Head of Policy & Evidence

Head of Policy & Evidence

Salary: £39,025 - £44,174

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire - some flexible working offered

Full Time, Permanent

35 hours per week

Closing Date: 20 May 2024

1st Interviews: 5th June 2024

Second interviews: 13th June 2024

This is a new role, to expand and enhance our policy and evidence work in support of the Trust’s strategic goals so that we can demonstrate the impact of our programmes and provide the evidence for effective campaigns on key decisions for nature.

What you will be doing:

• Expand and improve impact measurement across the trust, and report on our impact to trustees and to partners.

• Represent SWT in the development of Shropshire’s local nature recovery strategy and nature recovery network.

• Lead on evidence-based campaigns on key regional issues, and support campaigns at national level.

• Oversee the development of SWT’s geographical information systems (GIS) and databases as part of the national digital strategy.

• Help the Trust to achieve net-zero by 2030 and inspire others to do the same.

• Respond to significant planning applications.

• Refine and embed SWT’s 'theory of change’.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong analytical skills, including a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, are essential.

• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments, and with external partners, is essential.

• Significant knowledge of conservation, ecology, climate and/or public health policy are desirable.

• Experience of strategic planning including the use of theory of change is desirable.

• Experience of carbon accounting is desirable.

• An understanding of the local authority planning system is desirable.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• Flexible working

• Home working

• Salary sacrifice benefits

• Generous pension

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Support with training and development to assist career progression

• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.