Communications and Engagement Manager

Tel: 0115 850 0173
Email: m.henshall@nbn.org.uk

Role at NBN Trust

Lead on NBN Trust communications in support of the NBN Trust Strategy, including citizen science initiatives and engagement with current and potential members and sponsors.

Core work responsibilities

• Leads on NBN Trust communications
• Manages the Trust’s digital communications channels, including website, social media and electronic newsletters
• Sources and writes relevant news stories
• Development of NBN Trust membership scheme
• Oversees the development and promotion of iNaturalistUK
• Project manages annual NBN Conference
• Chairs NBN Awards Committee

About Mandy

I have worked for the National Biodiversity Network Trust since December 2004 and am now its longest serving staff member! It’s a great organisation to work for and the work we do, the people we work with and the data we host is becoming ever more important to help tackle the biodiversity crisis.

As for me, I have always adored nature – what’s not to love about it?! – but prior to joining the Trust, my background was in retail marketing and communications at the Boots Company’s head office in Nottingham, where I was Operations Manager for the Baby Business Centre.

My love of nature has continued to grow. I am incredibly lucky to have travelled widely and seen some amazing wildlife around the world. I am, however, equally thrilled to observe nature on my daily dog walk with Lewis my Sproodle in the Leicestershire countryside, recording what I see on iNaturalistUK of course!.

I still relish my role at the NBN Trust as much as I did 19 years ago and am enjoying developing our communications in new ways to support our five year Strategy.