Grow Wild - North England Engagement Manager

Placed: 14/06/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


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KEW ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Grow Wild - North England Engagement Manager
Full-time, Fixed-term (FTA) until 31 December 2019
Location: Can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or in that area
Grow Wild background
Grow Wild connects people to nature and each other by sharing native plants and fungi, transforming spaces and changing lives across the UK.
Grow Wild inspires children, young people and adults to take one million positive actions each year online and on-the-ground. Over 4.3 million people have taken part since 2012.
Grow Wild is supported by the Big Lottery Fund. It was publicly voted the UK’s Best Environment Project in the National Lottery Awards 2016 on BBC1.
Grow Wild North England Engagement Manager
This role will deliver Kew’s mission by attracting and supporting Grow Wild youth and community-led project groups and volunteer mentors throughout North England.
Working with the Lead Engagement Manager, this post will tailor and deliver the comprehensive support and training package for each grant recipient and volunteer, acting as the primary point of contact to facilitate and evaluate impact, and to share learnings and promote success.
This post will also develop and enhance Grow Wilds diverse network of partners, with particular focus on north England, and will support the distribution of Grow Wild seed/fungus kits and the delivery of digital and event campaigns.
You will have proven experience with creating and delivering inspiring experiences that drive public engagement and action. You will have successfully managed a grant scheme focused on the environment, community or similar.
We’re looking for highly developed skills in motivating and working with community groups, mentors, volunteers and/or young people, with a track record of collaborative working with partners and extensive relevant contacts.
All Grow Wild team roles may be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS), including the barred lists.
This role will require regular travel across the north of England, and the rest of the UK. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will be based in Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield.
Interviews are expected to start week commencing 24 July 2017 and will take place in Manchester
Salary will be £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include competitive annual leave allowance, excellent pension, a flexible benefits scheme, as well as a great working environment.
For full details on this role please visit our website link.
Closing date: 11 July 2017.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.

Price / Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience