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SalaryThis exciting new role will play a vital part in supporting core UK Rainforest Network NGO’s and Alliances across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to increase collective impact, advocacy and effectiveness towards temperate rainforest conservation.
This role sits within the National Trust’s central Whole Trust Consultancy and you will be officially based at our UK headquarters at Heelis in Wiltshire. However, there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the project. The role will also involve occasional travel to sites to meet with key UK Rainforest Network stakeholders.
This is a part-time, fixed term role ending after 24 months, 15 hours per week. What it's like to work here We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine.
We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve.
We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that.
Reporting to National Trust’s National Specialist - Trees & Woodland Adviser, you will be working closely with our UK Rainforest Network partners to:
•Develop and lead an innovative and joined-up partnership project for the wider UK Rainforest Network to follow and benefit from
•Co-ordinate regular UK Rainforest Network meetings, providing support with governance, agendas and reporting
•Organise a review of current UK Rainforest management guidance across the partnership, bringing greater consistency and clarity to best practice guides and resources
•Support co-ordination, fundraising and research activity with priority temperate rainforest Alliances across different countries and regions, helping them grow the capacity and impact of their work
This is a part-time, fixed term role ending after 24 months, 15 hours per week. What you'll be doing The postholder will: •Provide high-quality project support to the UK Rainforest Network, enabling partners to share information, expertise and ideas so they can carry out Rainforest restoration more effectively •Develop and manage seasonal delivery plans to support specific priorities across the UK Rainforest Network portfolio; set timely and achievable objectives and communicate them clearly to a network of key stakeholders •Manage, organise, review and share key information and statistics to inform wider decision-making •Help protect and add value to our charitable funds by accessing efficiencies in how we work across multiple organisations and Alliances, helping to link external funding opportunities to suitable rainforest conservation workstreams •Nurture effective working relationships with key stakeholders •Be an excellent team player when working alongside UK Rainforest Network and National Trust colleagues, sharing knowledge and information to create great working relationships
Who we're looking for It’s a big challenge, and to be successful in this role you’ll need to have the right attitude, skills and experience. We are looking for someone with:
•a genuine passion for woodland management and temperate rainforest conservation •solid project management skills, able to make decisions and drive projects forward working to budgets and timescales. Good understanding of project management life-cycles, processes and practices, including governance requirements •management and communication skills including the ability to manage and motivate project teams •experience of funding, procuring, contracting and financial processes. Ability to manage budgets and control costs •experience of working with external agencies, contractors and organisations •written and verbal communication skills •ability to work as part of a team sharing ideas and learning
Please see Role Profile for further detail and a list of essential knowledge, skills and experience needed for the role.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice
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