Background Information
The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) is the UK body incorporated by Royal Charter (2004) which accredits professionals in the environment with the qualification "Chartered Environmentalist" (CEnv). It currently has over 7,000 environmental professionals on the register (from the UK and another 20+ countries around the world), and 23 UK professional bodies which are licensed by SocEnv to award the Society's designations. SocEnv audits processes and standards in the award of the designations.

The 23 Licensed Bodies have about 500,000 individual members from whom they may draw future potential Chartered Environmentalists to enter into the register, and there are around another 20-30 professional bodies with UK and international memberships who may in due course seek to be gain a licence from the Society.  The market for the Society's qualification could draw from a potential international population of around 1 million individuals and there are ambitious growth plans to deliver “target 10k" – our aim to get 10,000 individuals on the register. There is plenty of scope for long-term growth for this young organisation.

SocEnv has recently extended its licence opportunities with the introduction of a new qualification and designation, "Registered Environmental Technician" (REnvTech), which supports the strategy to recognise people working in different roles in science and engineering.

SocEnv makes a selective award of "Honorary Fellow" to certain individuals.  HRH Prince Charles recently accepted the award and became a Fellow of the Society.

SocEnv works with its licensed bodies to deliver events and publications that showcase the work of its member bodies.

Finally SocEnv acts as a "single voice" - especially to government - for the various specialised environmental professions. This is achieved by facilitating policy collaboration between its licensed bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance, and establish with the Board SocEnv’s strategic objectives to fulfil the aims of the Society and to identify plans for growth.
• Implement the strategy, delivering key objectives within budget. Formulate and implement short, medium and long term plans that will enable the Society to continue to meet its objectives.
• Plan, direct and control key resources within the business, including the effective management of the staff team, and development of a staff culture that is highly engaged and motivated.
• Be accountable to the Board for the financial and operating performance of the Society. Monitor financial policies and controls, capital structure and financing agreements as appropriate.
• Advise the Board of requirements and responsibilities governing the activity of the Society under its Royal Charter, general and legislation, taking advice from external sources as necessary.
• Be a strong representative of SocEnv including actively demonstrating commitment to the standards of good environmental practice and to the continuing development of co-operation in the sector.
• Represent SocEnv locally and nationally to promote and enhance its profile.
• Develop effective relationships with SocEnv’s Licensed Bodies, key employees in the sector and other stakeholders, encouraging opportunities for joint CPD, knowledge sharing, developmental project and policy collaboration
• Develop services which raise the profile of the profession and promote the benefits of being a Chartered Environmentalist and Registered Environmental Technician.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive, and such other tasks and duties as should be reasonably required are expected to be met.

The successful candidate will be:

• A proven leader, experienced and credible at Executive and Board level
• Able to demonstrate appropriate empathy with the work of the Society for the Environment and the sustainability agenda.
• A solution-driven, strategic thinker able to implement strategy to achieve objectives
• Professional in approach and presentation
• Highly diplomatic and assertive
• Able to multi-task and respond to changing and challenging priorities calmly
• Positive, optimistic, innovative and energetic
• A ‘hands on’ team player as well as proven leader

Benefits
Benefits include a competitive salary, performance related bonus, 7% pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Hours
Full time to meet the demands of the post. May include evening work on occasions and overnight stays

Location
SocEnv’s Headquarters are in Nuneaton, Warwickshire as well as a desk presence in London for meetings and Government liaison. Regular travel is required throughout the UK to meet with staff of member bodies.