Regional Development Manager - Horticultural Community

Regional Development Manager - Horticultural Community Home-based (Bristol area or central England) with travel Perennial is the nation's only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture.Together with our network of partners, we provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown and financial difficulties. We are now looking for a Regional Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week. 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays - Pension - Private healthcare coverage - Sickness pay - Comprehensive benefits package - Well-established family-friendly policies, including the ability to have extra unpaid leave - This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced manager with a strong understanding of the horticultural sector and the ability to build trusted, long-lasting relationships to join our compassionate organisation. Youll have the chance to make a tangible difference across the sector, developing and sustaining key relationships, enhancing our reach, influence and long-term impact. Whats more, this home-based role offers the flexibility to work in a way that supports a healthier balance around your life, alongside a strong all-round benefits package. So, if youre ready to use your knowledge and people skills to help build better futures across horticulture, wed love to hear from you. As a Regional Development Manager, you will help strengthen our impact across the horticultural sector around Bristol and central England by building partnerships, supporting service development and ensuring the voices of people working in horticulture remain at the heart of our work. You will develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including horticultural businesses, trade associations, colleges and training providers, helping to connect prevention campaigns, early intervention activity and support services. Working collaboratively across teams and with external partners, you will identify opportunities for growth, promote services and support the development of strong stakeholder networks that enhance our reach and influence. Support improvements in impact measurement, data quality and project management - Monitor social policy developments affecting people working in horticulture - Ensure regional activity complies with legal, regulatory, safeguarding, health and safety and GDPR requirements To be considered as a Regional Development Manager, you will need: - A good understanding of the horticultural sector and the issues affecting local communities and workplaces - An awareness of both local and national policy, and how it impacts people working in horticulture in your area - The ability to build trusted, long-lasting relationships across the horticultural industry and with key partners - Other organisations may call this role Partnerships Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Community Development Manager, Regional Partnerships Manager, External Relations Manager, Relationship Manager, or Strategic Partnerships Manager. Webrecruit and Perennial, Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre looking for a role where your contribution can help shape lasting change as a Regional Development Manager, please apply via the button shown.