Director of Nature Recovery
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
About the Role
The overarching role of the Director of Nature Recovery is to lead the Trust’s efforts to drive nature recovery across Hertfordshire and Middlesex. They oversee the strategic development and delivery of our work on habitat restoration and creation, species recovery and nature-based solutions. This includes leading the Nature Recovery Team which covers the management of the Trust’s 42 nature reserves, land management advice in the wider landscape (including our established Living Rivers Programme and our in-house consultancy), input to the local planning agenda and the Herts Environmental Records Centre.
The Director of Nature Recovery plays an important role in positioning the Trust as the leading conservation organisation in Herts & Middlesex through advocacy and partnerships.
Working in partnership with third parties including farmers, corporate businesses, local authorities and community groups is essential to achieving our aims.
The Director is a member of the Trust’s Senior Management Team and plays a leading role in the overall direction and management of the Trust. They lead the Trust’s Nature Recovery Advisory Group and support the Chief Executive in reporting to and advising our Board of Trustees.
The post holder must support and develop a positive team culture. They are expected to uphold the Trust’s values and expected behaviours at all times and to act as a positive role model for staff, volunteers and external stakeholders through a professional, collaborative and engaging approach.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website for full details.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here - www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits.
About Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust (HMWT)
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people to connect with nature. With a team of volunteers, we care for wild places so that nature can thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take action to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people to connect with nature. With a team of volunteers, we care for wild places so that nature can thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take action to protect it.
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