Nature Based Solutions Specialist

Closing date: Sunday 28 May 2023 Salary: £34,605 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar With opportunities for hybrid working As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), sixth assessment report laid out in March 2023, We are now on the brink of irrevocable damage from climate change; this is our ‘final warning’ and the time is now for action to address this crisis, restoring nature is one of the key actions needed.

Somerset Wildlife Trust are the forefront of this work in Somerset, and fully committed to this path through our Wilder Somerset 2030 Strategy and to delivering a vision whereby we reverse biodiversity loss and tackle the climate crisis.

We are looking for a Nature Based Solutions Specialist who through knowledge and expertise will be our organisational specialist in nature-based solutions and help enable SWT to deliver our vision

As Nature based Solutions specialist you will play a key role in enabling Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) to deliver its vision to reverse biodiversity loss and tackle the climate crisis.

You will be providing up to date technical guidance and advice to teams and through internal and networking partnerships identifying opportunities for our teams to deliver NBS delivery projects across the county.

This is a Senior Specialist role reporting to the Head of Nature Recovery. To be successful in this role you will be motivated by the bigger picture, using innovative ways to utilise natural processes in combating the challenges of climate change.

You will be the go-to expert in the organisation, leading on the development of our policies and procedures around NBS and providing expertise and guidance to all staff, trustees and volunteers to deliver this crucial work across the county.

Full person specification and job description can be found in the link at the bottom of the page.

Benefits:

• 7% employer pension contribution

• 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata)

• Flexible working including Time Off in Lieu & home working options

• Dedicated 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household

• Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff

• Discounts in high street retailers

• Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions

• Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county

For further information about the role please contact Simon Clarke, Head of Nature Recovery: simon.clarke@somersetwildlife.org

The closing date is midnight on 28th May 2023. Please note that we will review applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early if a suitable applicant is found.

Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.