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About the role
To promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture and be responsible for the provision of advice, guidance and support for staff and volunteers on all health, safety and wellbeing related matters, including the implementation and application of new and updated legislation, codes of practice, and safe working procedures.
To ensure that health and safety effectively contributes to the Trust’s strategic objectives, to embed best practice across the Trust’s operations, and drive compliance, identifying improvements, and creating a safe, sustainable workplace. The role requires a consultative, collaborative and pragmatic approach to finding solutions and appropriate measures to support the Trust’s day to day activities and improve standards.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team are enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more on our website.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
You can find out more on the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust website jobs section.
Please see our recruitment pack for more information and on how to apply.
Closing Date is Wednesday 3 September at 9am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Accountability & Learning Officer - Improve humanitarian responses through evidence and learning
London, N1
Full-time, Permanent
Salary of circa £36,000 per annum
When humanitarian crises strike, the DEC stands poised to co-ordinate and deliver incredible responses around the world.
Learning and insight are essential to improving how we respond and we’re now looking for an Accountability & Learning Officer to directly contribute to learning and growth for the DEC and our 15 member charities.
We need someone with monitoring and evaluation experience and a strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally to play a vital role in our dedicated charity.
About Us
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique membership organisation made up of 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities: Action Against Hunger, ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International UK, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide (UK), International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam GB, Plan International UK, Save the Children UK, Tearfund, and World Vision UK.
When large-scale disasters strike countries that lack the resources to respond, we bring our member charities together to raise funds quickly and efficiently. In times of crisis, our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action.
Working as one, we coordinate the UK public’s response to overseas disasters. Through our Rapid Response Network of media and corporate partners, we raise the alarm with the UK public and make donating as easy as possible, with most funds raised within the first two weeks of an appeal.
Since our launch in 1963, we have run 79 appeals and raised an astounding £2.5bn, helping save countless lives and rebuild communities.
At the DEC, accountability and learning are not just processes, they are a commitment to the people affected by disaster and will aid our growth and the development of our members. Your work will help ensure the funds we raise are used effectively and transparently, and that every appeal we launch is an opportunity to do better, together.
***Please download the job description for full details***
What You’ll Do
This role enables the DEC and our 15 member charities to effectively respond to humanitarian emergencies and provide timely, quality, community-focused assistance.
As an Accountability & Learning Officer, alongside your efforts to contribute to our learning and growth, you will shape our work to influence key policy agendas. You’ll be working across such areas as climate adaption, flexible funding for humanitarian action, and locally led humanitarian responses.
Overseeing our monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, you will support the set-up of projects, build relationships, and co-ordinate activities in all our current operational theatres.
Specifically, your role will involve:
- Assessing humanitarian crises for DEC appeal eligibility
- Maintaining and improving reporting templates
- Setting up and overseeing key learning activities over the appeal cycle
- Overseeing our Collective Initiatives and Shared Services portfolio
- Supporting a range of DEC research and learning projects and reviews
- Helping members to achieve their climate and environment targets
- Leading the design and set up of regular learning events and workshops
- Acting as the key focal point for members’ and partners’ queries
- Acting as deputy for the Accountability & Learning Manager
What You’ll Bring
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and research design and/or implementation
- Experience in the international humanitarian/development/charity sector for an NGO, UN Agency or similar
- A strong understanding of humanitarian crises globally
- Detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, programming, and how the sector operates
- A good understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and methodologies used to monitor programmes and measure outcomes
- An understanding of and interest in key policy areas within the humanitarian system
- The ability to thoroughly check and clean large datasets and analyse quantitative and qualitative data
- A degree-level qualification (ideally a post-graduate level qualification) in a relevant discipline
How We’ll Support You
- Flexible working hours (outside of an appeal)
- 25 days' annual leave, rising with length of service (3 years: 27 days. 5 years: 30 days)
- 3% employers’ pension contribution, rising to 8% post probation
- HealthCare Cash Plan, providing an array of health services (~£1,660 cash value, per year)
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted access to various health club providers (via Gympass)
- Discount schemes for various retailers and businesses
- Discounted tickets for events, via Tickets for Good
- Season ticket loan (post probation)
- Financial hardship loan (post probation)
- Cycle-to-work & Car scheme (post probation)
How to apply
If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter by 9am, Monday 11th August 2025
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
Other organisations may have titles such as Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, or Planning, Engagement and Evaluation Officer.
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Partnerships Lead to advance the development and management of strategic relationships with companies and corporate foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the impact of Learning through Landscapes by securing income and added value from corporate partners who share our vision for outdoor learning and play.
The role is hybrid and can be based in either our Hampshire or Stirling offices or remote. It will be varied and involve: identifying and approaching prospective partners; developing and presenting compelling proposals; managing long-term corporate relationships; reporting on impact; and supporting volunteering and pro-bono engagement. You’ll also contribute to shaping our Corporate Partnerships Strategy and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to maximise partnership value.
You will need:
- Experience of developing corporate partnerships, ideally in the charity, education, or environmental sectors
- Proven ability to develop compelling proposals and presentations tailored to corporate audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of developing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing partnership proposals and impact reports
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how corporate social responsibility aligns with business objectives
- Confidence in networking and representing an organisation at external events
- Experience of planning and delivering partnership activities such as employee volunteering or pro-bono projects
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver high-quality partnership experiences
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations, including the Code of Fundraising Practice
- A commitment to the values and mission of Learning through Landscapes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £49,613 - £55,125 per annum
Location: London
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Partnerships Manager on a full time, permanent basis.
About Concern Worldwide (UK)
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 27 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
About the Role
To maximise income from trusts, foundations, and corporate foundations across the UK by building long-term, strategic relationships. The role focuses on aligning funder interests with Concern's programming priorities, delivering compelling proposals and reporting, and providing excellent stewardship. It also plays a leadership role within the team, managing staff and contributing to overall fundraising strategy.
About You
Essential
• Demonstrable experience in Trusts and Foundations fundraising
• Proven success in securing and managing six- or seven-figure grants from trusts and foundations
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, strategic, and target-driven
• Deep understanding of international development and global humanitarian issues
• Financial acumen, including interpreting and presenting budgets to donors
• Experience of using a CRM database to store data, information and communications
Desirable
• Experience, knowledge of and keen interest in the international development sector
Essential Skills/Person Specifications
• A self-starter, ambitious and results driven
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside the Fundraising Team
• Excellent organisation skills
• Demonstrable time management skills and ability to work to multiple deadlines
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
How to apply:
- Please upload your CV and cover letter by 17th August 2025.
- All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
This position has been designated by Concern Worldwide (UK) as a role that requires pre-employment/compliance checks. This includes a criminal records self-declaration form.
Equal opportunity
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
You may have experience of the following: Partnership Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Institutional Fundraising Manager, Grants Manager, Foundation Relations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.
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Salary: £25,907 - £28,786 full time - based on 35 hours
Location: Belfast
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Concern Worldwide (Northern Ireland) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Shop Manager on a Full time, permanent basis for our Andersonstown shop in Belfast.
About Us:
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground. We use our voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.
About the role:
To managing all aspects of the shop, including recruiting and leading the volunteer team in order to maximise the income generated for Concern's work. You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, ensuring a steady flow of donations and acting as the face of Concern Worldwide and raising public awareness of our campaigns.
You will lead by example and be confident working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will contribute towards the success of the shop by:
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service
• Achieving targets to maximise income
• Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
• Actively recruit volunteers
• Generate stock
• Achieving expectations within campaign activities
About you:
As Shop Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a small, but dedicated and successful retail team. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes full ownership of your role. You will lead and motivate your shop volunteers in maximising the fundraising income for the shop. It will be your chance to demonstrate and further develop your existing strong commercial awareness, relationship management, sales and customer service skills.
This is an exciting time for you to join Concern Worldwide (NI) as we seek to engage more with local communities and increase support for our work in tackling hunger and transforming lives in some of the poorest places in the world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Concern Charity Retail in Northern Ireland:
There are currently eight Concern shops in Northern Ireland. Two of these are bookshops, one in Derry and the second in Holywood Co. Down. One is our newest retail format, our Concern Boutique on the Lisburn Road with an elevated customer experience and product offering. The remaining five are standard charity shops, situated in Ballycastle, Newcastle, Ormeau Road, and the Antrim Road in Belfast.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
It is the nature of this post that weekend working (Saturday) and occasional additional seasonal hours are part of the normal working week. Working hours will also involve some evening work to meet the needs of the post.
Full time - 35 hours per week, permanent contract. Flexibility is required.
Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you require a paper application form, please contact us.
Due to the urgency of filling this position, Concern reserves the right to close the recruitment activity earlier if we have received applications, which match the role. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid a potentially earlier closing date.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic Access NI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (NI). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may have experience in the following: Retail Manager, Store Manager, Shop Supervisor, Charity Shop Manager, Retail Team Leader, Assistant Store Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Fundraising Manager, etc.
REF-222 975
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Principal Research Officer – Ecosystem Health & Social Dimensions
Location: London Wetland Centre, London SW13 9WT - The role supports hybrid working, with travel to both Slough and Richmond as required to carry out the research
Salary: £38,119.00 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30th March 2027
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About The Role
WWT has successfully partnered with Richmond Borough and Slough Councils to deliver an innovative, nature-based flood alleviation scheme that is already underway, aiming to future-proof neighbourhoods against the impacts of climate change. A landscape scale network of wetland interventions will help build flood resilient communities in two river catchments and unlock their multiple benefits for people. Key interventions are being developed through an inclusive process of co-production with the diverse communities living in these catchments.
WWT’s Conservation Evidence Department is seeking a scientist to deliver social research that examines the effectiveness of these nature-based solutions in building flood resilience and generating social and health and wellbeing benefits for local communities.
About You
The role will involve working closely with WWT colleagues across the Conservation Directorate, as well as project partners and local communities. Strong communication (written and oral) and coordination skills are essential.
The successful candidate will have:
- strong social research skills, both in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- an understanding of sound scientific methods as well as excellent paper-writing and data management skills
- will have worked with a diverse range of communities and be aware of cultural sensitivities and what is needed to achieve high ethical standards when working with people
- will be an excellent team worker, hold a PhD in a social science, geography or environmental psychology subject, and be familiar with leading, designing and delivering scientific research projects
The role will sit within the Conservation Evidence department, which is a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of passionate scientists. Above all, we have impact: our research diagnoses problems and identifies solutions, and in doing so we shape policy and action for global wetland conservation. We work in collaboration with government, NGOs and academic partners, and a number of PhD students, across the UK and overseas.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
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Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power
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Salary: £13,864.2 - £15,404.4 per annum (pro rata based on 21 hours)
Location: Belfast
Closing Date: 17th August 2025
Concern Worldwide (Northern Ireland) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Shop Manager on a part time, permanent basis for our Andersonstown shop in Belfast.
About Us
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground. We use our voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.
About the role
To support the shop manager with all aspects of managing the shop, including recruiting and leading the volunteer team in order to maximise the income generated for Concern's work. You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, ensuring a steady flow of donations and acting as the face of Concern Worldwide and raising public awareness of our campaigns.
You will lead by example and be confident working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will contribute towards the success of the shop by:
About you
As Assistant Shop Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a small, but dedicated and successful retail team. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes full ownership of your role. You will support the Shop Manager to lead and motivate your shop volunteers in maximising the fundraising income for the shop. It will be your chance to demonstrate and further develop your existing strong commercial awareness, relationship management, sales and customer service skills.
This is an exciting time for you to join Concern Worldwide (NI) as we seek to engage more with local communities and increase support for our work in tackling hunger and transforming lives in some of the poorest places in the world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Concern Charity Retail in Northern Ireland
There are currently eight Concern shops in Northern Ireland. Two of these are bookshops, one in Derry and the second in Holywood Co. Down. One is our newest retail format, our Concern Boutique on the Lisburn Road with an elevated customer experience and product offering. The remaining five are standard charity shops, situated in Ballycastle, Newcastle, Ormeau Road, and the Antrim Road in Belfast.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
It is the nature of this post that weekend working (Saturday) and occasional additional seasonal hours are part of the normal working week. Working hours will also involve some evening work to meet the needs of the post. The Assistant Shop Manager would be recruited on the basis that they could provide flexible cover if required across the 2 or 3 of our Belfast shops.
Part time - 21 hours per week, permanent contract. Overtime is required.
Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (NI). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may have experience in the following roles: Deputy Shop Manager, Retail Assistant Manager, Charity Shop Supervisor, Store Assistant Manager, Retail Supervisor, Shop Floor Supervisor, Charity Retail Assistant, Sales Assistant Manager, Retail Team Leader, Store Supervisor, Charity Shop Assistant Manager, Retail Operations Assistant, Shop Assistant Manager, etc.
REF-222 885
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Salary: £25,907 - £28,786 full time - based on 35 hours
Location: Belfast
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
About Us:
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger. When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground. We use our voice to bring the stories of extreme poverty to world leaders.
About the role:
To managing all aspects of the shop, including recruiting and leading the volunteer team in order to maximise the income generated for Concern's work. You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, ensuring a steady flow of donations and acting as the face of Concern Worldwide and raising public awareness of our campaigns.
You will lead by example and be confident working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will contribute towards the success of the shop by:
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service
• Achieving targets to maximise income
• Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
• Actively recruit volunteers
• Generate stock
• Achieving expectations within campaign activities
About you:
As Shop Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a small, but dedicated and successful retail team. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes full ownership of your role. You will lead and motivate your shop volunteers in maximising the fundraising income for the shop. It will be your chance to demonstrate and further develop your existing strong commercial awareness, relationship management, sales and customer service skills.
This is an exciting time for you to join Concern Worldwide (NI) as we seek to engage more with local communities and increase support for our work in tackling hunger and transforming lives in some of the poorest places in the world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Concern Charity Retail in Northern Ireland:
There are currently eight Concern shops in Northern Ireland. Two of these are bookshops, one in Derry and the second in Holywood Co. Down. One is our newest retail format, our Concern Boutique on the Lisburn Road with an elevated customer experience and product offering. The remaining five are standard charity shops, situated in Ballycastle, Newcastle, Ormeau Road, Andersonstown and the Antrim Road in Belfast.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
It is the nature of this post that weekend working (Saturday) and occasional additional seasonal hours are part of the normal working week. Working hours will also involve some evening work to meet the needs of the post.
Full time - 35 hours per week, permanent contract. Flexibility is required.
Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (NI). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
Due to the urgency of filling this position, Concern reserves the right to close the recruitment activity earlier if we have received applications, which match the role. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid a potentially earlier closing date.
You may have experience of the following: Charity Shop Manager, Retail Store Manager, Charity Retail Supervisor, Community Shop Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Retail Team Leader, Charity Operations Manager, Shop Supervisor, Retail Assistant Manager, Community Fundraising Coordinator, etc.
REF-222 976
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The Commonwealth Foundation is committed to bringing Commonwealth civil society and its citizens into the centre of discussion and decision-making around critical issues that affect their lives. As Programme Officer, Knowledge, Learning and Communications, you will be working closely with the Manager in the Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) team and you will engage with civil society issues throughout the Commonwealth. You should have relevant experience in developing innovative digital content including copy and visual media for a range of online channels. You will need to be able to produce and schedule quality content related to the Foundation’s programmes to build engagement with civil society audiences. This position is only open to applicants with an existing right to work in the United Kingdom.
The organisation
The Commonwealth Foundation is mandated by its Member States to advance the interests of Commonwealth civil society. The Foundation seeks to nurture the growth of vibrant and free societies: championing the active and constructive participation of people in all aspects of governance. Our key focus areas are climate justice, health justice and freedom of expression. Our cross-cutting themes are gender equality, small and vulnerable states and young people.
The Foundation’s current Strategic Plan, which details what we are doing, how and why, can be accessed via our website, along with our latest Annual Report where you can get a good idea of how we are currently working.
The programme
The mandate of the Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) programme is to capture, distil and share knowledge and learning to strengthen Foundation’s impact and effectiveness. The programme brings together a range of functions critical to the Foundation’s identity, coherence and visibility including the facility to learn internally; management of information and infrastructure; leadership of the Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation work; and all aspects of our communications and outreach including reporting.
The role
The Programme Officer (PO) will support the effective delivery of the Foundation’s Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) workplan. Working under the supervision of the KLC Programme Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s websites; planning and creating content for our online channels that communicates meaningful results and tells the Foundation’s story in as engaging way as possible; event coordination, facilitation and promotion; support for media relations; support for annual reporting and results monitoring; and support to Foundation staff in the optimal use of communications tools and IT.
Key tasks and responsibilities
The postholder will undertake the following key tasks:
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Actively promote the values and aims of the Commonwealth
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Monitor and engage with sector news, trends and discussions
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Plan and create content for all social media channels, monitoring and reporting on social media reach and digital metrics
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Manage content for the Foundation’s websites and work with web developers to develop functionality and meet evolving needs
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Play a leading role in event coordination and promotion
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Work collaboratively with the other Foundation programmes, identifying opportunities to maximise synergies towards the Foundation’s vision and mission
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Guide staff in the effective use of information technology including platforms such as Zoom Webinars and databases like Airtable
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Generate writing and other media that captures ideas and best practice from one area of our work and communicates it effectively with a wider audience
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Coordinate and support data collection and monitoring results against our strategy
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Prepare copy and content for briefing notes, reports and presentations
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Guide and support staff in their communications
The individual
We seek an individual with demonstrated experience in communications gained within a comparable field, especially of social media and online marketing, along with experience of using website content management systems. The ideal candidate will also have experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and have a good understanding of Microsoft tools and webinar/virtual meeting platforms. They will have strong writing skills and experience in storytelling and reporting, along with an ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. They should have an awareness of ensuring brand and style guidelines are reflected across communication activities and be comfortable acting as a first point of contact for media enquiries as well as liaising with colleagues and external suppliers.
What we Offer
Salary expectations: £32,076 - £35,605 per annum
The Foundation is proud of our welcoming and accommodating working environment. We strive to be a great place to work.
We offer generous holidays 30 days (plus 8 bank holidays and 4 privilege days).
Fifteen percent of your salary is payable tax-free at stipulated periods in lieu of a formal superannuation scheme.
Foundation staff have access to our private health scheme, including dental cover.
We are based in Marlborough House, Pall Mall, central London. We are currently operating a flexible working policy which requires all staff to work from the office at least five days per fortnight including every Wednesday, and applicants must be able to affirm their capacity and willingness to work within this policy.
Our commitment
The Foundation celebrates diversity, and we are proud of our diverse and welcoming team. All qualified applicants already eligible to work in the UK will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or pregnancy.
If you need us to make any special accommodation in the recruitment and selection process because of a protected characteristic, please let us know.
The process
Interested candidates should apply online via the Commonwealth Foundation website.
The application requires you to provide a comprehensive CV as well as a motivation letter that clearly addresses the criteria as outlined in the person specification and the competencies framework.
You must possess and declare the right to work in the UK at the time of application submission for your application to be considered. The Commonwealth Foundation does not sponsor work visas.
Closing date for applications:
9.00am BST Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interviews:
First-round interviews will be held online, in the week beginning 8 September 2025.
Second-round interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 15 September 2025 at Marlborough House, central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Type of work: Hybrid
About us
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. To help achieve this, we are excited to be expanding our team.
We do this by:
- delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
- inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.
Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our ambitions are growth and doubling our impact over the next three years– so you’ll be comfortable with challenge, excited by change and willing to turn your hand to anything required. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about project management and organisational change? Join our team as a Programme Manager and shape the future of our Project Management Office (PMO).
Your Role
- Develop and lead the PMO, shaping systems, governance, and best practices
- Champion internal change and drive adoption of project management tools
- Mentor and empower teams, ensuring project delivery success
- Build collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, and deliver strategic change initiatives
- Effective monitoring of projects and programmes
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated experience in PMO development and change management
- Expertise in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile etc.)
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills
- Relevant degree and/or project management certification preferred
- Tech savvy, strategic, and collaborative mindset
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively to maximise return on investment
Join us to lead transformation, empower others, and make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to drive change and foster excellence, we want to hear from you!
Please see the full Programme Manager job description for more information.
How to apply:
You will need to send the following documents to us (full details are on our website) :
- Your CV
- a completed SERT Application for Employment
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 17th August 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not have a licence to sponsor overseas applicants.
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We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Development Manager
Location: Slimbridge
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £34,405 per annum
You will be required to attend our monthly meeting at Slimbridge HQ in person and undertake regular travel to our UK-wide sites, and to partner meetings. The remainder of your time can be split between Slimbridge and your home office.
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate Corporate Development Manager to join our Corporate Partnerships Team. You will be the point of contact for any new company interested in supporting our work and will lead on establishing new long-term partnerships.
This is a very exciting time to join our team. WWT is unlocking the superpowers of wetlands, addressing the climate, nature, social and economic crises. The business community has a large part to play. Our partners are funding essential research, enabling game-changing infrastructure, pioneering climate resilience, and helping us to create the tools we need to develop our commercial work.
The key responsibility of this role is to generate circa £300,000 of new business for the corporate partnerships team each year, with a focus on high-value, multi-year relationships. You will respond to new enquiries alongside pursuing leads generated through relationships across the organisation and your own new business research.
You will be responsible for delivering the New Business Strategy, and for maintaining a good understanding of priority projects requiring funding across WWT. An expert in growing relationships, you will enthuse prospects about the work we do. You will work with your Corporate Partnerships Team colleagues, Project teams and Legal and Finance departments to ensure a smooth transition to their Account Manager.
About You
- Do you have an understanding of what motivates businesses to support environmental organisations? Are you passionate about the environment and our climate?
- We are looking for someone with strong commercial acumen, and an awareness of trends in the ESG/CSR space.
- You will have significant experience of account management, generating income to meet targets, and of writing compelling proposals.
- You will be an assertive communicator, capable of delivering engaging presentations, negotiating contracts and networking.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing Date: 20/08/2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Colne Connections Project Manager
Reference: CCPM25
Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge
Contract: Fixed Term contract to end of June 2027, with potential to make permanent, subject to gaining Round 2 funding
Salary: £39,000 to £44,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Groundwork South is excited to announce that the Colne Connections Project has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead this critical stage of the programme.
Summary of role: The Project Manager will play a central role in shaping and configuring the individual projects that will form the core of our Delivery Phase funding application. This is a unique opportunity to help define a vision for the Colne Valley Regional Park, bringing environmental, educational, and community benefits to life.
We’re looking for someone with strong project development experience, a passion for landscape and heritage conservation, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners.
If you're ready to help shape the future of the Colne Valley and leave a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Our office, in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream, is a special place to work.
About Us
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September
Interview dates:
1st Stage – Friday 12th September (online)
2nd Stage – Thursday 18th September (in-person)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the 'redirect to recruiter' Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
No agencies please.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you looking for a finance role with purpose?
We are looking for an experienced financial manager who can help us drive forwards our work bringing nature and communities together - for the benefit of both.
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust has grown significantly over the last 5 years - delivering more substantial projects, working on more sites and reaching more beneficiaries. With this, our income has grown along with the complexity of our financial management and reporting needs.
We are now in a position to recruit a new team member to lead on developing and implementing financial management systems and preparing financial reports, to manage venue hire and to provide extra support in keeping the organisation running smoothly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Charityworks is a 12-month, talent programme where you will deliver a full time paid job in a partner charity or housing association and have the opportunity to make real social impact.
Alongside your placement, you will also take part in an acclaimed development programme recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management; this has been designed to accelerate your career development and provide you with the skills needed to launch your career in the social sector.
Throughout the process you’ll be supported and challenged by our programme team, an external mentor from the sector and a peer coach to help you make the most of the year. You’ll come together regularly with your fellow trainees and professionals across the sector to explore key issues affecting your work and society as a whole. Individually, you’ll explore the sector and deepen your understanding of your environment even further by producing your own enquiry and research project.
At the end of the 12-month programme you’ll have the experience and skills to kick-start your professional career in the UK social sector and beyond!
For more information before you complete your application, take a look at our website
Key Information
Applications are now open and will close on the 31st August 2025.
Job Description
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Job Title: Charityworks Trainee
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Employer: One of our Charityworks partner organisations. These organisations are subject to change each year but often include a range of non-profit partners from NSPCC, Guide Dogs, Barnardo’s, Christian Aid, Network Homes, Accent Housing and many more.
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Location: Placements will take place in leading non-profit organisations across a number of locations across the UK. There will be a range of working patterns available including partly remote or blended working possibilities.
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Hours: Usually 9am - 5pm with some flexibility according to the requirements of the placement and your host organisation.
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Contract: Fixed term, 12 months.
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Salary: The salary will meet the Living Wage as set by the Living Wage Foundation at the time of writing. This is outlined above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: From £38,252 to £42,502 per annum
Location: London
Closing Date: 17 August 2025
Concern Worldwide (UK) is looking for a Senior Prospect Researcher on a 3-year fixed term contract.
About us
Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working toward the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty. We work with 27 million people each year, in some of the hardest-to-reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change, and extreme hunger.
About the role
To contribute to the success of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team success, and the delivery of income targets through effective and timely prospect research and pipeline management.
Main duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a robust prospect research strategy supporting high-value fundraising across philanthropists, trusts & foundations, and corporates in the UK.
• Work collaboratively with our team in Ireland, to realise the pipeline opportunities for the portfolios across territories and allocate a percentage of time to supporting prospecting for our Ireland-based fundraising colleagues.
• Lead on prospect identification and qualification, building a diverse, strategic pipeline of potential supporters.
• Produce tailored research and high-quality briefing materials for fundraisers, senior leadership, and trustees.
• Manage team-wide prospect pipelines, portfolio allocation, and reporting. Fundraisers will be responsible for engagement of prospects.
• Conduct due diligence research in line with Concern's Gift Acceptance Policy and ethical fundraising standards.
• Support the ongoing development of prospect research systems and processes using our CRM and research tools.
• Ensure the prospect pipeline and new contacts and correspondence is captured on our CRM system, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (for example in respect to data protection legislation)
• Keep up to date on sector trends and identify ways to improve research, due diligence and market insight. Proactively bring these insights to research meetings and share with colleagues
About You
• Demonstrable experience in prospect research within a high-value fundraising environment.
• Demonstrable experience of identifying, collecting and analysing prospect research data, utilising a wide variety of resources, including free and subscription research tools, internal systems and informal networks (such as forums) to produce high quality prospects leads and new business opportunities
• Contributing to the deliver of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team income targets
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex information from a variety of sources.
• Experience of using a CRM database to store prospect data, information and communications
• A thorough understanding of data protection legislation and how this relates to prospect research and fundraising
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
About our office
Our London office is based in The Foundry close to Vauxhall and The Oval underground stations. The Foundry offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and ambitious community focused on social justice and human rights.
Concern is currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter by 17th August 2025.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (GB). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
You may have experience of the following: Prospect Research Officer, Development Research Analyst, Fundraising Research Specialist, Donor Research Coordinator, Philanthropy Research Manager, Major Gifts Research Officer, Trust and Foundation Research Analyst, Corporate Research Specialist, etc.
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