Head of Strategic Conservation Initiatives

2 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Wildlife Trust Full time
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers.

We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres.

But we can't save nature alone.

So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.


The opportunity/responsibilities:

We are seeking a visionary Head of Strategic Conservation Initiatives to join our Senior Leadership Team.

In this crucial role, you will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of our projects using our Project Management Framework (PMF) based on the internationally renowned Conservation Open Standards.


Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Lead the development and execution of high-impact conservation projects, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.


Collaboration:
Partner with the SLT and the wider Trust to coordinate resources and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams.

Financial Oversight:
Oversee project budgets and finances, implementing robust risk management practices.

Process Improvement:
Continuously assess and enhance our project development and delivery processes.

Reporting:
Provide regular progress reports to the SLT, trustees, and funders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Requirements:

Experience:
Proven track record in managing complex projects, programmes, and initiatives, especially in multi-disciplinary environments.

Leadership:
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.

Strategic Thinking:
Strong strategic mindset with a focus on process improvement.

Communication:
Superior communication skills for effective reporting and team development.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects:
Engage with and directly influence cutting-edge conservation projects that set industry standards.

Dynamic Team:
Be part of a well-resourced and ambitious organisation that embraces bold opportunities.

Impactful Work:
Play a leadership role in achieving the transformative goals of our Wilder Kent 2030 Strategy.

Professional Growth:
Access opportunities for professional development and make a significant impact to our goals.

We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.

Procedure for applicants**:

The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion.

To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.

It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature

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