Head of Local Nature Recovery Strategy Delivery Partnership

We are looking for an excellent communicator with significant partnership and project experience, along with a natural environment background, to lead delivery of a sub-regional partnership which will work to restore nature at scale, making a lasting difference for our region. Now is a crucial time for nature. Despite long term decline it is still possible to bring nature back and Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) will be an essential part of that recovery process.  Across the North East the Mayoral Strategic Authority is taking on responsibility for delivery of LNRS and has put in place two sub regional partnerships to coordinate delivery on the ground. Durham Wildlife Trust has been appointed as the delivery organisation for one of those partnerships - South of Tyne & Wear and County Durham. This role will be responsible for leading that delivery partnership and championing nature recovery across Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.  The successful candidate will have responsibility for convening the partnership and putting in place the plans, systems and processes needed to deliver nature recovery. We need an excellent communicator with significant partnership and project experience and a natural environment background. This role provides a unique opportunity to restore nature at scale and make a lasting difference for our region.  You will line manage and be supported by a LNRS Delivery Manager, who will provide direct support to partners on the development and delivery of projects. Administrative and technical support will also be provided by Wildlife Trust colleagues.  About the role:

• Full-time, fixed term to 31st March 2029
• This role will involve travel across the LNRS area to meet partners, so a full current driving licence and use of your own vehicle for work purposes is essential. The office base is the Trust's HQ at Houghton le Spring and we currently operate hybrid working arrangements with a mix of working from home and the office. The role comes with a dedicated training budget to allow for continued development of your knowledge and skills and access to an employee support package. 
• Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026
• Salary: £42,744 per annum
• Location: Rainton Meadows, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU For the job pack and how to apply visit the Durham Wildlife Trust website.