Director of Engagement and Empowerment
Closing date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 Salary: £50,179.00 per annum Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Head Office, The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6BY
We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the new Director of Engagement and Empowerment.
As the Director of Engagement and Empowerment you will lead our work to help people to connect with nature and to inspire action for wildlife across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.
We are seeking a visionary leader who can influence teams and shape and deliver our Engagement and Empowerment strategy both internally and externally and who can embed collaboration, diversity and inclusion across everything we do.
You will be responsible for securing the financial resources needed to achieve our objectives, overseeing budgets, guiding grant fundraising and leading major projects to ensure maximum impact and reach.
We’re looking for an accomplished leader with:
* Proven success delivering large scale programmes and partnerships
* Experience influencing at a strategic level and building impactful partnerships
* Deep understanding of community engagement, environmental education, nature and wellbeing and volunteering
* Exceptional leadership and people management skills
Please note a full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance is essential, as travel around the region will be required.
In return we offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.
Further details including a full Job Description can be found in theRecruitment Packbelow.Please review the Job Description before you apply.
Should you be interested in this position please complete theApplication FormandDiversity Monitoring Formand return your application before the closing date stated.
The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here.
(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is:Wednesday 29th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 15th May 2026
Second Stage Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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