Vacancy for:  Menai Strait Partnership Officer

Location: Menai Strait, North Wales

Job Type: Full time ( 15 months in the first instance expected to continue as the forum establishes).

Salary: 24,500- 27,500 depending on experience.

Application Deadline: 05/01/2024 12.00pm.

The Menai Strait Partnership Forum is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development within the Menai Strait community. As the first ever role in this exciting project, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to serve as the forum coordinator. This role is instrumental in laying the foundation, shaping the strategic direction, and nurturing partnerships for the long-term success of the forum.

About Menai Strait Partnership Forum:

The Menai Strait Partnership Forum brings the community together to deliver innovative solutions to the Menai Strait. A partnership between the Menai Strait Fishery Order Management Association ( MSFOMA) and North Wales Rivers Trust, to connect the issues between land and rivers, and how they are impacting the water quality on the Strait. We are dedicated to ensuring the Menai Strait remains sustainable for wildlife, recreation and business. We believe that progress happens by bringing people together. People from all walks of life, who have the drive and the influence to make a positive change. This role will be hosted and managed by the North Wales Rivers Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

•          Set Up and Launch: Lead the establishment and phase two launch of the Menai Strait Partnership Forum, including defining its structure, governance, and operational procedures.

•          Community Engagement: Act as a liaison with the public and local community and businesses, ensuring that their voices and needs are considered in the forum's activities through co-design opportunities. Facilitate a series of events and engagement opportunities.

•          Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the forum, aligning with its mission and goals. Drive the organisation towards the successful realisation of its vision.

•          Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with relevant organisations, government entities, and stakeholders to sustain the forum's mission and activities.

•          Project Management: Oversee and coordinate various projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and within established timelines.

•          Innovation: Encourage and implement innovative approaches to address challenges and opportunities in the community, making the forum a hub for creative problem-solving.

•          Resource Acquisition: Secure the necessary resources, including funding, grants, and sponsorships, to support the sustainability of the forum.

Qualifications:

●      Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., community development, project management, ocean sciences, etc.) or equivalent lived experience.

●      Proven experience in community engagement, project management, and partnership development.

●      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

●      Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.

●      Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

●      A passion for community development and sustainability.

●      The ability to speak Welsh to Intermediary Level 4 is essential for this role.

●      Driving licence and use of their own car for business purposes.

●      Fluent in IT skills such as Microsoft and Google Drive applications.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their qualifications, experiences, and motivation for the role to info@northwalesriverstrust.org by the application deadline. As this role involves community engagement please also send a bilingual video clip presentation, explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for this role. Videos to be sent via wetransfer to the above email address.

Application Deadline:January 5th at 12.00pm.  Interviews will be held in person the following week (TBC)

The Menai Strait Partnership Forum is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Join us in making a lasting impact on the Menai community. Be part of our innovative journey and help shape a sustainable and prosperous future.

Vacancy for:  Community Engagement & Education Officer

This is a pivotal position, focusing on our complex programmes of work which need to engage a wide range of stakeholders ranging from Government and policy, water companies, consultancies and finance sector, eNGOs, local partnerships, schools, universities and volunteers. To provide Stakeholder Engagement support to all of our projects 1) Prosiect Torgoch 2) Freshwater Pearl Mussels 3) Floating Wetland 4) River guardians programme. You will be supported by the existing Rivers Trust Project officers, who are home based across North Wales.

Whilst environmental and freshwater knowledge and experience would be desirable, we are looking for someone who can provide professional and effective stakeholder engagement coordination, to ensure efficiency in realising our projects' objectives in line with our charitable objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming team within a thriving movement, and to make a meaningful personal contribution to environmental protection and improvement.

It's a home-based role, though the job holder will be required to travel. We offer flexibility around working hours - time off in lieu is also available. We are happy to make adjustments for people with disabilities and/or caring responsibilities, and we welcome applications from all communities, backgrounds and other circumstances. The successful candidate will need to be based in North Wales and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. You must be able to speak Welsh to an intermediate level as you will be working with Welsh first language schools and partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support development of stakeholder engagement plans across the programmes for external stakeholders - recognising the specific engagement needs of different stakeholder groups and alignment possible across the programmes of work.

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement initiatives that promote the programmes objectives, work, deliver engaging messages, help secure partnerships and enhance stakeholder relationships.

• Work closely with the executive team – CEO & Project Officers to support key engagement at the highest level across the programmes.

• Prepare and support workshops, roundtables and forums for stakeholders.

• Coordinate regular updates to stakeholders through agreed communications channels in collaboration with the teams.

• Work closely with RT team to procure communications support for engagement materials, across the project partners.

• Support establishing transformational communications messaging across the project partners.

• Develop a stakeholder engagement database and ensure all contact and feedback is logged and analysed for sentiment tracking.

• Ensure stakeholder responses and requests are communicated to technical teams, for information and action.

• Work closely with programme and project managers to ensure the engagement plan is meeting the programme objectives.

• Deliver education programmes and community events such as River Clean ups, habitat and river surveys, training and water quality campaigns. .

• Develop our bilingual film comms such as Voice of the water.

• Support regional and local stakeholder manager/s to build positive working relationships with key stakeholder cohorts including; statutory and non-statutory organisations, local & Central Government, MP’s, environmental bodies, industry & community groups, businesses and other affected parties

• Work collaboratively with all project team members

• Following all Rivers Trust policies including on Health & Safety, EDI, IT, and GDPR.

• Contributing to a respectful and inclusive working culture.

The salary for the job will fall in the range of £ 24,500-£26,500 per year.

Initial 15 month contract expected to continue.

To apply, please send your CV and show how you meet the following criteria:

• The ability to develop and support significant relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. environmental NGO's, consultants, contractors, water companies, academic and research institutions, and local and national government bodies.)

• Proven ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams while working remotely.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Designing and executing cross-partner and cross-sector stakeholder engagement.

• An understanding of EDI and how it relates to a role engaging different stakeholder groups under-represented in the sector.

• Experience working with young people. Preferably an understanding of the National Curriculum.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate senior stakeholders' meetings and relationships.

• Demonstrate a high level of engagement skills in written and oral form bilingual).

• Highly organised with experience of maintaining accurate records of stakeholder engagement and sentiment tracking.

• Experience of working collaboratively with others at the local and regional level.

• Planning and delivery of workshops, roundtables, meetings and focus groups.

• Experience in determining key issues, how they relate to the relevant stakeholder partners or communities and what mitigation measures can be implemented to reduce the impacts.

• ●      The ability to speak Welsh to Intermediary Level 4 is essential for this role.

  ●      Driving licence and use of their own car for business purposes.

  ●      Fluent in IT skills such as Microsoft and Google Drive applications.

Desirables but not essential, only include these if you have them:

• Project management experience.

• Knowledge of Nature-based Solutions in river environments.

• Knowledge of impacts of climate change and mitigation measures.

• Experience working with corporate partners.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their qualifications, experiences, and motivation for the role to info@northwalesriverstrust.org by the application deadline. As this role involves community engagement please also send a bilingual video clip presentation, explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for this role. Videos to be sent via wetransfer to the above email address.

Application Deadline: January 5th at 12.00pm.  Interviews will be held in person the following week (TBC)

North Wales Rivers Trust - Trustee Position Legal Background

We are pleased to announce the creation of a new trustee position within the North Wales Rivers Trust specifically designed for individuals with a legal background. As the Trust continues to grow and face new challenges in our mission to protect and restore the rivers in North Wales, we recognize the importance of legal expertise to navigate governance, compliance and risk management.

Position Details:
The position of Trustee with a legal background will play a vital role in advising the Board of Trustees on legal matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and supporting the strategic decision-making processes of the Trust. Key responsibilities of the position include:
1. Legal Guidance: Offering legal expertise to the Board, staff, and fellow trustees.
2. Governance and Compliance: Assisting the Board in maintaining legal compliance, reviewing policies and procedures, and ensuring that the Trust operates in accordance with the law.
3. Risk Management: Identifying legal risks and proposing risk mitigation strategies for the Trust's activities, projects, and initiatives.
4. Advocacy Support: Collaborating with the Trust's communications and advocacy team by providing legal guidance on lobbying efforts, public consultations, and legislative advocacy.
5. Partnerships and Collaboration: Utilising legal expertise to build alliances and collaborate with external stakeholders, including government bodies, regulatory agencies, and legal professionals, to further the mission of the Trust.

Qualifications and Application Process:
We are seeking individuals with a proven track record of legal expertise, ideally with a legal background in the NGO sector. As a trustee, you will join a dedicated team of professionals committed to the conservation and restoration of North Wales' rivers.
To apply for the position, please submit a letter of interest and your resume outlining your legal background, relevant experience, and why you would like to become a trustee of the North Wales Rivers Trust. Applications should be sent to laura@northwalesriverstrust.org by the 30/09/2023.
Please note that this is a voluntary position, and trustees are expected to commit an average of 4-6 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings.

We believe that the inclusion of a Trustee with a legal background will be invaluable to the North Wales Rivers Trust. This new position will enhance our capability to protect and restore our rivers while ensuring legal compliance and upholding the highest ethical standards. We look forward to welcoming applications from knowledgeable individuals passionate about preserving and enhancing our precious natural resources.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your continued support as we work tirelessly to safeguard the rivers of North Wales.
Yours sincerely,
North Wales Rivers Trust

laura@northwalesriverstrust.org