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Join the John Muir Trust as a Director of Policy to champion the conservation of the UK's wild places at a strategic level.
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Salary
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Location
Pitlochry, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The John Muir Trust is at the forefront of preserving the natural beauty of wild places in the UK and is on the lookout for a visionary Director of Policy to guide our conservation efforts. Our mission is to safeguard these landscapes for future generations, ensuring that they remain a source of inspiration and ecological biodiversity.
Role Summary:
- Shape and direct the John Muir Trust's policy strategy.
- Influence conservation policies at both Holyrood and Westminster.
- Collaborate with the CEO, leadership team, and stakeholders to enhance the Trust's conservation impact.
Role Requirements:
- Substantial experience in conservation and environmental policy.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and navigate the political landscape.
- A passionate advocate for the protection of wild places.
- Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
- Alignment with the values and principles of the John Muir Trust.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (Band E).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 34 days of holiday plus 2 'wild days' or sustainable travel days.
Application Process Details:
- Full-time position (35 hours per week).
- Permanent role with option to consider secondments.
- Hybrid work with occasional travel to Trust locations.
- Application deadline: 06/09/2024.
The John Muir Trust is a progressive conservation organisation dedicated to conserving, protecting, and repairing wild places for the benefit of everyone. We are currently seeking a visionary individual to join our team as a Director of Policy.
The role: As the Director of Policy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of the John Muir Trust. You will lead on the delivery of Policy objectives in the regulatory space and influence at Government level – both at Holyrood and Westminster. You will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that enhance the Trust’s impact on Wild Places across the UK.
Job requirements: Significant career experience in and an understanding of conservation and environmental issues, ability to shape and delivery strategy an influence and navigate politics is required. You should be passionate about the conservation and protection of wild places, visionary with the ability to inspire and motivate others, and committed to the principles and values of the John Muir Trust.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary (Band E), a 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme, and 34 days of holiday per year plus 2 ‘wild days’ or 2 sustainable travel days.
Application details: The job is a full-time position (35 hours per week) and is permanent, though secondments will be considered. The role is hybrid, requiring occasional travel to Trust locations. The closing date for applications is 06/09/2024.
