The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (also known as BBOWT) was formed in 1959 and has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone, valued by all. We aim to lead the way to nature’s recovery through innovative land management, and connect people with nature to improve their wellbeing. We work in partnership and through collaborative projects with local communities, businesses, land owners and local authorities. In the three counties BBOWT owns or manages over 80 nature reserves covering 2,500 hectares. We have more than 50,000 members, employ over 100 professional staff, and have active support from more than 1,350 volunteers. Each year around 12,000 schoolchildren visit our education centres. BBOWT has an annual turnover of over £6 million and receives income from membership subscriptions, grants and donations. BBOWT is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, each is a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.

Our mission – To create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside and inspire our communities to act for nature.

Our aim – To lead the way for nature’s recovery and connect people with nature, so that:

• Our soil and water resources are managed to create functioning ecosystems and wildlife rich places.

• Local communities, decision-makers, landowners and business work with and for nature.

• People recognise their dependence upon nature and its value to their mental and physical wellbeing.

Corporate support is a developing income area for the Trust. We’ve got lots of ecological, fundraising, wildlife and charitable expertise already; now we need someone with a commercial mind to spot new opportunities and build them into mutually meaningful partnerships. and help local businesses act positively for nature.

We have an ‘Investors in Wildlife’ corporate membership scheme, and we think there is the opportunity to grow deeper and more meaningful relationships with local companies. Using their excellent relationship building skills, creative thinking and entrepreneurial flair, our new Corporate Relations Officer will build those strategic partnerships with existing and new commercial partners, coordinate our strands of corporate engagement across the Trust, and explore new commercial income opportunities within the Trust.

Salary: £16,080 (pro-rata) per annum, (£26,800 (FTE) per annum)

Contract: Permanent, Part time, 21 hours per week

Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford / home (hybrid working available)

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Thursday 4th November 2021.

Interviews will be held via Zoom on either 17th or 19th November 2021.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.