About the Role
We are looking for an Equity and Emerging Talent Lead to work with us in embedding justice and equity into nature's recovery.
In this role, you will be fundamental in championing current and future generations dedicated to bringing about nature's recovery. You’ll oversee the end-to-end management and development of our early and emerging talent programmes.
To be successful, you will always be eager to celebrate diversity and centre true inclusion. You will be keen to create innovative initiatives to benefit people and wildlife. You will channel your passion for equity into building pathways for future talent who will be at the helm of tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis.
At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we have seen an organisational culture shift towards equitable, inclusive practices which has promoted agile working, real living wage accreditation, and an adoption of an inclusive culture.
Through our inclusion work, we have seen a 23% increase in our demographic diversity, along with a wider reach in the audiences we engage with.
All this has seen additional support and resources pulled towards achieving our strategic goals. We are currently working on over 170 conservation and wellbeing projects, restoring species, habitats, and bringing people closer to nature.
What We Can Offer You
* Flexible working options, including a 9-day working fortnight.
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays and a festive shutdown.
* Climate Perks (extra leave for staff using sustainable transport).
* Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Personalised Development programme designed to enhance knowledge and progress your career.
* A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects.
* A close-knit, friendly, and supportive team.
About You
This role might be right for you if:
* You are endlessly curious and reflective, always looking for opportunities to improve.
* You demonstrate expertise in inclusive talent acquisition practices and/or people development.
* You have strong project management skills.
* You possess exceptional communication and influencing skills.
* You have a strong track record of developing and embedding equitable and inclusive initiatives.
We are happy to talk flexible working!
This role will be based at our office in Middleton, allowing for a balance of home and office working. Applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.
Interviews are planned for Thursday, 3rd April.
For more information, please refer to the job description and key terms attached. If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to the application process, please email recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188.
About 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 provide guidance to others when needed. As a small charity, our employees need to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of various backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the wider charity and conservation sector.
We are proudly a Disability Confident Commitment employer and interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
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