INFORMATION PACK
Business Adviser (Environmental Growth for Business Project) – full time fixed term contract from March 2018 for a period of 3 years.
This pack contains:
· A summary of the Trust
· A summary of the Business Adviser post
· A job description and person specification for the role of Business Adviser
Applications
Applications are only accepted on a completed application form, we do not accept CVs and covering letters. The application form can be downloaded from http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs
Applications should be sent to
Application deadline midnight on Sunday 28th January 2018
Interviews
Interview date Thursday 8th February 2018 – Five Acres, Allet, Truro.
Contact
To discuss the post please contact Tom Shelley, Conservation Manager on 01872 302272.
Summary of the Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust was established in 1962. It fulfils a unique role in that it is concerned solely with Cornwall and deals with all aspects of conserving the county's wildlife and wild places. We now have over 17,000 adult members including over 4,500 family members so engaging with these people to continue our work is key.
Our vision is a county that is richer in wildlife, cared for and appreciated by everyone. Our mission is to rebuild Cornwall's biodiversity and engage local people and visitors with the natural environment. We inspire and educate children and adults through events, manage 57 nature reserves, advise and encourage landowners and farmers to manage their land for nature and we work in partnership with fishermen and other marine organisations to help protect our seas.
Summary of the Business Adviser job role
The Trust is looking for an adaptable, enthusiastic and approachable Business Advisor to visit and advise businesses in Cornwall on how they can achieve Environmental Growth as part of the University of Exeter’s Environmental Growth for Business project.
The postholder includes advising the Trust’s business supporters and sign-post businesses to the associated grant-scheme for the Environmental Growth for Business project.
This role is a full time fixed term contract from March 2018 for a period of 3 years. The contract is based on 37.5 hours a week and typical hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm. Occasional weekend work will be required. The Trust will consider flexible working arrangements.
The salary for this role is £24500 per annum.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF JOB
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JOB TITLE : Business Adviser
POST NUMBER : 119
DEPARTMENT : Conservation
RESPONSIBLE TO : Conservation Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR : Volunteers as necessary
Fixed term contract from March 2018 for a period of 3 years.
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2. OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
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The Business Advisor will visit and advise businesses in Cornwall on how they can achieve Environmental Growth as part of the University of Exeter’s Environmental Growth for Business project.
Environmental Growth for Business is an exciting project seeking to innovatively integrate ‘ecosystem services’ and ‘circular economics’ approaches to drive business innovation, resource efficiency and contribute to Cornwall’s long-term environmental growth. EG4B will work and support small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to identifying opportunities for increased productivity and economic resilience through improvements in resource efficiency alongside business-led opportunities that contribute to the delivery of Cornwall’s Environmental Growth Strategy (2015 – 2065).
EG4B is a partnership project led by the University of Exeter and involving Cornwall Council, Cornwall Development Company and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The project is supported by funding from the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and as such business support and engagement is fundamental to the delivery of the project and a key aspect of all posts within it.
EG4B has multiple integrated work streams: including the development and implementation of an environmental growth focused business support toolkit, a business-led grant and environmental challenge fund and environmental open innovation networks. The EG4B project will also develop an environmental sensor network and ‘natural capital information and management hub’ and integrate closely with existing initiatives such as the Cornwall Sustainability Awards.
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3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead on advising businesses about Environmental Growth
· Advise the Trust’s business supporters and other businesses, on achieving Environmental Growth. This will include giving practical advice about habitats and species enhancements as well as advice on communicating the enhancements to the business’s customers and staff. Advice on other aspects of the business will also be required including as energy and resource use and a toolkit is being developed to support advisers.
· Liaise closely with other advisers on the team to ensure skills can be shared across the project.
· Work with businesses as appropriate to apply for the grants that will be made available in year 2 of the project. The adviser will need to ensure that the individual business and the work they intend to do is compliant with the funding programme’s criteria.
· Liaise with other staff across the Trust who work with businesses to make sure all relevant Trust staff are communicating with businesses about the project and encouraging participation.
· Take part in relevant Trust organised events such as business networking events to raise the profile of the project with businesses.
· Be involved in external events and schemes that can raise the profile of the project amongst businesses such as the Cornwall Sustainability Awards and the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
· Liaise closely with other Trust staff working on the project toolkit and data hub and input as required.
· Produce summary reports and maps for businesses with details of what improvements are recommended.
Staff and Volunteer management
Recruit, manage and develop volunteers relevant to the role.
Internal and external liaison
· Through internal and external liaison, ensure that opportunities for promoting the project and the Trust’s involvement in it.
· Maintain regular liaison with Conservation and Marketing and Fundraising Team staff.
· Attend external liaison meetings as appropriate to represent and promote the Trust.
· Represent the project and Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s role in it to the media, Trust members and supporters.
Health and safety
Ensure that all activities, including events and volunteer working, fulfil Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s H&S requirements. Take part in appropriate H&S training.
Other
In order for the organisation to work effectively you may be required to assist with other areas of work and therefore should be prepared to undertake duties appropriate to the post, as delegated by your line manager.
All staff are required to abide by organisational policies and procedures.
Please sign and date this document to confirm its accuracy at the present time:
Job Holder ………………………………………………… …Date……………………………..
Line Manager ……………………………………………..……Date ……………………………
JOB TITLE : Business Advisor
POST NUMBER : ?
FUNCTION : Conservation
This section details the experience, skills, knowledge and personal qualities required for the post.
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Area A EXPERIENCE
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· Proven experience of investigating appropriate funds, preparing grant applications, liaising with funders and claiming grants.
· Experience of interpreting ecological information using ecological skills and knowledge as outlined below.
· Development of new projects ideas – specify project and prepare project outlines.
· External project management - Manage a diverse programme of work with many business types.
· Internal project management – this includes staff, volunteer and budget management.
· Experience in producing and using Risk Assessments and Lone working procedures.
· Must have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle for work.
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Area B KNOWLEDGE
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· Knowledge of Cornwall’s habitats and species and issues of nature conservation relevance in the county.
· Specialist knowledge and understanding of local habitat improvement initiatives.
· Understanding of ecosystem services, natural capital and environmental growth.
· Working knowledge of the Trust’s diverse operations and of other environmental organisations.
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Area C SKILLS
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· Ability to manage own work programme with minimal support.
· Staff and volunteer development and management.
· Ability to identify important habitats and improvement areas when ‘in the field’.
· Ability to prepare concise, effective reports and letters
· Ability to speak clearly and confidently when explaining the project aims.
· Use computer word processing and database packages- GIS knowledge is an advantage.
Area D PERSONAL QUALITIES
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· Strong commitment to nature conservation and the work of the Trust.
· Well organised and able to work on own initiative.
· Ability to work well as part of a team.
· Effective communicator and able to motivate others.
· Enthusiastic and approachable.
· Tactful and sensitive to the needs of individuals and businesses.