Director

Nature North Director –

Job Description
Role Title: Director, Nature North

Location:
North of England About Nature North Nature North is a cross-sector, pan-regional partnership of businesses and agencies working to drive climate resilience and green growth through nature recovery. The partnership has the ambition, through collaboration and leadership, to create a nature-positive regional economy. A prosperous and thriving North, where nature’s recovery attracts investment and is integral to economic growth, resilient communities, improved health and better places to live.  Nature North has developed over the last 5 years, supported by a small core team and wider partnership network, to build the relationships, advocacy, evidence and expertise to deliver on this ambition. Nature North is working across sectors and is driving forward ambitious programmes of work with local and national government, eNGO's, farmers and land managers, and private sector partners. Nature North is embarking on the next phase of development, and the Director role will be at the heart of this. Nature North’s ‘Investing in Nature for the North, A Strategic Plan for a Nature Positive Regional Economy’ sets out a clear strategic plan to scale up green investment across the region. The North offers the ambition, leadership and autonomy to create the conditions, drive further collaboration and change, to deliver the benefits for our local communities, protect and restore our Northern landscapes, and build resilience for the region. Role Summary The Director provides strategic, operational, and partnership leadership for Nature North. This role is responsible for driving an ambitious regional agenda for nature recovery, securing investment, influencing policy, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of Nature North’s programmes and strategic objectives. The Director acts as the primary ambassador for Nature North and for the pivotal role of Nature North in shaping the region’s response to the biodiversity and climate crises. The Director is lead officer for Nature North, responsible for managing staff and resources and providing expert advice to the Board and wider Nature North Partnership in the development and delivery of Nature North priorities as set out in the Strategic Investment Plan, and business plan. The Nature North Director will be a forward-looking, collaborative, and politically astute leader who can bring together diverse interests, steer complex programmes, and ensure delivery through strong influencing, governance, and partnership structures. Role Purpose The Director will:
• Provide visible leadership, ensuring that Nature North develops a strong reputation as a trusted, authoritative leader and partner on nature recovery.
• Drive organisational development, leading change, and building capability and capacity as needed
• Build and support sound governance structures which drive Nature North’s strategic direction, ensuring a coherent regional approach that accelerates nature recovery while enabling social, economic, and climate benefits.
• Build strong, inclusive partnerships to deliver cohesive joint action, influence, and cross‑government engagement
• Shape, secure, and oversee delivery of major regional programmes, investments, and multi‑partner delivery arrangements for nature recovery.