Norfolk boasts some of the country's most stunning natural and historic landscapes. Norfolk County Council's (NCC) Environment Service is looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for Norfolk's nature and culture. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to delivering NCC's Environment Policy, Climate Strategy, and Defra's 25 Year Environment Plan.
About the Role:
As our new Manager, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy through the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Manager
- Collaborate with the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership to deliver impactful actions for nature recovery
- Manage high-profile partnerships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including external funders
- Spearhead projects of various scales, from strategic initiatives to community-driven works
Key Responsibilities:
- Market & Project Opportunities: Identify and capitalize on opportunities to boost revenue growth and secure new funding for the team's long-term sustainability
- Evidence Base Management: Oversee the collation and management of high-quality biodiversity and historic data that supports planning and decision-making
- Income Generation: Utilize your commercial expertise in securing external funding and generating income
- Project Management: Lead multiple projects from initiation to completion with a calm and positive approach to problem-solving
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Leverage your strong influencing skills to manage diverse stakeholders effectively
- Team Management: Lead a diverse team including project managers and specialists
About You:
- You are a motivated programme/project professional with a proven track record in stakeholder management and collaborative working
- You have experience in income generation and securing external funding
- You excel in managing multiple projects and have a flexible approach to working with teams
- You are an experienced people manager and leader, ready to join our enthusiastic and dynamic group of project managers and specialists
- Friendly, supportive, and inclusive are words that describe both you and our team. We believe in working flexibly throughout Norfolk
Join Us: Be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on Norfolk's historic and natural environment. If you are passionate about working in Norfolk and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and be a driving force in preserving Norfolk’s natural and cultural beauty for future generations.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Wendy Brooks, Head of Environment at wendy.brooks@norfolk.gov.uk
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexitime, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
- ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Closing date: 30 May 2025.
APPLICATIONS HERE
