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For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within. 

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

For further information on what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.

Our research has highlighted the lag faced by the community sector in its transition to net zero – no longer burning fossil fuels – compared to the domestic housing sector. To respond to this challenge SIB is launching a Heat Development Company, which will work closely with community initiatives seeking to decarbonise their heating – moving from boilers that burn gas or oil – and engage with their communities to support them through the net zero transition. This role will be integral to the success of this new initiative, working closely with our customers and wider stakeholders to make the community case for electrification and away from gas. Please see page 5 for further information.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy CEO this is an exciting role supporting one of the UK’s leading social investors in our pioneering work on heat decarbonisation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity be a part of our values led organisation. For further information please refer to the background information available below.

 Key responsibilities

1.         To co-create and implement an effective community engagement strategy for the new Heat Development Company involving the three existing grantees on the programme, in particular giving consideration to the ways in which the Heat DevCo’s new investees can best work with local residents to make the case for electrification. To be the first point of contact for the pioneer grantees, and for the programme’s first set of development sites, ensuring that excellent communications are designed and implemented, and that questions and concerns are answered in a timely and informed way.  

2.    To manage any community consultants engaged as part of the programme, or working with project management partners.

3.To coordinate regular stakeholder engagement with key interest groups: grantees & investees and their communities, the social sector, and the decentralised energy sector. To be creative in developing these contacts, and to consider new and innovative ways of carrying out outreach and ongoing engagement reflecting the differential impact of analogue and digital methods of engagement, their reach into communities, and their replicability and cost.

4. To lead on qualitative research on decarbonisation and electrification for the Heat DevCo, in particular to support the Deputy CEO and research and data team in exploring the potential of heat as a common pool resource.

5. To work closely with the policy and communications team to ensure that stakeholder engagement reflects SIB’s policy priorities on decarbonisation and electrification, and that feedback from stakeholders is reflected in policy and communication outputs. To support the policy and communications team in its development of new policy and communication assets, and to work with the data team to incorporate the best evidence into outputs across SIB’s platforms. To work with external groups on the best approach to public information campaigns on electrification, and to ensure that SIB has a voice in wider efforts to encourage electrification in the UK.

6. To develop a calendar of useful events in heating decarbonisation and electrification, to attend relevant events or conferences and to ensure that the senior team prioritise the best set of opportunities to raise SIB’s profile and progress leads and partnerships. Through attendance to present the Heat Development Company, answering questions and reporting key feedback, ensuring that internal development work effectively reflects a wide set of views and experiences. To be an accessible and responsive contact point for SIB’s work on heat decarbonisation, taking a creative and inclusive approach to outreach and information sharing.

7. To support the coordination and project management of business development in community energy, heating and cooling, social investment fundraising and capacity building, supporting Business Development colleagues with relevant case studies, customer viewpoints and grassroots experience.

8. To provide regular and timely updates on the development of opportunities in heat decarbonisation and electrification to the senior team. These updates should both support effective information sharing across the organisation, and, in particular, reflect the grassroots and community perspective. This should enable SIB to make the best use of its resources and pursue its strategic priorities in an inclusive and accessible way.

9. To contribute to high quality bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups in heating, community energy, decarbonisation and electrification, to ensure that these are well-written and represent stakeholder and grassroots viewpoints.

10. To coordinate and contribute to a clear strategy and objectives for decarbonisation and electrification at SIB.

11. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.

12. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.

13. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.

14. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.

15. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.

Core competencies

• A good understanding of net zero and decarbonisation. A background or experience in working in this area is helpful but not essential.
• Excellent relationship management skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of different interest groups including communities and grassroots organisations.
• Effective time management.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Flexible and adaptable as a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion

Desirable competencies

• Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK
• Understanding of community energy schemes

We've been harvesting rainwater in remote communities for almost 40 years. Our work improves health, reduces poverty, builds climate change resilience and increases the attendance of girls at school. We are looking for someone special to join our small team in an exciting new fundraising role - could that be you?

Our new CEO joined in March 2024 and has led the development of a new three-year strategy focusing on the expansion of our existing programmes in Africa - income growth is vital to support this aim.

This new role will be responsible for generating an increase in our income from fundraising channels largely not explored by the existing team. You would work closely with the CEO but would need to be comfortable being highly autonomous and self-sufficient. You would have demonstrable success and in-depth knowledge of at least three of the following fundraising channels: corporates, individuals, community/events, major donors, legacies.

Please note:

• If you would like to apply, please review the Role Pack as this contains details of the type of experience, knowledge, skills & attributes we are looking for - these elements will be used for shortlisting candidates and to identify areas to explore during interview.
• This role is remotely based but it important you live in/near London to meet with the CEO and funders.

The LSO is seeking a highly organised and experienced Corporate Partnerships Executive to join its dynamic Development team, account managing key strategic partnerships and supporting the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager with approaches to prospective partners.

Partners of the LSO enjoy an association with our reputation for success, innovation and excellence. All LSO partnerships are tailor-made to deliver measurable business outcomes, greater social impact, and enhance employee well-being, making them a highly costeffective investment for any company. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Development to account manage a range of current corporate partners, and develop new sponsorship opportunities, taking into account current corporate priorities and sector trends. This is an exciting time to join the team, as we develop our engagement opportunities with companies to ensure they remain current and attractive in the new business climate. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer in the Social Sciences Development team to join us on a permanent basis.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

· An excellent contributory pension scheme.

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.

About the Role

In this role you will be securing gifts up to £50,000 and will help identify potential donors to our academic research projects on pressing issues such as climate change, early years education and social inequality.

About You

· You will have previous experience in sales, fundraising or alumni relations

· You will be highly motivated

· You will be an enthusiastic individual who is a confident communicator

·         You will be able to manage, prioritise and adapt to a diverse workload, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure.

· You will be naturally curious and keen to learn

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects. 

Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. 

This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised. 

It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:

· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.

· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.

· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.

· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.

· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.

The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. 

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Interview Dates: 28th February 2025

About Us

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where global cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London.

About the Role

• The Climate Resilience Officer, positioned within the Estates Section, is the lead role in delivering on the Horniman’s Climate and Ecology Manifesto: 

o To learn and improve, to be a proactive partner, to change the way we work

o To support the reduction in pollution and minimise usage and waste

o To champion the investment in environmental research

o To inspire change for future generations

Key Responsibilities   

• Support the delivery of the Horniman’s Decarbonisation Plans, developed in 2024

• Delivery of Nature + Love Biodiversity activities

• Engage with and encourage all our workforce to get involved in sustainability initiatives to reduce the Horniman’s environmental and pollution footprint, increase biodiversity, and inspire others to do so.

• Correlate and communicate through various formats on the position and improvement strategy to all levels within the Horniman and externally, including Government and funding sponsors

About You

• You’ll be a data-driven individual with a passion and belief that with the right changes we can fight and win against world’s Climate Emergency

• You’ll be approachable and sympathetic to Staff and Public’s concerns, identifying and communicating creative solutions

• You’ll have a positive approach, with the voice to celebrate the wins and champion the improvements 

Key Qualities, Skills, and Experience

Education/qualifications

• Energy in buildings related qualifications (D) 

Knowledge and experience

• Professional experience and knowledge of sustainability issues such as carbon and energy management, data gathering and analysis (E)

• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, standards and best practice relating to environmental management of public places (E)

• Experience of providing professional advice to staff at all levels within an organisation (E)

Skills and abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and express sustainability issues in an accessible way to a variety of different audiences (E)

• Good organisation skills, able to plan and organise work appropriately (E)

• Excellent IT skills in all MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (E)

Personal attributes 

• Demonstrate empathy with the Horniman mission and an interest in its exhibitions, activities and events 

• Commitment to equality and diversity

• Willingness to work flexibly to achieve corporate objectives

• Commitment to own learning and professional development

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on 30 January 2025.  Interviews will be held on 10 February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of minority background.

We're looking for a Science Advisor to help ensure that the best available science is used to support climate litigation around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE. CLN is a non-profit foundation that supports partners across the world to drive stronger climate action through litigation against high-emitting actors. We are now looking for a new Science Advisor to play a critical role in bridging the gap between science and law in the context of climate litigation, including by supporting the translation of key legal concepts and standards into actionable remedies in climate cases.  This is a new post that offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to climate action as we approach 2030, and to shape this new post within CLN. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting legal teams on how best available science can be integrated to support and strengthen their legal and advocacy strategies, and advising on effective ways to present scientific data to national and regional courts.

• Assessing scientific and evidentiary gaps in ongoing and future climate cases, and working with CLN staff and external partners – including academic and scientific institutions – to explore ways to address those gaps in a manner consistent with legal principles.

• Supporting the translation of legal standards into scientific standards. For instance, translating the legal standards presented by the European Court of Human Rights in the KlimaSeniorinnen case into relevant national carbon budget reports, and exploring the implications of key principles of international environmental law to States’ or corporations’ mitigation efforts.

• Acting as a bridge between the legal and scientific communities.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with leading climate scientists, academic institutions, and researchers.
  • Facilitating collaborations to ensure that legal teams have access to top-tier scientific expertise to support their cases.
  • Identifying opportunities to communicate the needs of the climate litigation community to relevant scientists (i.e. at conferences, workshops, expert meetings).

• Conducting ongoing research and preparing clear, concise briefing notes and explanations on key scientific issues for CLN staff and external partners.

Given this is a new role in the organisation and the evolving nature of the climate litigation field, we expect that there may be changes to how this role works in practice once the right candidate is in post.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is an exciting new role and we're keen to hear from people with relevant skills and experience coupled with a passion for climate justice.

Essential Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Academic qualifications: Undergraduate degree in climate science, environmental science, geoscience, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
• Technical expertise: Proficiency in data analysis and modelling using R and/or Python.
• Ability to build and maintain a network of contacts in the scientific community, fostering collaborations and partnerships.
• Excellent science communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including legal professionals and non-specialists.
• Research and analytical skills: Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills, with the ability to distil complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to think ‘outside of the box’: Willingness to work alongside a broad range of experts to explore how we can apply existing knowledge and expertise to solve novel legal problems.
• Personal attributes: Highly motivated, reliable, and able to work independently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong alignment with CLN’s values and commitment to our vision and mission, and a commitment to building a trust-based, inclusive and empowering organisation.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Desirable Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• PhD or equivalent professional experience in climate science or a relevant discipline.
• Work experience: 3–6 years of post-university experience (or equivalent academic experience) in the field of climate change, climate policy, or a related area.
• Existing scientific network: Established network of scientific and academic contacts, particularly those working on climate change and environmental issues.
• Multilingual abilities: Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, though not essential.

We know that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria above, we still encourage you to apply. 

WHY JOIN CLN?

• The unique opportunity to work for a mission-driven organisation at the cutting edge of climate litigation, and contribute to the climate justice movement worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals who combine their expertise with a passion to make a difference.
• The space to shape and continuously develop your role.
• A flexible hybrid work environment, with opportunities for temporary remote work.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role can be based in either London or Amsterdam.

Salary is from £42,500 / €50,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

We are advertising this role at 0.6FTE on a fixed term contract, but are happy to consider additional hours and/or a consultancy contract for the right candidate.

All candidates must have existing right to work in the UK or the Netherlands.  We cannot sponsor visas.

It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Programme Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Employment type: Full-time
• Working hours per week:39.5
• Location: Accra

The Program Manager, WASH and Climate Change, is tasked with leading the integration and the Program Manager, WASH and Climate Change, plays a critical role in advancing WaterAid’s strategic ambition to achieve universal, sustainable WASH access while integrating climate resilience into all initiatives. This role leads the design, implementation, and oversight of WASH programs, ensuring their growth, effectiveness, and alignment with WaterAid’s strategic priorities and national climate adaptation goals.

The manager provides technical leadership, driving the adoption of climate-resilient WASH practices and overseeing program performance, including budget management, to maximize impact and resource efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the manager identifies opportunities to scale interventions, strengthen systems, and address climate-related challenges in vulnerable communities. Additionally, the Program Manager fosters sector-wide impact by influencing policy, building capacity, documenting and sharing lessons learned, and engaging with key stakeholders. By harmonizing WASH and climate frameworks, the role ensures WaterAid delivers transformative, scalable, and climate-resilient solutions to address the needs of the most vulnerable populations.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, click on apply to download the full Job Description and send your application, consisting of a letter of interest using the link supplied in the JD.

Deadline 22 January 2024

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ghana.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight and Policy Alignment:

• Lead the design and implementation of WASH and Climate Change programs and projects, ensuring the delivery of sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient services.
• Provide technical leadership on WASH system strengthening and climate adaptation, including sector assessments, planning, financing, and alignment with climate policies.
• Contribute strategic insights to the development and review of the Country Strategy to align WASH and climate change programming with national priorities, WaterAid’s vision, and global climate goals.

Program and Project Management:

• Manage the full lifecycle of WASH and Climate Change programs and projects, ensuring compliance with WaterAid’s standards, values, and donor requirements.
• Ensure projects achieve high technical quality by adhering to national best practices, climate-resilient approaches, and WaterAid’s Program Quality Standards.
• Embed cross-cutting themes such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and climate change adaptation into all phases of projects and team operations.
• Strengthen and maintain systems for project and program performance monitoring, ensuring continuous improvement, integration of climate indicators, and timely reporting.

Team Leadership and Talent Management:

• Mobilize and manage implementing partners, fostering strong collaborations to deliver successful WASH and Climate Change projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, private sector actors, and community leaders, with a focus on climate-resilient initiatives.
• Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for sector actors and partner organizations, ensuring alignment with WaterAid’s climate and sustainability strategies.

Partner Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Mobilize and manage implementing partners, fostering strong collaborations to deliver successful WASH and Climate Change projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, private sector actors, and community leaders, with a focus on climate-resilient initiatives.
• Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for sector actors and partner organizations, ensuring alignment with WaterAid’s climate and sustainability strategies.

To be successful, you’ll need 

Essential Skills

• A university degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Public Health, Social Science, Project Management, or Development Studies.
• At least 2 years of experience in project planning, community engagement and mobilization and good understanding of project management cycle.
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• A proactive approach to challenges, focused on achieving results and implementing solutions efficiently.
• Presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Computer literate and skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams
• Fluency in English and local languages of Upper West Region of Ghana, facilitating community engagement and inclusivity.
• Fully committed to WaterAid’s vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.

Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.

No recruitment agencies please.

Summary of Role/ Crynodeb o’r Rôl

The Head of Communications and Narrative Change (HCNC) will lead the Imagine Action project and oversee the development and implementation of a communications & media strategy for Climate Cymru.

The role will involve line managing 3 part-time staff as well as freelancers, volunteers and artists. The HCNC will work closely with stakeholders, journalists, press and media, cultivating relationships to maximise impact.

Inspiring engagement from partners will be key to the role. Sitting at the heart of a large movement and leading a cutting-edge project, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a strategic communicator to have a transformative impact.

Y Pennaeth Cyfathrebu a Newid Naratif fydd yn arwain y prosiect Dychmygu Gweithredu, ac yn goruchwylio'r gwaith o ddatblygu a gweithredu strategaeth gyfathrebu a chyfryngau ar gyfer Climate Cymru. Bydd y rôl yn cynnwys gweithredu fel rheolwr llinell i 3 aelod o staff rhan-amser yn ogystal â gweithwyr llawrydd, gwirfoddolwyr ac artistiaid. Bydd y Pennaeth yn gweithio'n agos gyda rhanddeiliaid, newyddiadurwyr, y wasg a'r cyfryngau, ac yn meithrin perthnasoedd i sicrhau'r effaith fwyaf. Bydd ysbrydoli ymgysylltu gan bartneriaid yn allweddol i'r rôl. Mae eistedd yng nghalon mudiad mawr ac arwain prosiect arloesol yn cyflwyno cyfle cyffrous i gyfathrebwr strategol gael effaith drawsnewidiol. 

About Climate Cymru

Climate Cymru (https://climate.cymru/) is a movement of thousands of individuals and a network of over 380 organisations from all sectors in Wales, brought together by shared values and a recognition that the climate and nature emergencies require urgent, fair action. We believe that action should be guided by science and the voices of people across Wales. Climate Cymru is hosted by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA). WCIA is a charity that inspires people in Wales to learn about and take action on global issues. WCIA’s vision is that everyone in Wales contributes to creating a fairer and more peaceful world. Climate Cymru is impact-focused and a powerful vehicle for change in Welsh society. We do this by:

● Putting pressure on those with power to take concrete action

● Engaging productively with the Welsh Government

● Making sure voices from across Wales are heard and represented

● Inspiring and connecting our network

● Amplifying and accelerating our partners' work

● Sharing important information and opportunities with our network and the wider public

● Learning from society in Wales, and beyond

● Building broad public support for action

● Representing Welsh voices and organisations nationally and internationally

About Imagine Action

Imagine Action is a project born out of a shared concern about an escalating culture war, increasing polarisation in society and the need to adapt to a much more distributed, evolving information ecosystem. Imagine Action helps communities across Wales redefine public narratives, inspire climate action, reduce social polarisation, and counter misinformation. It reframes climate action from a false narrative of sacrifice to one of collective opportunity, presenting locally relevant, values-driven stories rooted in fairness, unity, and community well-being. The concept was co-created over 2 year period by the Climate Cymru movement and the voices of communities around Wales. The work is based on cutting edge communications principles as well as the latest narrative and social change research. A pilot project designed a set of tools that makes cutting-edge narrative and communications principles easy to use. Imagine Action will upskill and train groups, organisations and networks around Wales to use these tools to tell their stories in a compelling, human and relatable way. The initiative connects grassroots voices with decision-makers, amplifying local stories and strategically placing stories to drive change and redefine public and political narratives. Partnerships with the network of 380 organisations, artists, researchers, and changemakers enhance the reach and resonance of these stories, embedding them within broader cultural and political frameworks. A webinar from the pilot that outlines the Imagine Action Tools is

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

Strategic Leadership and Project Oversight

● Lead the delivery of the Imagine Action project, ensuring alignment with Climate Cymru’s vision, values, and strategic objectives.

● Develop and implement a strategic communications and media plan to amplify Climate Cymru’s mission and the Imagine Action project’s objectives.

● Provide oversight and guidance to the narrative change activities, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and inclusive.

● Work collaboratively with the Head of Climate Cymru and other stakeholders to shape and refine the overarching communications strategy.

Media Relations and Press Work

● Cultivate strong relationships with journalists, press and media partners to secure impactful coverage for Climate Cymru and Imagine Action.

● Identify and place compelling stories in relevant media channels, ensuring the voices of Welsh communities are amplified.

● Brief and support spokespeople for media engagements, ensuring alignment with key messages and organizational values.

● Develop and maintain a database of press and media contacts to strategically target and expand outreach efforts. Narrative and Storytelling Development

● Oversee the creation of narratives that connect climate action to values such as fairness, community and opportunity.

● Work with partners, artists, and researchers to develop and disseminate compelling storytelling content, including videos, articles, social media assets and artistic displays.

● Ensure the integration of Imagine Action tools and principles in the development of community narratives and communications outputs.

● Lead workshops and training sessions for stakeholders to empower them with narrative change tools and techniques.

Team Management and Collaboration

● Line manage part-time staff, freelancers, and volunteers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and goals.

● Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

● Coordinate with the Network Coordinator and Community, Storytelling & Inclusion Coordinator to ensure seamless integration of volunteer and community engagement activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

● Collaborate with Climate Cymru’s network of 380+ partners to amplify their communications impact and foster strategic alliances.

● Work with community groups, delivery partners, and other stakeholders to co-create narratives and ensure their voices are central to communications strategies.

● Build partnerships with key influencers and allies to expand the reach and resonance of Imagine Action. Content Creation and Channel Management

● Oversee the production of high-quality, bilingual content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, websites, and press releases.

● Develop and implement social media strategies to engage audiences, raise awareness, and drive narrative change.

● Ensure consistent and impactful messaging across all communications platforms. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

● Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies, media coverage, and narrative change activities.

● Provide progress reports to the Head of Climate Cymru, WCIA’s Board of Trustees, and funders.

● Use feedback loops from stakeholders and partners to adapt and refine communications and narrative change strategies.

Additional Responsibilities

● Represent Climate Cymru and Imagine Action at key events, conferences and public forums to promote the initiative’s goals.

● Contribute to fundraising efforts by showcasing the success and impact of the Imagine Action project through compelling reports and presentations.

● Undertake other duties as required.

Person Specification

Applicants must demonstrate the following attributes by linking them with relevant experiences and achievements in the job application statement. Essential requirements

1. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Climate Cymru’s mission and WCIA’s vision for a fairer, more peaceful world.

2. Strong personal drive for urgent, fair climate and nature action, with a belief in the transformative power of storytelling and communications.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to inspire and engage a wide range of audiences.

4. A strategic mindset, with experience developing and delivering impactful media and communications plans.

5. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build partnerships with individuals and organizations to amplify shared goals.

6. Competency in project management, including meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering high-quality outputs.

7. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion including experience of supporting people from all backgrounds to get involved in collective work.

8. Proven experience in securing press coverage, cultivating media relationships, and supporting spokespeople with effective briefings and preparation.

9. Experience in managing multiple communications channels, including digital platforms, press outreach and social media.

Desirable attributes

1. Fluency in Welsh, with the ability to write and deliver communications in Welsh and bilingually.

2. In-depth knowledge of climate and nature crises, including interconnected social justice issues such as climate justice and climate anxiety.

3. Relevant specialist content creation skills (e.g. photography, videography, journalism)

4. Existing professional relationships with media outlets, journalists, or stakeholders relevant to Climate Cymru’s mission.

5. Familiarity with narrative change tools and frameworks, including their application in grassroots or policy-oriented work.

6. Experience working within or alongside creative sectors, such as collaborating with artists, storytellers, or researchers to create impactful content.

7. Knowledge of the Welsh and UK cultural, social, and political context and its relevance to climate action.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Corporate Performance: A growing number of companies and financial institutions are seeking to mitigate their impacts on nature. But many have made commitments that are not being met, and others are failing to take any action at all. Through our Corporate Performance work and Forest 500 project, we assess the policies and performance of influential companies and financial institutions. Our newly launched Deforestation Action Tracker monitors financial institutions with significant climate commitments to track their action on deforestation and associated human rights abuses.

We also support financial institutions and investors by providing a suite of guidance including our Deforestation-free finance Roadmap, Pensions Guidance and our Deforestation-free investment mandate. And we support the finance sector, policy makers and other stakeholders by providing market-leading data on deforestation and ESG metrics through our Forest IQ project. 

The role: overview 

Global Canopy is seeking an experienced senior programme manager to provide programme/project management capacity and capability across its growing portfolio of complex programmes that deliver cutting edge tools, data, analysis and impact at the heart of this vital  and impactful sector.

You will have the opportunity to embed best practice, create systems and processes and lead a culture of professionalising programme management across the organisation.

And you will be a leading part of solving exciting emerging challenges such as cross-programme lesson learning, coordinated workplanning and robust evaluation of impact across an organisation that is building on the traction and credibility gained.

Your role will bring together the needs of all of Global Canopy's complex projects with a programme management approach, supporting the delivery of the annual planning process.

The position is full-time or 0.8 FTE (with adjusted job responsibilities), on a fixed-term 24-month contract. This position can be based in the UK or Brazil - right to work will be needed in either country.

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• Significant experience of Programme managing complex programmes or projects

• Experience of Programme management in a relevant technical sector and working within or with non-profit organisations.

• Proven track record of working with technical colleagues and sectoral experts.  Experience of different mechanisms to support technical colleagues in delivering programme management tasks, including facilitation of workshops and using programme management tools.

• Ability to gather insight into programmes and build remote relationships quickly, allowing clear insight and direction to technical experts.

• Pragmatism of balancing the use of programme management tools and techniques with the needs of the business and speed of delivery, ensuring best practice and fit for purpose is balanced in this fast paced environment.

• Experience of building programme management capability in others e.g. providing training or upskilling sessions.

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Ability to work across different teams, bringing together connections and being comfortable with portfolio management

• Demonstrable experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.

• Comfort with working in a fast paced environment, but with an eye for detail and rigour where appropriate.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

Hours – Full-time / 36 hours per week

Contract – 2-years fixed term with possibility of extending / being made permanent

Location – Fully remote – with requirement to travel within England occasionally.

The Community Forest Trust supports the work of England’s Community Forests who are the leading woodland creation network in England and at the forefront of the UK’s climate emergency response.

We are currently recruiting a Finance & Operations Analyst, which will offer a unique opportunity for someone to work across a range of disciplines with support from domain experts and to gain broad and interesting experience. 

As Finance & Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial, operational, administrative and project management support to the Community Forest Trust and its subsidiaries.

The role is a dual role incorporating both finance and operational duties. Some key responsibilities therefore include:

Finance Work

• To process invoices and sales invoices in accordance with agreed procedures and regulations and to ensure that invoices are forwarded for authorisation in a timely manner.
• Reconcile the bank account monthly and ensure the financial system is up to date
• Actively contribute to supporting the Finance Manager in month end and year end reports and accounts
• Analyse monthly management accounts
• Support the preparation of grant claims, ensuring that adequate records are kept

Operations Work

• Support the CEO, Finance Manager and National Projects and Partnerships Manager with all aspects of their roles.
• Prepare materials for and arrange meetings including the CFT Board Meetings, the Forest Director Meetings and meetings with Defra and other key external stakeholders
• Project manage/oversee project management and communications for England’s Community Forests projects.

To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous administration and/or finance and/or operational experience with high attention to detail, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems is also essential.

You must also be an organised and proactive individual with strong problem identification and solving skills, alongside a creative and innovative mindset.

As the role will involve working alongside the Finance Manager and other key stakeholders, the post holder will also require experience of working confidently and professionally with stakeholders at both senior and lower levels, with excellent communication skills.

Previous financial data management experience, financial qualifications, and good working knowledge of key accountancy software are also desirable, but not essential.

In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Remote and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• An enhanced pension scheme
• Possible funded training opportunities

The role is for a fixed term of 2-years, with the possibility of extending or being a permanent role in line with appropriate funding.

We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation.  We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.

Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. 

Location: London (remote working within the UK is possible)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (5 or 4 days per week)

Remuneration: £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience 

Contract: We are recruiting for 2 roles Permanent & Fixed term (12 months)

Reports to: Grant Manager or Head of Grants 

About FILE

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic re-granter scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and the biodiversity crises.

We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals:

• Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate
• Safeguarding nature
• Delivering climate and environmental justice

We pursue these goals not just by supporting legal action directly. We believe in growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally, and in enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives.

As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we at FILE do not ourselves bring litigation. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally.

The Role

The Grants Coordinator will play a key role within the Grants Team, a growing team at FILE.  This role will work closely with the Grants Managers and Heads of Grants across key FILE portfolios to ensure that programmes and partnerships are delivered at pace and to schedule. Whilst initially this is largely an administrative role, it is an opportunity to gain an insight in the workings of an international philanthropic organisation focused on systemic change through partnerships with a variety of outstanding legal strategists and NGO partners.

As Grants Coordinator, you ensure the quality of FILE’s grant-making processes and provide support to the Grants Managers and Heads of Grants during the entire life cycle of a grant. As well as working closely with the Grants Team, you will be working together with all the relevant stakeholders at FILE, i.e., grantee partners and our colleagues in finance, legal strategy, impact & learning and operations.  

This is a unique opportunity to support world-leading non-profit partners in delivering strategic legal interventions to impact.  We are looking for a candidate who is excited at the prospect of working for a dynamic and fast-growing organisation with a mission to solve the climate crisis. 

Key Responsibilities

• Grant administration – support the internal processes of contracting, payment approvals and tracking financial disbursements. Lead on grantee communication regarding payments and reporting. 

• Ensure timelines and the approval process for grants and contracts run to schedule, ensuring all relevant information is presented to senior FILE team colleagues and decisions are documented. 

• Ensure grant data and documentation is up-to-date and filed appropriately, including input into FILE systems as required. 

• Perform data capture and maintain database records. Support the management of FILE’s key grants database, including supporting development and revision of database processes, structure and workflows. 

• Regular communication with applicants and grant holders, particularly when supporting the due diligence process for applicants. 

• Collaborate with the Grants Manager on annual planning, grants development, in-life grants management, pipeline planning and partnership building with partners. 

• Work up to managing and holding relationships with partners for a small number of grants. 

• Performance & outcome monitoring – support the Grants Manager to effectively monitor the progress and outcomes of projects and grants together with the Legal Strategy and Impact and Learning teams. This will include the scheduling of reporting requirements, and supporting the evaluation, impact and learning processes.

• Support other portfolio teams if required and time allows.

Key Competencies  

• Ability to work unsupervised, a motivated self-starter, with robust problem solving, administrative, multi-tasking skills and is good on follow-through.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assimilate and digest large volumes of information. 

• Strong attention to detail and strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and to work with changing priorities and time pressures. 

• Ability to occasionally adjust working hours to fit with multiple time zones as required. 

• Strong written and communication skills.  You will be able to present information in a compelling way through proposals, memos and PowerPoint presentations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds 

• Desire to contribute to new ideas and ways of working to develop improved models, processes and use of technology in grant-making.

• Outstanding partnership management skills, with the ability to support and establish highly collaborative internal and external partnerships.

• Experience with databases/grant-management or CRM systems highly desirable 

• Financial and budget management skills desirable but not necessary. 

• Ability in French and/or Spanish desirable but not necessary. 

About you

• Works unsupervised, with robust problem solving, administrative and multi-tasking skills
• Is good on follow-through – completes with consistency and to high standard
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assimilate and digest large volumes of information
• Strong attention to detail and strong organisational and project management skills
• Manages workload effectively and pivots around changing priorities and time pressures
• Strong written and communication skills
• Presents information in a compelling way through proposals, memos, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Communicates effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Contributes to new and innovative ways of working to develop improved models, processes, and use of technology in grant-making
• Outstanding relationship management skills, with the ability to support and establish highly collaborative internal and external partnerships
• Experience with databases/grant-management systems desirable but not necessary
• Financial and budget management skills desirable but not necessary
• A willingness to occasionally adjust working hours to fit with multiple time zones as required

Applications

We look forward to receiving your application. Please do ensure that your application details your interest in joining FILE, how your skills and experience match our vision for this position, and the contribution you think you could make to the our overall mission in this space.

This role is open for applications immediately, closing date 19 January 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role so encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Working for FILE

FILE is a collaborative community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about climate, nature, and justice. Together, we share knowledge and experience to support our mission.

Individuals are empowered to work as both part of a wider team and individually to make impactful change and deliver to a high standard. Roles here are ideally suited to those who are highly flexible and happy to change and grow in line with the ever-changing challenges of the Foundation – those who are willing to get stuck in and make an impact.

FILE is committed to challenging inequality, valuing diversity in all areas of life.  We firmly believe that we are strengthened by the diversity of our staff.  We actively work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, FILE is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join FILE.

Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover) (0852)

• Salary:- London £89,750 per annum / Brussels €7.977,53 per month

• Location:- Brussels or London

• Contract Type:- Fixed Term (10 months)

• Hours:- Full Time

• Closing Date:- 6 February 2025

• First Interview Dates:- W/C 12th February 2025

About the role

Are you passionate about putting your global strategic development and fundraising skills and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover). This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, leading ClientEarth's global fundraising team who are responsible for growth in income.

Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover)

This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring ClientEarth's ability to continue driving its mission of environmental protection and policy advocacy. By securing both restricted and unrestricted funding, the Director of Development will directly contribute to the organization’s capacity to expand its initiatives, advance its legal and policy work, and maintain long-term financial sustainability.

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be line managed by our CEO, Laura Clarke. Laura joined ClientEarth in September 2022, after two decades in public policy, and in diplomatic roles across Africa, Asia and Europe.  Prior to joining ClientEarth Laura was British High Commissioner to New Zealand, and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands, from 2018 – 2022.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with the CEO, Associate Director of Development, and income heads to oversee the implementation the implement the Global Fundraising Strategy
• Collaborate with the Associate Director and Heads of Development to implement donor cultivation and retention plans
• With the CEO, the postholder will develop appropriate annual income targets in line with our Global Fundraising Strategy and in consultation with the Associate Director and all heads of income

Role requirements

• Extensive and proven senior experience in fundraising for a charity, NGO, or private/public entity
• Proven experience managing international teams of 10+ staff members across multiple borders

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the United Kingdom and Belgium. 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Campaigns Assistant

Join us in our efforts to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Campaigns Assistant to join Concern Worldwide (UK) on a part time, fixed term basis to the end of December 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.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to support the Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer to deliver Concern Worldwide UK’s public campaigns on international development, hunger and nutrition and climate change. Help develop high quality supporter emails and communications that drive higher engagement in campaigning activities. Manage the handling of supporter data, in line with best practice and legal requirements to ensure information about our supporters is accurate and updated in a timely manner. Produce campaign reports and analyse data to provide insights that guide campaign development and inform future campaigns. The post holder will provide ad-hoc support in engaging parliamentarians on our advocacy objectives.

About You

You will have experience of working as part of a policy and campaigns team or communications team. You will be self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members, other staff at Concern and external stakeholders. You will have the ability to produce clear and compelling supporter or public facing communications and have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will. The successful post holder will have experience of handling supporter and/or complex data and the ability to work towards tight deadlines. Finally, you will have an active commitment to promote diversity, equity and the interests of marginalised people.

Please see attached the job description to review the full person specification for this role.

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)

To apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 31st January 2025.

Location: London, SE11 - Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed Term -To the end of December 2025
Hours: Part Time, 4 days a week
Salary: £20,840 - £23,156

You may also have experience in the following: Policy, Campaigns Assistant, Policy Advisor, Policy Assistant, Communications Assistant, Campaigns, Data Administrator, etc.

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