for families, young people, schools and groups, and providing a diverse range of training courses and lectures. As well as supporting the costs of running two leading edge centres and delivering all of its engagement activity the subsidiary gifts its annual profit ( k) as unrestricted income to the Trust. EMEC Ecological Consultancy Ltd provides ecological consultancy and associated land management across the country. EMEC employs 16 staff and operates from a base at the Trust s head office in Nottingham. The subsidiary gifts its annual profit ( k) as unrestricted income to the Trust. About Nottingham and the County The county of Nottinghamshire brings together the dynamic and cosmopolitan environment of a large city with a mix of quiet market towns, rolling landscape and Sherwood Forest (and the legend of Robin Hood). The county also boasts a fascinating history, including the industrial heritage of the ex-coalfields, the literary heritage of Lord Byron and D H Lawrence, and interesting country houses and estates such as Newstead Abbey, Rufford and Clumber Park. Nottingham is a growing city which is undergoing continuing investment in technology and arts. It is also a city that claims great green credentials with more green flag parks than any other UK city and the lowest carbon emissions of all of England s largest cities. With a growing population and two major international universities it is a city that combines cutting edge contemporary with history; excitement and vibrancy with the tranquil. Nottingham offers top class facilities for football, cricket, ice hockey, tennis, and water sports, all within a few minutes of the city centre, with over 400 bars and restaurants and an extensive range of museums, arts and a vibrant music culture. There are desirable places to live with nationally recognised schools.

5 Our Vision for 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 plans, local plans, and planning applications relating to impacts on biodiversity and NWT reserves. Nottinghamshire has an urban and rural landscape rich in wildlife for everyone

6 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 East Midlands 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.

7 Job Description 7 1. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Chief Executive Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NWT) Managing Director EMEC Managing Director Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Limited (NWTTL) Working Base The Old Ragged School Responsible to Chair of Trustees Chair of EMEC Chair of NWTTL Responsible for All staff and volunteers across the charity and subsidiaries. Direct line responsibility for: Heads of Departments NWT x 4 Consultancy Managers EMEC x 3 Trading Managers NWTTL x 2 Overall Purpose of Job Strategic leadership for, and overall management of, NWT and its subsidiaries Main Responsibilities Overall management of NWT and its subsidiaries. To ensure the delivery of the Trust s strategy for wildlife and people throughout the county. To provide strong and visible strategic leadership for all Trust and subsidiary staff, volunteers and members. 2. JOB SPECIFICATION Line Management and Supervision Direct line management and supervision of NWT Heads of Department, EMEC Consultancy Managers and NWTTL Managers Responsibility, Budgets and Other Resources Develop, with Council, the vision and strategy for the Trust. Develop and deliver the business plans for the Trust and its subsidiaries. Responsible for the health and safety of all staff and volunteers. To oversee the development and implementation of policy to further the Trust s objectives. To ensure effective operational management within the Trust. Develop appropriate organisational and management structures for the Trust, and implement mechanisms and systems to support these structures. Overall responsibility for the budget. To liaise effectively with the Auditors, Bank, Investment Managers and other external bodies to ensure the most effective operation of the Trust s finances. To ensure that the Trust s and its subsidiaries finances and financial reporting are managed to a high standard. To take overall responsibility for managing and mitigating risk for the Trust. Work Complexity To take responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation and policy, in particular Health and Safety, Employment Law, Charity Law and Environmental Law. To undertake all other duties appropriate to the post, as delegated by Chair of Council. Decision Making, Creativity and Innovation To lead in the development and delivery of strategies and business plans, working with the senior management teams of the Trust and its subsidiaries. To identify and prioritise development opportunities for the Trust and its subsidiaries in line with its strategic vision. To work with the Chair of Council to facilitate effective and relevant governance. People, Contacts and Representation Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the Chair of Council, other Honorary Officers and Trustees, President and Vice Presidents, and Local Groups, to facilitate effective governance. To facilitate meetings of Council and Resources & General Purposes Committee, support the Boards of NWTTL and EMEC, and ensure other Trust committees operate effectively. To represent the Trust locally, regionally and nationally. To lead and motivate staff and volunteers so that their contributions are maximised, providing support and clarification on roles and responsibilities. To ensure positive relationships with key partner organisations such as statutory agencies, local authorities, corporate bodies, funders, NGOs and others, seeking to influence their policies and activities for the benefit of wildlife, and to secure resources for the Trust to deliver its objectives. To engage with key decision makers including MPs, MEPs, Councillors, industry leaders and community champions to position the organisation and advocate its objectives. To represent the Trust on key partnerships to promote the Trust s objectives. To ensure the Trust effectively participates in, and makes positive contributions to, the work of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and The Wildlife Trusts movement. To maintain effective working relationships with East Midlands Wildlife Trusts and facilitate joint working where appropriate. To represent the Trust in a wide range of settings, including with the media, acting as an ambassador to promote the organisation and its work, and to raise its profile. Working Conditions Full Time Permanent This role is based at the Trust offices on Brook Street in Sneinton Market but there will be a need for regular travel across the County and occasional travel across the country. Regular evening and weekend working will be required.

8 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

9 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 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