Wilder Events and Wellbeing Manager

Wilder Events and Wellbeing Manager

Closing date:
Salary: £35,963
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House
22 Thorpe Road,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Mother and child pond-dipping (credit: Paul Harris/2020 VISION)

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a Wilder Events and Wellbeing Manager to lead on developing and delivering the Wilder Events activity programme across Norfolk.

Contact details

Completed applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and e-mailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday 10 September 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered. First interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 2 October 2024.

This is an exciting time for Norfolk’s largest conservation charity following the launch of our new ambitious strategy, a Wilder Norfolk for All, which focuses on bringing more wildlife back to Norfolk and supporting more people to enjoy and act for nature. We want to empower 1 in 4 people to take action for nature, but to do this we need to provide opportunities for a wider diversity of people to connect with nature and experience the benefits it offers.

We are looking for someone dynamic, with an innovative approach to engagement, to lead on developing and delivering our Wilder Events programme of activities across Norfolk, engaging new and diverse audiences as well as our current members and supporters. As someone with excellent relationship management skills, you’ll also lead on working with health and wellbeing organisations across Norfolk to create opportunities for people to connect with nature, supporting local green prescribing initiatives.

The post will be based at NWT HQ in Norwich (with scope for hybrid working considered).  However, due to the nature of the role, the post-holder will need to travel to venues across Norfolk to oversee events taking place and will be required to work some evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu will be earnt.

The role is 5 days (35 hours) per week however part-time hours or a variation to this working pattern will be considered for the right candidate

Please see below for more details on the role and how to apply.

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