Nottinghamshire County Council
Enterprising Environment Manager
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This position has been identified as a Politically Restricted post under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (No.2) Regulations 1990 imposing political restrictions on the holders of certain posts.
The posts are either specified in the Act or contained in a list which the County Council is required to prepare and maintain. The list includes specified and sensitive positions.
Salary
£47,181 - £52,413 per annum
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
37
Work Base
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[JDPS.pdf – 160KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 6
Number of posts
1
Interview date
4 August 2026
Closing Date
12 July 2026 23:55
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to serving our communities, creating healthy and sustainable places and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Nottinghamshire County Council is excited to announce a newly created role for an Enterprising Environment Manager. This senior position will work closely with the Team Manager, Natural Environment Manager, and the Director of Greenwood Community Forest to drive initiatives that generate income and support our ambitious environmental goals.
As The Enterprising Environment Manager, You Will
- Lead and Inspire: Bring entrepreneurial expertise to the development of business improvements and commercial opportunities.
- Drive Development: Identify and implement opportunities to generate income to support Nottinghamshire County Council’s environmental ambitions.
- Build Partnerships: Develop cross-regional partnerships to secure green finance investment into the region, County and service.
- Manage Projects: Oversee key projects from inception to completion.
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To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need
- A good understanding of potential commercial partners and business opportunities.
- Proven experience in project management and developing commercial strategies.
- A good understanding of and enthusiasm for the natural and historic environment, including green spaces.
- Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate partners to achieve common goals.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges.
- Creativity: Innovative mindset to develop unique solutions for environmental projects.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for training and career development.
- Generous annual leave: Plus bank holidays and flexible hours.
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If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now to become Nottinghamshire County Council's Enterprising Environment Manager. Together, we can create a greener future for all.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Heather Stokes on 01159932592 or by email heather.stokes@nottscc.gov.uk.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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