Community Action Manager
Contact details
Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk
Community Action Manager
Salary: £31,470 - £33,109 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Based: The Lodge, Oxford. Hybrid working is available
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
The Head of Community Organising will help nature recover by driving an inclusive and dynamic community organising model to promote sustainable community led action for nature.
What you’ll be doing
- Scoping, developing and delivering activities co-designed with communities to promote sustainable community-led action for nature
- Managing delivery of community based projects in line with agreed outcomes
- Collaborating with community organisations to build trust and develop relationships to support communities deliver action for nature
- Coordinating and line managing a proactive and dynamic community action team
What we’re looking for
- Experience of scoping and developing community projects
- Demonstrable experience of collaborating with and supporting diverse communities
- Knowledge and understanding of a community organising approach to collaboration
- Experience of leading well motivated teams
- Knowledge and experience of developing effective relationships and partnerships
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, wellbeing days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to our EAP, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access prescription service, a variety of discounts
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development