Job Introduction
Can you play a lead role in securing a future for nature? We are seeking an experienced project manager to lead and coordinate the development of a new nature recovery strategy for Staffordshire and Stoke.
Through your environmental knowledge, strong negotiation skills and organised approach, you will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to identify the most important areas for wildlife across the area, and to highlight the best opportunities to help nature thrive.
This is a fixed term appointment to April 2025 with possibility of extension. Secondments considered.
Main Responsibility
The main responsibilities for the role are:
- Coordinating and supporting the meetings of the Nature Recovery Partnership and its working groups.
- Line management of support roles and coordination and delivery of actions to develop the strategy.
- Commissioning and analysing environmental data and evidence to underpin the strategy.
- Engaging partners and stakeholders to raise understanding and support for nature recovery.
- Ensuring the strategy meets legislative requirements and preparing for its delivery.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- a relevant degree or equivalent experience
- a sound understanding of nature recovery policy and practice
- project management and strategy / plan development experience
- experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
For further information about this vacancy please contact Sarah Bentley at sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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