Job Purpose Wildside is a small charity based by the canal in Whitmore Reans, a highly deprived neighbourhood, less than two miles from Wolverhampton City Centre but still close to the Smestow Valley Nature Reserve. All ages, all abilities – we reconnect people with nature. We serve Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire, providing environmental and adventurous activities. Our aim is to get people outdoors: connecting with the natural world, enjoying its beauty, and learning to care for wildlife. We create high quality opportunities for outdoor learning, particularly trying to reach groups suffering deprivation or disability. We operate a narrowboat providing educational and recreational trips for community groups, schools and families. Our previous Lottery funding has been renewed for another 4 years. Thus we can continue to work with those most affected by environmental injustice, as well as to generate more business to sustain the Centre into the future. This new post is intended to create a leader for the charity – both internally and externally – supporting staff and volunteers and improving the programme of activities. In addition, the postholder will lead on increasing income so that, by the end of the project, the Centre will have become more sustainable with a lower proportion of income from grants and a higher proportion of income from its activities. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership To lead the team of staff and volunteers in ensuring continuing high standards of delivery and maximising income To manage the Project staff and support key volunteers, agreeing appropriate tasks with them and managing performance appraisals. To attend Board meetings and report to the Board on current delivery, issues emerging, potential new activities or trading, and progress in business development. To work with the Finance staff to ensure robust financial systems, lead budget planning, and support grant, tenders, and financial reporting requirements. To represent and promote Wildside at external events and workshops, as appropriate. Business Development & Income Generation To drive forward business development and income generation, in keeping with the mission of the organisation. To produce and maintain a working Business Plan and ensure that the Centre’s activities remain relevant and viable. To increase take-up from local businesses for personnel health and wellbeing activities and volunteering. To develop the Centre’s links with health-related providers and commissioners in order to reach new user groups. To develop relevant partnerships to assist business development. To raise new funding and sponsorship and ensure the effective delivery of all grants and awards, producing reports as necessary for the National Lottery and other funders. To research potential new opportunities and business avenues in line with the mission of the Centre. Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management To ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the Activity Procedures for Staff, Staff Handbook, the Health & Safety Policy, and other agreed policies and procedures as approved by the Board of Directors. To ensure that all policies and procedures are kept up to date, and staff are adequately apprised and comply with policies and procedures. Additional requirements To present a professional appearance, behaviour, and manner at all times and to encourage all users to respect each other and the Centre, its equipment, and its surroundings. To wear a badge and/or clothing with the Centre logo as appropriate on request, and to carry a mobile phone when on duty. To undertake such other duties as may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors from time to time and may be regarded as commensurate with the duties and grade of the post. To be available for supervision or planning meetings by arrangement, and be willing to undertake appropriate training as agreed with the Chair. To promote equality of opportunity in all matters of staff management, volunteer development, and service delivery. To have due consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of yourself, other staff and Centre users, both on and off site. To be responsible for opening/closing and securing the Centre when applicable