Help build our community of people who gather in nature to have fun, learn and feel good.
We’re recruiting to build our core team and strengthen infrastructure.
Chief Operating Officer
This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to help diversify the environmental sector by scaling a Black led nature organization to be able to demonstrate leadership on a national scale and promote and serve the interests and needs of ethnically marginalized communities in accessing nature.
This role needs an exceptional candidate who enjoys making a role their own, who enjoys seeing strategy become impactful action and who finds fulfilment in supporting others to achieve.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and dependable Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help realise our vision. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will lead operational strategy, drive sustainable growth, and build organisational resilience.
You will oversee finance, operations, HR, systems, administration, and fundraising—creating strong foundations for an expanding team and growing impact.
The COO will ensure that;
We secure ongoing, long term financial resources, creating stability and underpinning growth and scaling into operations in multiple regions, nationally
We grow our staffing to have fundraising, communications, research teams and increase our field team.
We retain our relational, open, authentic personable, dynamic, collaborative, innovative culture as we grow
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an emotionally intelligent, commercially competent, and values-driven leader who can bring clarity, stability, and energy in a fast-paced and mission-led environment. You will thrive in translating strategy into action and impact, and in driving Wild in the City forward in scaling our delivery and leadership on a national scale.
You will bring:
Proven experience in operational and strategic leadership
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including income generation, budgeting, and long-term planning
A successful track record of managing people, partnerships, and multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across staff, volunteers, partners, and board members
Emotional resilience, sound judgement, and a calm, authentic presence
A genuine connection to our mission and values
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join Wild in the City. As COO, you’ll play a central role in shaping the next chapter of our development—growing our influence, supporting Black leadership in nature, and helping transform access to the natural world for communities of colour.
For further information and to apply download the Candidate Welcome Pack.
Non-Executive Director
Seeking experienced and enthusiastic professionals to serve as a Non-Executive Director for organisation building a community of Black Nature Lovers.
Can you help us to the next stage, as a Non-Executive Director (voluntary role)?
We are looking for up to 3 skilled professionals who can support us on our journey by joining our board as a Non-Executive Director.
You will help us to;
Support our growth and extension of programmes
Create strong infrastructure and build staffing and delivery capacity
Increase our reach and influence
Help manifest our vision for more people to be connected with the natural world
Apply
For an informal conversation in the first instance contact info@wildinthecity.org.uk.