Peat Policy Officer (Conservation)

£25,000

Newark -  Flexible Home or Office Based

Full Time 35 Hours per week

12 Month Contract

Closing Date: 8 August 2021

First Interviews: 18 August 2021

The climate and nature crises require comprehensive, ambitious solutions and urgent action across all sections of society. As a grassroots movement of 46 independent conservation charities working on the ground to recover nature, our client have a vital role to play.

Peatlands are critical to their vision to see 30% of land managed for nature by 2030, halting the decline of biodiversity and starting to recover nature across the UK. They are home to rare and threatened species; unique breeding bird assemblages, fascinating invertebrates, and an abundance of mosses, sedges, dwarf shrubs and insectivorous plants. Restoring peatlands on a landscape scale is also essential for tackling climate change and achieving ‘net zero’ emissions; peatlands are vast carbon stores, yet when in poor condition they are a net emitter of greenhouse gasses.

As Peat Policy Officer, you will advocate for strong policies to prevent damage to peatlands and support their recovery, working with colleagues across the movement and in partner organisations.

You will use evidence, stories and resources from across the movement to advocate for:

• Targets for peatland restoration, and mechanisms to support their delivery;

• Reductions in damaging activity including burning, drainage and extraction;

• An end to peat use in compost and wider horticulture; and will seek to establish the movement as the foremost deliverer of peatland restoration and recovery.

Working with campaign colleagues you will help drive forward their campaign to ban sales of peat products, and will coordinate the movement’s response to a forthcoming Government consultation on this topic, as part of a wider push by the environmental sector. You will work alongside Wildlife Trusts and partner organisations to build the case for greater controls on other damaging activities, and draw upon expertise from across the sector to inform the mechanisms needed to reduce or reverse the damage caused to their lowland and upland peatlands.

You will help ensure active communication with and among Trusts on peat policy, to ensure local Trusts help inform central policy work, and are equipped to utilise and amplify policy messages. Working among and between teams, you will help ensure the central team effectively collaborates to deliver this programme.

Our client value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. Whilst they are passionate in promoting our aims, they are not judgemental, and they are inclusive. Their society is divided, and our client want to reduce, not increase, that division.

You will be part of a tight and dedicated central team, with a modest budget but an unmatched depth and breadth of human resources to draw on across The Trusts. Our client are looking for an organised and driven character who can thrive in a grassroots movement. They need a team-worker, who will work collaboratively and strategically to deliver agreed priorities, but one who can display a degree of personal responsibility and autonomy too.

GIS Officer

We have a great opportunity for a GIS specialist to join our Recording and Monitoring team at an exciting time in Butterfly Conservation’s development.

A part-time established post, the GIS Officer will play a key role in transforming Butterfly Conservation’s use of its biological data. With the experience and knowledge to work independently, as well as in a small team, you will use your expert GIS skills to support Butterfly Conservation’s work in biodiversity conservation, policy and scientific research, through conducting innovative QGIS analyses, creating novel data products and developing and analysing our database of site advice and management. You will also enhance the GIS capability of the organisation and wider recorder community, by providing QGIS/PostGIS training and support for both staff and volunteers.

If you are passionate about applying your advanced GIS knowledge and skills to conserve biodiversity and support colleagues and volunteers, then this is the post for you. Please see our Job Pack below for further details.

Closing date for applications is midday Thursday 5 August 2021.
Online interviews will be held in the week commencing 9 August 2021.

Contract:| Full time, 35 hours | 

Salary:| £26,000- £29,000 dependent on experience | 

Location: | Flexible with occasional access to London or Ross-on-Wye office | 

Closing: | Monday 9th August 2021 | 

Interviews: | Wednesday 18th August 2021 | 

Our ocean is beautiful, and it’s also under threat. The plight of the ocean and its neglected potential for climate recovery is a story we need to tell our audiences and stakeholders so they understand how vital it is to change its future. Are you a creative Digital Designer who has the talent and passion that will drive our profile and reach? Can you bring stories to life through creative ideation and the production of graphic and motion assets?

We are determined to create the actions that will make change happen for the future of our oceans and as our Digital Designer you’ll play a key part in the continuation of our vital work. You’ll be designing creative and engaging graphics, videos and interactive content for our website, emails and social media platforms which inspire and engage, and drive actions. 

You’ll be the custodian of our (brand new!) brand to keep it looking great and performing well and helping the MCS team to make the most of our brand identity with user-friendly guidelines, toolkits and templates. 

We can’t promise we won’t stretch the logo, but we can promise we’ll stretch your skills and give you great job satisfaction. 

Graphic design:Across digital and print, a track-record of interpreting a brief with excellent image selection, layout and flexibility which works across a variety of digital platforms. Highly skilled with photo and video editing, including video production for social media audiences. 

Brand identity: Experienced or with the skills to be our brand ambassador and creating content with flair but retaining our distinct brand identity. Supporting the MCS team by skill-sharing and creating accessible guides – with great listening and communications skills. 

Delivery & our Values: Able to manage a range of projects and demands to some super tight timescales and working with our team to solve problems together. Takes a people-centric approach, supports others and enjoys working with a team of passionate advocates for our ocean and environment. We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture.

Key responsibilities  

• Progressing the organisation’s digital presence by leading the design of creative and engaging graphics, videos and interactive content for our website, emails and social media platforms to achieve a high level of visual impact and engagement.
• Work on creative briefs from across the organisation designing downloadable and printed resources. Supporting print production as required. 
• Maintain quality and consistency of visual identity, design style, user experience and brand feel across products in line with our personality and values. Work with colleagues to develop and evolve our visual brand. 
• Ensure that design work is produced efficiently to strong workflow processes and in clear communication with stakeholders, with consideration given to organisational priorities and strategic goals. 

Whales and dolphins are amazing and have long inspired engagement in environmental issues.  Studies now indicate that they also play an outsized role as ecosystem engineers and as part of the nature based solutions to the climate crisis.

This is a key role within a highly successful Individual Giving team and offers an exciting opportunity to work with a committed supporter base as well as implement, test and rollout a new environmental product with the aim of recruiting a significant number of new supporters.

WDC uses a wide variety of offline and online activities to recruit and retain supporters and this role primarily focuses on digital delivery.

Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol - UK, Antananarivo - Madagascar, Sarteneja - Belize), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (UK, Belize, Madagascar, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Indonesia). 

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2021

Contract status: National or International post, full time 

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration:  Permanent contract

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting a Head of Partnerships to lead the development of operational capacity in our high performing and ambitious Outreach team. Blue Ventures’ Outreach team works through a growing portfolio of partners across the globe, supporting coastal communities to rebuild their fisheries. The position will have a primary focus in providing leadership to build resilience and capability in how the Outreach team functions. Additionally, this role will be responsible for taking Blue Ventures’ approach to conservation to scale by finding and onboarding new partners across the globe. 

Reporting to the Outreach Director, this is a full time role, with regular travel to work with colleagues, partners, field teams and communities internationally. This position will have a number of line management responsibilities. 

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, with an excellent knowledge of team leadership, operations and growth.

You will have a proven track record of team building, management, operations and leadership. Ideally, you will have experience of community-based conservation and development initiatives. You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and inspiring, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

The Director Sustainable Agriculture & Enterprise is a new role within FFI, leading a team of five full-time specialists to influence and deliver this area of work across FFI’s global conservation programme, collaborating closely with the other cross-cutting teams and with our four regional programmes to deliver conservation projects in more than forty countries. 

You are a highly motivated, skilled and experienced individual ready to lead FFI’s efforts to build nature-positive agriculture and enterprise opportunities in our global conservation programme.  You have extensive experience of designing and managing nature-positive and collaborative businesses, strengthening sustainable agriculture in conservation programmes, motivating teams to deliver impact on biodiversity objectives, influencing senior policy and corporate decision-makers, and delivering triple bottom line impact in developing countries. 

You have excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and team management skills, enabling your team to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues across our global conservation programme.  You are comfortable working in an international NGO and managing in a matrix-like structure.  Your network of agri-business, finance sector and investor contacts will help connect the potential conservation and livelihoods impacts of FFI’s global conservation programme with the investment partners and financial sustainability required at landscape level. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in a second language relevant to FFI would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 31 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years, we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength to strength. More people than ever are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing. The focus on nurturing relationships with these donors and providing an excellent experience is a strategic priority.

We are seeking an individual with excellent supporter care skills who can help us to build excellent relationships with our supporters and has a real affinity with the work that we do. Your role will involve responding to supporter requests, questions and queries from a range of communication channels, including email and phone, helping to deliver a first-class supporter experience. This frontline role is contributing to the development of the fundraising team to reach unrestricted income targets.

You will report directly to the Supporter Experience Manager, working closely with the Fundraising Officer and Database Manager on a range of activities.

You will be self-driven and well organised with meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a friendly and lively team that is part of a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a Finance Assistant who will be responsible for the management of FFI’s donation processing function, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will have excellent numeracy skills and a strong attention to detail. A diligent and rigorous approach to work is essential. Your strong interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands.  With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to FFI’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Location: Bristol, UK or global offices in Madagascar, Timor-Leste, Belize, Kenya or Tanzania

Closing date for applications:  30th August 2021 

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration:  A market competitive salary with other benefits as per Blue Ventures National pay scale

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity.  Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.  Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organisations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level.  We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

Do you have a passion for conservation communication? Do you care passionately about the marine environment and the communities who rely on it? Are you an experienced writer ready to raise the voice of coastal communities as in the face of unprecedented threats to our oceans? Do you want to be part of a rapidly growing organisation as we scale our impact, catalysing conservation in some of the world’s most remote and important marine biodiversity hotspots?
 
As Blue Ventures’ Head of Communications, you will be a key member of our global leadership team, working closely with colleagues worldwide and leading our small communications team championing our mission, sharing our learning, and telling engaging stories from the communities that we and our partners are privileged to support. Whether through photo stories, news articles, media releases, blogs, or social media campaigns, you’ll be proactive in telling our story, and championing the importance of human rights based approaches to ocean conservation. 
 
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with our Digital team, this will be a full-time permanent role.

For full job description and for applying please visit Blue Ventures Careers website.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength-to-strength. More people than ever before are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing. There are substantial opportunities to grow our fundraising programme, through optimising our existing direct marketing channel mix and developing new areas, namely mid-level donor acquisition.

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Manager seeking an exciting challenge, a challenge that will see them play an instrumental role in helping FFI reach its ambitious donor targets, and realise the huge fundraising potential ahead.

This role will be tasked with attracting new supporters to support FFI financially for the first time and win back those that have lapsed. They will work across a variety of direct marketing channels to deliver campaigns and develop new propositions. The role also encompasses a new area for FFI, the development of a mid-value programme, aimed at growing the number of supporters who donate between £500 and £9,999.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience working in direct marketing acquisition and who has proven experience in acquiring new donors or customers. In this role you will be able to develop your management skills, fundraising skills, strategic thinking and work as part of an ambitious and collegiate supporter marketing team.

You will be joining a passionate team; with a love and aspiration to bring alive FFI’s conservation programme through inspirational fundraising.

The role also offers an opportunity to learn and to develop your career in an exciting and rewarding environment. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength-to-strength. More people than ever before are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing.

As a result, FFI are changing the way we approach donor stewardship, and we now want to instil a culture of excellence when it comes to communicating with our donors.

As Supporter Experience Manager, you will drive this step change, leading a new team that will shape and drive supporter facing interactions, communications and products across the organisation. You will identify gaps and opportunities within FFI’s audiences and portfolio of products and campaigns, working closely with colleagues in the Supporter Marketing team to ensure FFI delivers an exceptional supporter experience across all points of contact.

In delivering an excellent supporter experience you will be responsible for driving up supporters’ lifetime value, because as supporter satisfaction increases, donors will choose to support us more frequently and for longer.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience within either the charity or commercial sectors. You will be used to driving change, leading teams through key strategic projects, building excellent working relationships and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

The role represents an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment. As the role will involve working across many teams, you will have a great opportunity to develop excellent cross team relationships and experience the breadth of work undertaken by FFI.

The role also offers an opportunity to learn and to develop your career in an exciting and rewarding environment. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. We own and care for over 1,000 woodland sites across the United Kingdom and support the creation and management of woodland on others’ land.

THE ROLE
The  Site Manager will represent the Woodland Trust across Northern Ireland, managing a diverse portfolio of woodlands in line with the Trusts standards and ensuring  the safety of our visitors, contractors and volunteers.

You will lead creative woodland management, people engagement and restoration projects, advocating our work, engaging supporters and influencing  others to act. 

THE CANDIDATE
With previous experience in land-based management in the forestry or conservation sector, you’ll have a strong track record of project, budget and contract management, successful partnership working and Health and Safety management.

You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships.  A full driving licence is a must have, along with the ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations.  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI Eurasia Programme is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager (Wildlife Trade) Central Asia, to work with the Senior Programme Manager Central Asia, the Central Asia programme teams and relevant Technical Specialists, to ensure the delivery of a portfolio of conservation projects, with a specific emphasis on addressing unsustainable and illegal wildlife trade. The role will provide day to day project level leadership and management, technical guidance and input to project implementation, as well as monitoring and reporting on projects to FFI and donors.

You will be an experienced project manager with skills and experience in project development and implementation, financial management, reporting and evaluation.  Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of statutory grant management. You will have strong technical skills relating to ecology and conservation and/or social science approaches and ideally relating to wildlife trade.

You will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment where strategic approaches and conceptual thinking are being brought to deliver project concepts. A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline and strong experience in a related role are expected.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, you will receive a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.  

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking an exceptional and talented individual to carry out the critical role of Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO within a well-established, dynamic, global conservation charity. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive executive support to the CEO, supporting the CEO in the management of key stakeholder relationships, managing CEO projects, and facilitating the nexus between the CEO and all facets of the organisation. You will also ensure the smooth running of the CEO office and manage other members of the CEO team.

You will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to develop positive, productive work relationships, as well as the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act with tact and diplomacy at all levels. You will have the ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and have sound judgement on sensitive, confidential, urgent issues, whilst working under minimal supervision and in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding organisational and time management skills, a methodical, efficient approach, and a real attention to detail are essential for this role.  With a keen interest in conservation issues, you will be committed to and enthusiastic about FFI’s mission.  International experience and good experience working in a similar role are essential.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.  Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please click on the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 August 2021.