Location
Birmingham B5 Office, Hybrid

Hours
Part Time, 22.5 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)

Salary
£45,623 per annum, pro rata (£27,744 per annum for 22.5 hours per week)

About the Role
Groundwork is working with partners to develop an ambitious new national programme designed to create hundreds of paid, entry-level work placements in the nature sector for young people from underrepresented groups. This programme aims to address barriers to nature careers while enabling employers to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, helping to build the workforce needed to reverse nature decline. The project will bring together young people, nature sector employers, funders, and government bodies to design a programme that is evidence-based, deliverable, and capable of operating at scale. It will explore the support young people need to access and progress in nature careers, the role employers can play in providing high-quality opportunities, and the partnerships and investment needed to sustain the programme. The Nature Jobs Development Manager will lead this development project, coordinating different strands of development activity and synthesizing evidence, ideas, and recommendations into a coherent programme model. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a range of partners and stakeholders to shape a national initiative that supports a fair and green future.

Experience
Experience working in programme development, partnership coordination, or related roles is desirable. Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders in the nature or environmental sector is advantageous.

About you
You are passionate about creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and committed to diversity and inclusion. You have strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners. You are motivated to contribute to a fair and green future where people, places, and nature thrive.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements stated for this role, but relevant experience and a commitment to the programme’s aims are essential.