Nature Manager
INTERNAL ONLY
Salary: £42,693 - £44,711
Hours: 37
Location: Barrow, Kendal or Penrith
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness have identified Climate Change and Biodiversity as key priorities for the council and are seeking a highly organised, motivated and dedicated Nature Manager with excellent knowledge of nature and biodiversity recovery, enhancement and protection, who can manage the delivery of the Council’s Nature and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Are you passionate about our natural environment? Are you keen to support the council to do what it can to help nature thrive? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of delivering complex programmes of work? If so, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
To lead the development and management of the council’s Nature and Biodiversity Action Plan, managing a small team focusing on complex and high value projects. To work with Officers, Members, partners and stakeholders co-ordinating nature recovery across the council and our area.
The role will sit within the Climate and Nature Team – which currently has fifteen members of staff, all committed to reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change and enhancing and protecting nature. This role will lead the nature team. This is within the Thriving Places directorate of Westmorland and Furness Council.
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th December 2024
Interview date: Week beginning 9th January 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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