We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Wilder Communities Officer to lead a programme of work engaging communities within our Wild Peak project area.
The role
In the Wilder Communities Team our purpose is to work collaboratively and inclusively to ensure that everyone can have the opportunity to notice and connect with nature, wherever they live. By achieving this we will improve health and wellbeing through connecting more people to nature.
In this role you’ll inspire and enable people to be involved in nature recovery projects, Junior Rangers, Nature Tots and school visits. You will develop our work with communities through volunteer projects and community organising approaches and support communities to improve biodiversity in their local area.
To be successful you will be passionate about supporting community action, improving people’s wellbeing through nature connection and inspiring others to care and act for nature.
About you
This role might be right for you if:
- You have experience of working with community groups to help them take action for nature.
- You are passionate about improving people’s wellbeing through nature connection and inspiring others to care and act for nature.
- You are confident in engaging and informing groups from all backgrounds.
- You are confident to deliver talks to schools, landowners and community groups.
- You have significant experience of developing and leading volunteer programmes.
We are happy to talk flexible working!
This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.
Interviews are planned for 5th June 2024.
What we can offer you
- Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement
- Climate Perks (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport)
- 9.5% employer pension contribution
- Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career
- A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills
- A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere
