Contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, working with the Chief Executive, other senior staff, Board of Trustees and other Wildlife Trusts in the federation to develop, implement and advocate policies, plans and strategies.
As a member of the senior management team, take an interest in and provide advice on the wider affairs of the Trust, contribute to general policy and deputise for the Chief Executive as required.
Lead and manage the department: developing and motivating the education, community, communications and visitor centre staff.
Responsible, in liaison with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance, for the preparation and monitoring of the department's budget and any special project budgets as appropriate.
Develop, oversee, undertake and manage project work, including project development from initial concept stage and funding applications to management of project staff, financial management and reporting.
Utilise and develop channels for engagement, income generation (major donors, gifts in wills, donations etc.)
and communications such as publications, online resources and on-site interpretation.
Generate earned income from visitor centre café, education, events and corporate partnerships.
Work in partnership with companies, public bodies, groups, schools and communities, influencing organisational and individual policies and practices for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Provide advice and support to the Trust's Nature Reserves, Conservation and membership departments where public engagement and communications are a priority.
Keep abreast of local, regional, national and international issues affecting people and wildlife in Lincolnshire, maintaining liaison with The Wildlife Trusts and other national developments, policies and initiatives.
Act as an ambassador for the Trust including through the broadcast, print and social media.
Encourage and assist the Trust's Area Groups of members and other volunteers in developing and promoting the Trust's work.
Ensure the department operates to the highest possible standards in line with both internal policies and legal obligations, including those around buildings, food hygiene, financial, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection and safeguarding.
Oversee and be responsible for the department health and safety work within the Trust's General Policy on Health & Safety and in accordance with specific policies and codes of practice for sites, risk assessment, procedures and best practice as amended from time to time.
Undertake other reasonable duties from time to time in addition to the above normal duties.