The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust (BBCWT) is a local charity uniquely protecting the wildlife of Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. We are one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK. We work to conserve biodiversity, improve the environment and raise awareness and understanding of wildlife issues. We have over 7,000 members and have projects, nature reserves and environment centres across the area. We have exciting and ambitious plans to develop the Trust to help wildlife and engage more people with nature. Our vision is for a wilder Birmingham and Black Country with more green and wild spaces where nature thrives, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to access nature in their daily lives.
We’re looking for a Head of People and Operations to join our senior leadership team to help us build an effective and impactful organisation, achieving best value for money, working towards sustainability goals and supporting our ambitious growth plans as per our ambitious strategy. You will lead on HR and operational excellence, ensuring our people are empowered, supported, and thriving. Our passionate team is growing, and we need an experienced, values-driven leader to help us develop our people, systems, and culture in a way that reflects our environmental ethos.
As our Head of People and Operations, you will lead the HR & People Strategy, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone can do their best work. You will champion employee wellbeing, developing policies and initiatives that support mental health, work-life balance, and career development. In addition you will oversee organisational operations to ensure we have strong systems, processes, and governance in place to support our impact, and implement workplace practices that align with our mission. You will also support growth and change, developing strategies to support a growing team, including recruitment, onboarding, and leadership development.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR and operations with experience in building and leading teams in a values-driven organisation. You will be adept at working at both an operational and a strategic level with the ability to turn ideas into action. You will also bring a people-first approach with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Why join BBCWT?
A role with purpose and impact
A collaborative, mission-driven team
A flexible and supportive work environment
Opportunities for growth and professional development
Ready to help us build a thriving, sustainable organisation?
BBCWT are partnering with Prospectus to recruit for this vacancy. To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus steven.fraser@prospect-us.co.uk
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