Our purpose is to create a Wilder Nottinghamshire where people and nature are thriving together. It is through our thriving collective of people that we will achieve our ambitions.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly organised HR Manager with a strong generalist HR background, who can lead our HR Team.

This role sits within our operations directorate, reporting into the Chief Operating Officer. You will sit on the operational leadership team working with a group of managers across the organisation and will be managing the overall function of HR delivery across the Group, playing a key part in shaping culture and talent management initiatives.

To be truly successful in this role, you will have a proven track record in a wide range of HR technical expertise, a practical and pragmatic approach and a strong focus on;

• Employee relations case management, particularly being able to balance the needs of the workforce and that of the organisation
• Policy development and delivery
• Demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• A proven ability to support organisational change with care, bringing others with you and fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Effective coaching skills
• Stakeholder Management skills and the ability to influence
• Excellent management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a highly effective team.

To apply for this role, please visit our Hireful page. For full details of the role and its responsibilities, as well as details of the key experiences, skills and qualifications required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check. 

The closing date for this vacancy is 20th May 2026. We are holding interviews on 4th June 2026.

Our Culture

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local

people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.  

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.    

Disability - If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process. 

We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position. 

Employment checks - We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable). 

Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.  

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