Executive Director (National Parks England)
Remote working (with national travel). National Parks England (NPE) is a not-for-profit company that acts as a collective voice of England’s National Park Authorities.
NPE is looking for an Executive Director to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week. This role is remote, with travel between National Park Offices and London.
Benefits
* Salary of £70,000 per annum
* 25 days’ annual leave, rising annually to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays
* Pension Scheme
We seek a senior leader with a strong policy, public affairs or strategic influencing background to guide our national organisation and deliver on our profound purpose.
Role
As Executive Director, you’ll lead National Parks England (NPE), serving as our most senior employee and Company Secretary, and acting as the central point of co-ordination for the Board and NPE Chair.
You’ll support the Board in developing influential, evidence-led policies and harnessing the collective expertise of all ten National Park Authorities, to ensure our work is aligned, strategic and impactful.
Acting as a key link between National Parks and government, you’ll strengthen our national presence, deepen engagement with political stakeholders and the Protected Landscapes Partnership, and ensure Members have the insight and intelligence needed to navigate evolving government policy.
You’ll lead the delivery of NPE’s influencing strategy, securing investment, tools and powers that support our shared statutory purposes. Overseeing policy development, you’ll co-ordinate national advocacy efforts and ensure the smooth running of our functions and governance.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and manage the NPE Secretariat
* Oversee the development and implementation of NPE’s policy positions
* Build strong national partnerships with government departments, political stakeholders and key sector organisations
* Promote the role and value of the National Parks with credibility, passion and authority
About you
* Sufficient management experience to lead a small organisation of approximately five staff and a budget of around £1 million
* A track record of delivering tangible impact in a policy or public affairs environment through effective engagement and influencing strategies
* Experience leading a team where diversity, inclusion and collaboration are valued
* Evidence of consensus-building skills, with the ability to unite diverse views behind shared positions
* Strong communication and networking skills, with experience of political influencing, including parliamentary processes
* Experience developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Chairs and Chief Executives
* The ability to advocate for protected landscapes and National Parks with authenticity and passion
Other organisations may call this role Chief Executive, Director, CEO, Managing Director, Director of Operations, Operations Director, Policy Director, Government Affairs Director, or Director of Policy Operations.
So, if you’re ready to guide the national voice of England’s National Parks as our Executive Director, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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