Location
London (Hybrid working with up to two days per week working from home)

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£85,030 - £100,410 per annum inclusive of all allowances

About the Role
If you’re a passionate and visionary leader committed to making a difference to London’s natural environment, this is an exceptional opportunity. The City of London Corporation is the Trustee of 11,000 acres of iconic greenspaces in London and the Home Counties, delivering multidisciplinary work on nature conservation, climate resilience, heritage, access and recreation, and community engagement. The Natural Environment Division has an annual budget of over £30 million, employs 350 staff, and welcomes more than 20 million visitors annually.

We are seeking an innovative, results-driven Deputy Director to support the transformation of the Division and its eight environmental charities, delivering key projects and continuous improvement. You will lead the Division's work on heritage and outdoor learning and support the development and delivery of major projects including the Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy.

Using your business acumen and financial expertise, you will develop and support the long-term sustainability of the Division’s charities. You will lead on developing strong external partnerships and income generation plans, and use your leadership, organisational, and change management skills to embed new ways of working. Working closely with the Natural Environment Director, you will lead key initiatives across the Corporation’s greenspaces, including the development and resourcing of multi-million-pound projects.

The City of London Corporation offers a unique environment that respects historic traditions while providing access to leading innovators across a global economic hub. We operate a flexible working policy to support work-life balance.

Experience
- Proven leadership in managing complex operations, projects, and programmes
- Expertise in planning and managing major projects
- Experience building high-performing teams
- Skilled in forging strategic partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, local authorities, and businesses

About you
- Accomplished leader with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Results-driven and innovative in approach
- Committed to environmental sustainability and community engagement
- Strong organisational and change management capabilities

Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualifications and experience in environmental management, project management, or related fields are desirable
- Ability to obtain a standard or enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as required