Head of Wilder Learning

Sussex Wildlife Belief

Sussex Wildlife Belief (SWT) is a conservation charity for everybody who cares about nature in
Sussex. We give attention to defending the splendidly wealthy pure life that’s discovered throughout our
cities, countryside and coast. By working alongside native individuals we create alternatives for us
all to attach with nature and for nature to thrive in even probably the most unlikely locations.

We at the moment are in a important decade for change to guard and restore nature with the assistance of extra
individuals taking motion for wildlife. Now could be the time for an formidable motion plan to match the
scale and urgency of the challenges we face. Our new Strategic Plan – Our Wild
Sussex – will probably be launched in April and units out our imaginative and prescient and dedication to turning
the tide for wildlife in order that by 2030, nature in Sussex will probably be in restoration.

To ship our new strategic goals, we’ve just lately accomplished a complete restructure of
the charity to align to our targets. This restructure has generated a collection of recent roles and
alternatives which is able to allow us to realize our ambitions of restoring and defending at
least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in 4 individuals in Sussex to take
significant motion for wildlife, constructing a stronger extra inclusive and numerous organisation and
changing into a web zero and local weather resilient organisation.

As a way to encourage range and inclusivity throughout the surroundings sector, we notably
welcome functions from individuals who have an ethnically or geographically numerous background,
who’re non-graduates and/or live in economically disadvantaged areas

The Position

Reporting to the Director of Communities, this thrilling new position will allow Sussex Wildlife
Belief to ship efficient motion for wildlife in Sussex by main and overseeing the Wilder
Studying programme and managing the Wilder Studying workforce. This position will take a strategic
method to make sure supply of an inspiring programme, together with Forest Faculty and Wild Seaside
coaching and occasions and programs. As a member of the Belief’s cohort of Senior Managers, this
position work with the Senior Management Group to offer the general management of the
organisation.

The Individual

We’re looking for an skilled skilled to guide our Wilder Studying Programme and workforce to
ship our technique. You’ll be skilled in main and managing efficient and inclusive
programmes of studying within the out of doors environmental training sector.

We’re on the lookout for somebody who’s proactive and extremely organised, with nice communication
abilities that may construct relationships with all key stakeholders, each inside and exterior. You
can have glorious and confirmed individuals management abilities to interact and encourage the Wilder
Studying workforce.

Advantages

• 25 days vacation plus 8 financial institution holidays annually (pro-rated for half time workers)
• Pension – firm contribution from 6% and worker contribution of three%
• Life Assurance – Pension Scheme Members 2 x Wage, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Wage
• 2 days paid depart for volunteering annually
• Versatile working coverage
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Worker reductions
• Casual automotive share preparations