Globally and nationally?wildlife?is?in steep decline. We appear to be reaching critical tipping points?around?the?loss of biodiversity as well as around climate change,?both?being?interlinked. Human society cannot prosper without wildlife and healthy?ecosystems.???? ??
Kent’s wildlife needs to be restored to much higher levels. We can no longer allow common things to become rare. We can only do this by restoring large-scale habitat from degraded land. Doing this will contribute to solving global problems.?But?we won’t be able to do this unless we publicly aspire to a higher level of impact and show that we can deliver this.??
The Job:
The Nature Parks & Gardens Development Officer will be managing and developing our nature parks and gardens across four key sites in Kent. The role holder will recruit and manage teams of volunteers at each site and setting the vision and management plans to ensure sustainability. Funded projects are a key part of the role, working alongside our fundraising team. This role requires someone who is passionate about connecting people with nature through outdoor spaces, helping us expand our reach in engaging 25% of the population in Kent; tackling the nature and climate crises.
You:
Are you a confident and clear communicator with experience of working in gardening and horticulture? Do you have the experience and ability to drive development and manage externally funded projects? Do you have a passion for wildlife and the environment and want to help us achieve our vision for a Wilder Kent?
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is organised, and has energy and creativity with the ability to think of new and impressive ideas. You will have experience of creating gardens and developing them with consideration for their intended audience.
Please read the job description for the full person specification.
Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals. Join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent! In return we will inspire you, listen to you, value you, treat you equally and fairly, look after your health and wellbeing and encourage flexibility from day one, enabling you to draw on these benefits to be a better, happier and more productive you.
Contact details For an application pack please visit our website: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs
