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Business Development Manager (Wilder Marches)
Salary: £15,610 - £16,571 pro rata (FTE £39,024-£41,427 per annum)
Location: Home based – Some travel to Shrewsbury office and other locations within the project area will be required.
Part Time, 21 hours per week
Fixed Term - 8-month duration, likely commencing June 2024
Closing Date: 28th March 2024
1st Interviews: WC 8th April 2024
The ‘Wilder Marches’ is an iconic cultural and ecological landscape straddling the English Welsh border, broadly defined by the Radnorshire Hills and Clun & NW Herefordshire national landscape character areas. Wilder Marches is also the name of a new initiative to bring about nature’s recovery by creating and restoring habitat at scale in partnership with land managers and other agencies.
The project is currently in a development phase, with the aim of this phase is to create specific projects, to secure funding for expansion, and to begin building a team of land management, green finance advisors, and project officers. One of these workstreams is the establishment of a business model that will be sustainable in the long term. This will be the primary responsibility of the successful candidate to further develop and deliver.
Due to upcoming maternity leave, there is an opportunity to join the Wilder Marches team as Business Development Manager on a fixed term basis.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing new business models leveraging emerging green finance 2 approaches to support nature’s recover to enable long term programme sustainability and delivery.
The candidate will be expected to research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services. They will develop business models and plans to enable sustainable revenue for the programme. The candidate will present findings to the steering board for approval, and then provide a detailed road map to enable delivery of this. Some operational work including establishment of legal structures, development of a customer base and contract management may be required as part of the role.
What our client are looking for:
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Commercial acumen with proven experience within the private, public, or charitable sector; especially regarding designing and implementing sustainable business models.
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Financial budgeting experience, with the ability to forecast, analyse and model income and expenditure.
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Motivated entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to manage own time effectively to deliver results.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong planning and project management skills.
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An understanding of emerging green finance mechanisms, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon and Nutrient Neutrality, or ability to effectively upskill in this area.
Please note some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Time off in lieu of hours worked will be given if requested.
The rate for full time per annum is £39,024-£41,427 for this role, please note as this role is for an 8-month period the salary is: £26,016 - £27,618 dependant on experience FTE
Our client will consider those who would prefer to work on a consultancy basis. Please state this in your application if this is the case.
Why work for our client - benefits they offer:
o Flexible working
o Home working
o Salary sacrifice scheme
o Generous pension
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Support with training and development to assist career progression
o Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
Our client value passion, respect, trust, integrity, strength in diversity, and pragmatic activism. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so they particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.
Who our client are
Our client has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. They combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. They manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. Our client are an autonomous charity, but they are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Trusts, to ensure that their local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are partnering with a high profile member organisation in the land-based sector, actively seeking a new CEO. This leadership role involves navigating a major strategic shift towards becoming a significant grant funding charity. At this vital stage in the development of the organisation, the appointment of an experienced and skilled CEO is pivotal in driving this transformation.
The responsibilities will include:
- To manage the organisation to achieve the strategic objectives set by the Board within the requirements of corporate and charities regulations.
- To lead a team in line with best personnel practices.
- To prepare strategic and financial plans to meet the objectives set by the Board for their approval.
- To lead the implementation of the agreed plans working with the membership, committees and external supporting organisations to achieve the objectives.
- To lead fund raising activities and investment to maximise the charitable benefits provided by the organisation.
We are looking for individuals with knowledge and empathy for the rural sector and who have:
- Strategic Vision
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a strong strategic vision aligned with long-term organisational goals.
- Change Management Skills:
- Proven expertise in leading successful organisational transformations, encompassing changes in processes, structures, and culture.
- Strong Communication Skills:
- Excellent communication abilities with a focus on clear and transparent messaging.
- Collaborative Leadership:
- Track record of building and maintaining effective relationships internally (Board, employees) and externally (partners).
- Financial Acumen:
- Sound understanding of financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and ensuring financial sustainability.
- Cultural Awareness:
- Ability to understand and navigate the existing organisational culture.
- Experience in Similar Transformations:
- Preferably, a candidate with prior experience in successfully leading organisations through similar transformative phases.
There is a very attractive salary package to match experience and the requirements of the role. This is an office-based role with some hybrid working.
If you would like to receive more information on the role or you would like to have a confidential discussion please contact Brian Hutchison Recruitment Director of Hunter Chase Consultants.