Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Robust, straight forward, target focussed, enthusiastic and self-motivated

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally, with a wide variety of organisations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information to a wide-ranging audience

• Good organisational skills, accurate and good attention to detail

• Proven administration and IT competencies including Microsoft Office, social media and website management

• Self-confident and a quick learner

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential Desirable How Tested

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate and develop and maintain relationships with a range of people and organisations

Ability to present to a wide range of audiences

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree level qualification or equivalent significant experience

WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB SKILLS

Broad ICT competencies, including Microsoft Office software

Knowledge of and passion for the land and nature sector, relevant to the Cumbrian context, including the opportunities and challenges currently facing the sector, with specific attention to the learning offer

Sound overview knowledge of the range and types of work in the land and nature sector

Knowledge of land and nature-based skill delivery in Cumbria and beyond, across the breadth of learning opportunities

Experience in developing and delivering a research strategy

Experience in managing/updating a website, social media platforms and following marketing brand guidelines

Ability to prioritise workloads

Proven ability to build and manage relationships with a wide variety of organisations/businesses/individals

Ability to present and communicate information to a wide audience

Experience of one or more elements of the sector from working in practice

Experience in skill/training delivery in the sector

Established networks in Cumbria in the land and nature sector

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY STYLE

Ability to manage own time and activity on a day-to-day basis

Appropriate level of delegation and supervision

Effective organisational skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Independent and self-motivated

Committed to working cooperatively

Respectful of the range of perspectives within the sector

Commitment to inclusive service delivery

Personable and open to making connections with a variety of people/organisations from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Personal drive and enthusiasm

Confidence to take on new roles

Self-confident and a quick learner

Accuracy and attention to detail, while working quickly and to deadlines

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Ability to travel around and outside the county

Ability to meet the transport requirements of the role

Ability and willingness to work flexibly