Policy & Advocacy Officer - South West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA

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South West, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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WWT Slimbridge, WWT London or Home-based, with regular travel to London and Gloucestershire

South West and London

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Sector:

Conservation
Type:
Paid
Contract type:
Fulltime
Salary:

- £33,403 per annumWetlands are amazing, providing such a wide range of societal benefits to some of the greatest challenges we face, from the climate crisis and biodiversity loss to our own plummeting levels of wellbeing. However, the UK has a fraction of the wetlands it once had and many of those that remain face a range of threats.

WWT are working to change the way wetlands are valued by decision makers so that are better protected, managed and restored.

We are advocating for a 'Blue Recovery', calling for the restoration of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands to store carbon, reduce flooding, boost wellbeing, improve water quality - and boost precious wetland wildlife.

This is a big and exciting plan to bring the transformational benefits of wetlands to communities across the country - but we need to secure the support of stakeholders to secure the partnerships, policy framework, political support and public support a Blue Recovery needs.

About this role
We are looking for someone to help us make this happen.

This position will lead WWT's advocacy with politicians, Government and other stakeholders, advocating for wetlands as incredible nature-based solutions to secure political and policy support.

This role is based in our policy and advocacy team.

You will be providing political intelligence, developing policies, representing WWT and leading advocacy as well as supporting colleagues on local engagement, communications and campaigns.

This important, exciting role will involve working externally with a wide range of stakeholders as well internally with WWT colleagues across our Conservation and our Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Directorates, as well as with colleagues in WWT wetland centres and projects across the country.

About You
You will excel in identifying opportunities, building relationships and advocating for wetlands as positive policy solutions.

This is a hugely exciting time to be joining WWT as we build support for wetlands.

If you are a creative and strategic thinker, an outgoing and persuasive advocate and a team player with a passion for making positive change happen, we would love to hear from you.

We have a flexible approach to where you are based, but you must be prepared to travel to our Central offices at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire and to London on a regular basis.

About WWT

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity with a vision of a world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives.

We protect, manage and restore wetlands for wildlife and people, pioneering efforts in the UK and globally.

At our 10 UK sites one million visitors a year engage with wetland nature, and internationally we work in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

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33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years' service
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Cycle to work scheme
Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 25th June 2023

Interview date:1st Interview - 5th/6th July, 2nd interview - 10th July