Development Director - Person Specification
The purpose of the job is to promote the professional status of the Chartered Forester and Arboriculturist to employers, decision makers, the public and to individual professionals, and to lead on the development and provision of services to members to increase their professional knowledge particularly through partnership working and CPD events.
(a) Essential criteria
Knowledge and experience
· Educated to degree level or equivalent in forestry, arboriculture, land management or other relevant discipline.
· An understanding of forestry, arboriculture or land management that demonstrates a sound knowledge of the issues currently facing the sector
· Experience of working in partnerships with key public and private sector organisations to deliver corporate objectives
· Experience of working in, or effectively influencing, the development of public policy
· Significant experience in a commercial or public/voluntary sector environment with responsibility for income generation and cost controlled expenditure programmes.
· Proven ability to establish and drive team discussions, to learn from experience and to improve organisational processes and plans
· Proven ability to identify capability requirements needed to deliver future team objectives and manage team resources to meet these needs
Skills
· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective networks
· Able to encourage a culture of innovation focused on adding value
· Excellent written, verbal and oral communications skills, including confidence as a public speaker
· Strong organisational and planning skills
· Able to produce written reports and editorial work of the highest standard in a variety of styles
Personal Qualities
· Ability to think strategically and to analyse complex issues and make clear, evidence-based recommendations for action
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative, working with, but remotely from, other ICF staff
• Innovative attitude combined with a professional approach
• Ability to take well thought-out decisions, whilst being open to assistance and advice
• Ability to maintain a flexible approach displaying balance and tact
(b) Desirable criteria
· Chartered membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or other relevant professional body
The post holder is required to hold a current UK driving license and have their own vehicle.
The post involves considerable travel throughout the UK.
Development Director person spec Institute of Chartered Foresters August 2016