Community Empowerment Manager

As our Community Empowerment Manager your mission will be to nurture and empower the communities which make up the fabric of local areas. You will enable people to help themselves through a series of facilitated and sustainable activities leading to a ripple effect of people taking action for nature and the climate.

** _About The Project _**

Nextdoor Nature will see thousands of people across the UK empowered to lead action for wildlife within their communities, reclaiming and creating new green spaces for nature in rural and urban places on their doorstep.

** _The Key Tasks For This Role Are _**

Scope, develop and facilitate work within identified communities. This will involve overseeing community liaisons, maintaining strong links with community leaders and champions and enabling community leaders to share learning and experiences which promote self-supporting, peer-led networks.

Support the empowerment of under-represented and disconnected groups within their local communities, working with them to enhance community cohesion and collaborative working.

Support communities to develop, enabling project growth and training opportunities through both local and national resources.

Champion the #TeamWilder approach, sharing skills, experience, knowledge and learning about community organising throughout the whole Wildlife Trusts movement.

Develop and effectively manage the Communities Team to ensure there are clear routes for community enquiries within the Trust and all opportunities are capitalised on.

Act as a key point of contact for new and existing community links and representatives.

** _About You _**

We’re looking for someone who has a warm and approachable manner with the ability to establish trust and build strong relationships with diverse audiences. You’ll be an excellent public speaker and highly personable, passionate and organised.

You will be committed to supporting community powered change and facilitating local people to empower themselves to act for nature. You will have experience of working with community members, developing positive relationships with community volunteers and champions and of developing and supporting community activities and projects.

This role will enable you to make a real difference to nature’s recovery and to be part of our vision to protect 30% of land and sea by 3030. We are looking for someone who is willing to take responsibility and show courage and integrity. If you feel this is the role for you then we look forward to hearing from you.