Planning Policy

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 Trusts strategic goals so that we can demonstrate the impact of our programmes and provide the evidence for effective campaigns on key decisions for nature.
Represent SWT in the development of Shropshires local nature recovery strategy and nature recovery network.
Oversee the development of SWTs 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.
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.
An understanding of the local authority planning system is desirable.
Flexible working
Home working
Salary sacrifice benefits
Generous pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Support with training and development to assist career progression
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified 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. 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.