Local Nature Partnership Manager for Wiltshire & Swindon Do you want to drive real impact for nature, climate, and communities across Wiltshire & Swindon? We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Manager to lead a powerful, cross-sector movement for nature’s recovery. You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic partnership, working with local authorities, government bodies, farmers, businesses, eNGOs, and communities to champion biodiversity, unlock green finance, and deliver sustainable, nature-based solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead at the landscape scale where you’ll be influencing policy, helping to facilitate nature recovery, and securing long-term investment in nature. You'll drive collaboration, run major strategic programmes such as, water resilience and health & access, and ensure everyone benefits from thriving, accessible green spaces. You’ll be responsible for: Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Local Nature Partnership across Wiltshire & Swindon Developing and implementing three core work programmes including Local Nature Recovery & Green Finance, Water Resilience, and Health, Wellbeing & Access Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, engaging landowners, public bodies, NGOs, and communities Influence local and national policy and promote nature-based solutions through advocacy and communications Represent the LNP at high-level meetings, forums, and in the media Secure sustainable funding for the LNP and manage budgets effectively Support the implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and develop investable propositions Produce annual impact and "State of Nature" reports, tracking progress and driving accountability We're looking for someone who: Brings experience building and leading partnerships across sectors Understands nature conservation, land management, and environmental policy Has a proven track record in strategy, project delivery, and fundraising Is an excellent communicator and inspiring leader Is passionate about restoring nature and creating a fairer, greener future Why join us? You’ll be part of a progressive, mission-driven cross sector collaboration hosted by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature recovery in the region and will help shape a greener, more resilient future for Wiltshire & Swindon, collaborating with inspiring partners across policy, conservation, farming, and community sectors to turn bold ambitions into real impact. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to: Employer pension contribution up to 7.5% Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata) Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe Free tea and coffee Head office in town centre with parking Cycle to Work Scheme Training and development opportunities Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year) Two staff wellbeing days per annum Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Interviews will be held on: Stage 1: Tuesday 29th April 2025 Stage 2: Tuesday 6th May 2025 Please submit your application to recruitmentwiltshirewildlife.org (Please note we are only able to accept applications via our application form and when completing the form please ensure you use the ‘supporting statement’ section to evidence how you believe you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description. This information will be used in our short-listing process). As a charity Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Ltd is committed to saving costs. Therefore, if you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within three weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.