Head of Public Engagement

Who we are The Heart of England Forest is creating and conserving a vast, connected forest across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Through the restoration of woodland, grassland, and wetland habitats, we are helping nature recover and supporting rare and threatened species across the West Midlands. Our vision is to grow the Forest to 12,000 hectares, planting 12 million trees. Creating a resilient landscape for generations to come - a place where wildlife can flourish and people can find peace, connection, and community. The role This is an exciting opportunity to take on a newly created leadership role and play a defining part in delivering an ambitious five-year strategy. As our new Head of Public Engagement, you will bring together our volunteering, community and heritage, and outdoor learning teams to create meaningful experiences that connect people with nature, heritage and environmental action. Working across the organisation, you''ll ensure our public engagement activities are innovative, inclusive, impactful and financially sustainable. What you''ll be doing Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you will: Develop and deliver a compelling public engagement strategy that brings our organisational vision to life. Lead and inspire three specialist teams, creating a collaborative, high-performing culture. Design exceptional visitor, participant and volunteer experiences across both physical and digital environments. Use audience insight, data ..... full job details .....