Location
Guildhall, City of London

Hours
Permanent, full-time role

Salary
£106,790 - £122,460 inclusive of London Weighting. A Market Forces Supplement of up to £25,000 also applies.

About the Role
The City of London Corporation manages approximately 11,000 acres of some of London's most treasured and historic green spaces including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, West Ham Park and Burnham Beeches. These extraordinary places provide vital spaces for recreation, conservation and biodiversity, enjoyed by communities across London and beyond.

We are seeking an exceptional Natural Environment Director to provide strategic leadership to our Natural Environment Division and shape the future of these nationally significant assets. This senior leadership role forms part of the Environment Department’s Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively across the department and wider City Corporation to deliver strategic ambitions.

You will oversee the management and transformation of eight open-space charities, develop a sustainable long-term funding model, and ensure our natural assets continue to thrive for future generations. You will champion conservation and biodiversity, contribute to the delivery of the City Corporation's Climate Action Strategy, enhance visitor experience, and build influential partnerships across government, charities, communities and the wider environmental sector.

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We support flexible working and job share requests, which will be considered in line with business needs.

Experience
Proven senior leadership experience within the environmental, conservation, parks, leisure, charitable, voluntary or wider public sectors. Demonstrable track record of leading complex organisations through change, developing strategy, managing significant budgets, and building collaborative relationships with boards, trustees, elected Members and external stakeholders.

Experience of charity governance and income generation is essential.

About you
An accomplished and inspiring leader with a passion for conservation and biodiversity. Able to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver strategic ambitions. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships across government, charities, communities and the environmental sector.

Committed to the sustainable management of natural assets and enhancing visitor experience.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in environmental management, conservation, or a related field are desirable but not explicitly stated as mandatory.