Are you passionate about using your skills and experience to help 1 in 4 people across Derbyshire act for nature, benefiting people, wildlife, and the climate? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you We have developed an exciting new strategy with ambitious goals for 2030, and we're looking for a Community Action Lead to join our team and drive transformative change. In this role, you'll lead a programme of initiatives focused on community organising, nature connection, and wellbeing, bringing people closer to nature. You'll collaborate across the organisation and with external partners to enhance our impact and discover innovative ways to fund nature's recovery. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Community Action, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team. To be successful, you should care deeply about community action, value collaboration, and thrive in leading change while managing diverse stakeholder views. What we can offer you: Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement Climate Perks (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport) 9.5% employer pension contribution Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Scheme Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere About you This role might be right for you if: You can think creatively and strategically to overcome barriers and address inequalities. You have strong written and verbal skills to effectively convey ideas, collaborate with partners, and inspire teams. You have experience of leading and motivating teams, fostering a culture of accountability and success. You collaborate well with others, including external partners, to build strong networks and achieve common goals. You are flexible in embracing new technologies and approaches to achieve ambitious aims. You are passionate about promoting diversity and ensuring all voices are heard and integrated into decision-making. You are understanding and empathetic, especially when working with diverse communities and stakeholders. We are happy to talk flexible working This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county. Interviews are planned for 22nd April. For more information please refer to the job description and key terms attached. If you have any questions about the role which are not answered in the attached documents, or require adjustments to the application process, please either email recruitmentderbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed. As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this. Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the wider charity and conservation sector, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ. We are proudly a Disability Confident Commitment employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme we interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. You can request this and adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing Recruitmentderbyshirewt.co.uk”