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Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal, Timor-Leste), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: 2 years fixed term (with the possibility of extension)
Remuneration: Salaries are gross per annum and will be in line with national salary grades and experience; circa £54,048 - £72,373 (UK); circa IDR 485,003,837 - IDR 717,805,679 (Indonesia); circa KES 4,852,623 - KES 7,181,882 (Kenya); circa TZS 70,126,672 - TZS 103,787,474 (Tanzania); circa MZN 3,273,650 - MZN 4,845,001 (Mozambique); circa XOF 20,296,316 - XOF 30,725,376 (Senegal); circa USD 27,768 - USD 38,846 (Timor-Leste); circa BZD 73,087 - BZD 94,560 (Belize); circa MGA 63,076,355 - MGA 91,145,332 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar).
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization 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 organizations 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
Our Technical Knowledge team oversees Blue Ventures’ technical pillars (Secure Rights, Community-Based Fisheries Management, Food Security and Financial Inclusion) and supports the use of data for decision making, providing tools, training, and guidance to partners and Blue Ventures’ staff around the world. This team integrates expertise and deep practical experience with pragmatism and a desire to enable others to deliver lasting change, by distilling global best practices and knowledge into usable tools, appropriate training, and responsive guidance and support. The team is also responsible for delivering peer learning exchanges and knowledge sharing events both online and face to face across the organisation in addition to overseeing technical publications.
We are currently recruiting for an exceptional individual to be part of this global team, leading a critical pillar of the strategy on Food Security. This individual will oversee the Food Security function, including the development, refinement, and roll out of tools and training to support partners around the world as they establish initiatives targeting fish production, availability and affordability, to promote nutrition, food security and financial returns of fishers through assessments of the nutritional value of key fisheries, sustainable fisheries management, waste reduction initiatives, and interventions that increase the economic and nutritional value, as well as durability, of fish catch. These types of tools and materials include:
- Accessible tools and appropriate technologies:
Intuitive to use and readily available, including software and mobile apps for data collection and interpretation, simple decision support tools for assessment, planning, and problem resolution, and community-level materials for common activities, such as meeting facilitation guides or decision-making tools to help communities decide which fish and fisheries to focus management attention on.
- Training resources:
Manuals, guides, videos, and online materials that provide concise information and serve as self-learning tools, allowing partners to access and acquire knowledge at their own pace.
- Knowledge development:
Structured learning experiences to transfer theory to practise and enhance the background knowledge and competencies such as workshops or webinars, as well as development of good practice technical case studies and publications.
- Skill development:
Specific hands-on training, mentoring, or peer learning exchange programmes to enhance technical expertise and the skills that are relevant to the context of each pillar.
As a Global Head, the position oversees regional and national colleagues to produce and iteratively improve the technical support, ensuring globally consistent guidance, while enabling context-specific differentiation among regions. The ability to work in a diverse and geographically dispersed team and to liaise and adapt techniques across different cultures will therefore be essential. As a Global Head and part of the Technical Knowledge team, the position strives for Blue Ventures’ work to be at the forefront of best practice in the sector, by learning from partners and practitioners worldwide to distil learning and experience into usable practical approaches to address the common barriers to achieving coastal fisheries reform with a strong believe in placing communities at the centre of decision making.
The Blue Ventures Technical Knowledge team has a unique vantage point, gained through supporting dozens of partners working with hundreds of communities across South East Asia, the Western Indian Ocean, West Africa, and the Caribbean as well as being part of international fora and members of expert panels. As such our technical team plays a key role in identifying, collating, sharing, and transferring key insights and successful approaches, updating information, training, tools, and guidance around the world, and building a community of practice around each of the pillar themes.
At the heart of Blue Ventures’ 2030 strategy is an unwavering commitment to empowering communities through participatory collection, feedback, and use of fisheries and ecological data for adaptive management, and playing a leadership role in our sector to make this the norm. The Global Head - Food Security will have a strong understanding and technical experience of food security and nutrition programmes in coastal fishing communities and initiatives to reduce losses in catch value (both nutritional and financial), with proven skills in coaching and team building skills and effective management capacity in leading a multi-disciplinary team and working cross-functionally.
Blue Ventures recognises the key roles that women play in fisheries management and conservation as fishers, gleaners, processors, sellers and negotiators and seeks to highlight the important value of their roles in the fisheries value chain, that are often invisible, so that they also benefit. An understanding of the challenges faced particularly by women in fisheries and experience of working in communities to find some practical solutions desirable for this role. The role will work in close collaboration with the Global Technical Knowledge team to support these goals, which includes working with fisher associations and committees to increase the participation of women in leadership and decision-making.
The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing tropical coastal fisheries and the small-scale fishing communities that depend on them. They will have extensive, practical experience of working with coastal communities in Africa, Asia, or Central America, and partnering with civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, government institutions, and other stakeholders to identify and address fishing issues, placing communities at the heart of the solution.
The successful candidate will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate, and ambitious, will have a proven track record in distilling complexity into easily interpretable material, able to deliver high-impact written work, and in communicating effectively with diverse audiences, ranging from fishing communities, practitioners, academic institutions, governments, the private sector, and other technical experts. They will feel comfortable representing the organisation externally.
The role entails leading an interdisciplinary and international team, with strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Technical Knowledge and will be based in one of our regional hubs, with regular overseas travel to work with partners and field teams around the world.
The core technical scope of the role’s portfolio will include:
- Data-driven assessments and interventions to improve food security and nutrition for healthy and resilient fishing communities, including nutrition education and supporting nutrition-sensitive fisheries management measures;
- Interventions to improve nutrition and financial returns for fishers operating in low-resource, data-limited fisheries, including through improved fishing techniques, transport, storing, processing, and marketing;
- Following and informing best practice and policy for improving fisher’s nutritional and financial returns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal, Timor-Leste), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: 2 years fixed term (with the possibility of extension thereafter)
Remuneration: Salaries are gross per annum and will be in line with national salary grades and experience; circa £54,048 - £72,373 (UK); circa IDR 485,003,837 - IDR 717,805,679 (Indonesia); circa KES 4,852,623 - KES 7,181,882 (Kenya); circa TZS 70,126,672 - TZS 103,787,474 (Tanzania); circa MZN 3,273,650 - MZN 4,845,001 (Mozambique); circa XOF 20,296,316 - XOF 30,725,376 (Senegal); circa USD 27,768 - USD 38,846 (Timor-Leste); circa BZD 73,087 - BZD 94,560 (Belize); circa MGA 63,076,355 - MGA 91,145,332 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar).
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization 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 organizations 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
Our Technical Knowledge team oversees Blue Ventures’ technical pillars (Secure Rights, Community-Based Fisheries Management, Food Security and Financial Inclusion) and supports the use of data for decision-making, providing tools, training, and guidance to partners and Blue Ventures’ staff around the world. This team integrates expertise and deep practical experience with pragmatism and a desire to enable others to deliver lasting change, by distilling global best practices and knowledge into usable tools, appropriate training, and responsive guidance and support. The team is also responsible for delivering peer learning exchanges and knowledge-sharing events both online and face-to-face across the organisation, in addition to overseeing technical publications.
We are currently recruiting for an exceptional individual to be part of this global team, leading a critical pillar of the strategy on Community-Based Fisheries Management. This individual would oversee the development, refinement, and roll out of tools and training to support partners working with communities around the world as they establish community-based fisheries management and locally managed marine areas. These types of tools and materials include:
- Accessible tools and appropriate technologies:
Intuitive to use and readily available, including software and mobile apps for data collection and interpretation, simple decision support tools for assessment, planning, and problem resolution, and community-level materials for common activities, such as meeting facilitation guides or choice architecture to help communities decide which fish and fisheries to focus management attention on.
- Educational resources:
Manuals, guides, videos, and online materials that provide concise information and serve as self-learning tools, allowing partners to access and acquire knowledge at their own pace.
- Knowledge development:
Structured learning experiences to transfer theory to practice and enhance the background knowledge and competencies such as workshops or webinars, as well as development of good practice technical case studies and publications.
- Skill development:
Specific hands-on training, mentoring, or peer learning exchange programmes to enhance technical expertise and the skills that are relevant to the context of each pillar.
As a Global Head, the position oversees regional and national colleagues to produce and iteratively improve the technical support, ensuring globally consistent guidance, while enabling context-specific differentiation among regions. The ability to work in a diverse and geographically dispersed team and to liaise and adapt techniques across different cultures will therefore be essential. As a Global Head and part of the Technical Knowledge team the position strives for Blue Ventures’ work to be at the forefront of best practice in the sector, by learning from partners and practitioners worldwide to distill learning and experience into usable practical approaches to address the common barriers to achieving coastal fisheries reform with a strong believe in placing communities at the center of decision making.
The Blue Ventures Technical Knowledge team has a unique vantage point, gained through supporting dozens of partners working with hundreds of communities across South East Asia, the Western Indian Ocean, West Africa, and the Caribbean as well as being part of international fora and members of expert panels. As such our technical team plays a key role in identifying, collating, sharing, and transferring key insights and successful approaches, updating information, training, tools, and guidance around the world, and building a community of practice around each of the pillar themes.
At the heart of Blue Ventures’ 2030 strategy is an unwavering commitment to empowering communities through participatory data collection, feedback, and use of fisheries and ecological data for adaptive management, and playing a leadership role in our sector to make this the norm. The Global Head - Community-Based Fisheries Management will have a strong understanding and technical experience of data-driven adaptive fisheries management in the small-scale fisheries sector, with proven skills in coaching and team building skills and effective management capacity in leading a multi-disciplinary team and working cross-functionally.
Blue Ventures recognises the key roles that women play in fisheries management and conservation as fishers, gleaners, processors, sellers and negotiators and seeks to highlight the important value of their roles in the fisheries value chain, that are often invisible, so that they also benefit. An understanding of the challenges faced particularly by women in fisheries and experience of working in communities to find some practical solutions desirable for this role. The role will work in close collaboration with the Technical Knowledge team to support these goals, which includes working with fisher associations and committees to increase the participation of women in fisheries management.
The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing tropical coastal fisheries and the small-scale fishing communities that depend on them. They will have practical experience of working with coastal communities in Africa, Asia or Central America, and partnering with civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, government institutions, and other stakeholders to identify and address fishing issues, placing communities at the heart of the solution.
The successful candidate will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate, and ambitious, will have a proven track record in distilling complexity into easily interpretable material, able to deliver high-impact written work, and in communicating effectively with diverse audiences, ranging from fishing communities, practitioners, academic institutions, governments, and other technical experts.
The role entails leading an interdisciplinary and international team, with strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will report to Blue Ventures’ Director of Technical Knowledge and will be based in one of our regional hubs, with regular overseas travel to work with partners and field teams around the world.
The core technical scope of the role’s portfolio will include:
- Community-based fisheries management for low-resource, data-limited fisheries including fish biology, coastal ecology, fisheries science, governance and participatory management and decision making;
- Participatory assessment, management and conservation of tropical marine habitats (integrating scientific and community-based habitat mapping and monitoring, fisheries data collection and use, marine spatial ecology and coastal resource governance)
- Following and informing best practice and policy for community based small-scale fisheries management and habitat protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a key member of our small, dedicated team, you will be instrumental in developing and marketing Icon membership while delivering exceptional customer service. Your role involves proactively engaging with members by processing their applications, managing renewals, addressing inquiries, and performing various administrative tasks.
In addition to member engagement, you will contribute to Icon’s communications and marketing efforts. You will use a blend of digital and analogue media to enhance Icon’s visibility both within the cultural heritage sector and beyond. Your support in executing marketing activities will be crucial in driving our broader growth ambitions.
This role is based at Icon’s office in Farringdon, London. Icon operates a hybrid working policy, which requires staff to be in the office at least two days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.
The post-holder will report directly to the Marketing and Membership Manager.
Specific duties
Membership services
- Processing membership applications.
- Maintaining accurate membership records on the CRM system (Ready Membership).
- Responding to enquiries from prospective members, existing members, colleagues and the general public within agreed customer service timeframes.
Data management
- Effectively use data analytics to understand impact and success rates and deliver informative regular reporting against agreed KPIs.
Content and communications
- Working collaboratively with the wider Icon Team to develop the annual communications plan in line with the annual operational plan.
- Developing, commissioning and delivering the production of content for Icon’s website and Social Media channels in line with communications plan.
- Maintaining and updating Icon’s website in line with analytics data and communications plan.
- Developing and issuing Icon’s monthly internal and external email newsletters.
Marketing
- Contributing to the implementation of Icon’s Membership Growth Strategy by assisting with the development of recruitment campaigns.
- Supporting the implementation of marketing plans and promotional ideas.
- Supporting the development of Icon’s Social Media strategy and contribute to Icon’s Email Marketing strategy by utilising external newsletters to support broader advocacy work and marketing lead generation.
- Coordinating Icon’s presence at partner and sector events, including the design and production of marketing collateral, ensuring a visible presence and effective contribution is achieved.
Other
- Support Icon’s 28 special interest groups, including responding to queries and administering and promoting group events.
- Actively contributing to the development of marketing and communication initiatives relating to wider activity within Icon.
- Any other responsibilities that may be reasonably requested by the Chief Executive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for inspiring and engaging people with the natural world? Are you an enthusiastic team player able to deliver a range of key skills to support an experienced and fast-moving project team?
The Project Support Officer (“PSO”) role is fundamental to the delivery of our Wilder Connections project. The role requires a range of skills and experience across the following elements which are described in greater detail in the Recruitment pack which can be found on our website and include:
- Activity administration
- Supporting practical activity delivery – group visits and events
- Volunteer administration
- Data and photographic record keeping
- Marketing and social media
- General project support
If you’re passionate about nature and eager to make a real impact on our journey to a Wilder Doddington then we’d love to hear from you.Full details and online application form can be found on our website www. doddingtonhall. com/jobs/
The role is partly funded by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which continues until the end of 2027, but our intention is that the role should extend beyond this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Holy Trinity has undergone a multi-million-pound conservation and repair followed by the very successful delivery of funded events and activities. Now at the end of this funded period, we wish to ensure the continued access for the community and event organisers to this fantastic community and events space.
Overall job purpose
As part of the North Regional Team, the Site Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Region to ensure there is continued access to the building for community groups and hirers. Tasks will include overseeing all aspects of the day to administration of the venue. This includes site operations, volunteer support, record keeping, event management and site presentation.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 30th September 2024.
The interviews will take place in Sunderland on Thursday 10th October 2024 Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Management Administrator - (Fixed Term)
Reference: SEP20248971
Location: Liberia
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,328.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 2 years fixed-term
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
The Greater Gola Landscape, located on the border between Liberia and Sierra Leone, comprises over 460,000 hectares of Upper Guinea forest, protected areas, community forests, and agricultural lands. The Data Management Administrator will support two conservation projects, PROBIO and GEF FOLUR, within the Gola Liberian Landscape. Their responsibilities include managing the SMART database for the PROBIO project, collaborating with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and partners, and supporting sustainable financing, land use planning, and restoration activities for the GEF FOLUR project.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree: Data Science, Computer Science, Natural Science, or a related scientific/technical field.
- Experience of working with organisations in developing countries to develop a training curriculum and build capacity of local community and NGOS technicians.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Strong interpersonal and team building
- Strong communication skills, able to present things in a simple and straight forward way
- Culturally and ethnically sensitive
- Knowledge of biodiversity taxonomy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Access, Excel)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve data-related challenges.
- Strong Data Management Skills (e.g. Database planning and design, Data analysis, Managing database software).
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience managing electronic patrol monitoring data/databases.
- GIS, SMART experience
Closing date: 23:59, Friday, 4th October 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 7th October 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of all whales, dolphins and porpoises. The charity works globally through campaigns, lobbying, advising governments, conservation projects and much more. An exciting opportunity exists for a Philanthropy Manager to join the team on a temporary basis for 10 months (maternity cover). As Philanthropy Manager, you will be part of the major giving team that focuses on raising funds from trusts, foundations, statutory founders, and High Net Worth Individuals. This is a full-time role based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. 1 day a week in the office minimum.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have proven fundraising success along with demonstrative experience of philanthropic giving. You will be a confident communicator who understands the charity sector. You will be involved in managing external relationships as well assist senior managers with bid proposals and strategy development turning ideas and concepts into compelling funding propositions. You will have demonstrative experience of securing sizeable gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals along with experience in making face to face asks. The role will also involve line management responsibility allowing the postholder to gain experience in leading and management. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the fundraising sector with a fantastic conservation charity.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030. We are a London-based NGO, with around 50 projects in 25 countries around the world.
Blue Marine is seeking a campaigner to join our policy and media team. This new position will report to the Director of Ocean and Climate. The responsibilities will be to manage a discreet, one year, global marine conservation campaign. This will include managing relationships between the campaign team, NGO partners, influencers and political stakeholders.
We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
Role and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Ocean and Climate, you will:
· Tightly manage a discreet global campaign with a complex network for international stakeholders
· Manage delicate, political nuance to ensure campaign success
· Represent the campaign in international fora where necessary
· Communicate clearly and effectively about the need for the campaign
· Lead on implementation of campaign strategy, delivery against workplan and ultimately campaign success
· Bring your own network, innovation and creativity to the role
· Work with the grant manager and Blue Marine’s finance team to accurately deploy budget
· Support the grant manager with progress reporting to donors, reporting impact of your work
Personal specification
This role concerns a discreet one year (initially) political campaign. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional campaigner, with a track record of achieving impact for the marine environment. They will already be gaining momentum in the sector, with the ability to implement campaigns, understanding the complex political dynamics that go into ocean governance. Experience in the southern ocean, central and south America and at international ocean fora will all be beneficial to the role. An eye for technical detail, organisational rigour when it comes to delivery against workplans and the stamina and temerity to see campaigns through to their conclusion will all be useful in this role.
You will uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally. Blue Marine is committed to supporting staff with extensive training and will support the successful candidate in developing skills required for the role.
Skills and Experience
· Essential: Campaign experience and an understanding of marine conservation.
· Essential: Ability to manage complex stakeholders groups, with rigorous attention to detail.
· Essential: Excellent written and verbal communications skills./
· Essential: A clear understanding of global geopolitics, particularly in central and south America, with a proven ability to communicate nuanced political positions.
· Highly desirable: Experience working with multiple stakeholders to tight deadlines.
· Highly desirable: Experience delivering marine conservation campaigns.
· Highly desirable: Understanding of media and press.
· Highly desirable: Fluent Spanish.
Qualities
· Enthusiasm for the conservation of the environment, climate and oceans.
· Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.
· Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload in a dynamic environment.
· Comfortable working to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
· Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information.
· Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.
· Embody Blue Marine’s core values of being:
o Brave, innovative and pioneering
o Compassionate, supportive and responsible
o Empowering
o Equitable
o Respectful
o Collaborative
Application deadline: 1st October 2024. Interviews will be ongoing throughout the application period. We reserve the right to close applications early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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Location: Either in one of our global offices (Kenya, Senegal, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Bristol or London - UK), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive based on experience
Grade: B1
Organisation overview
Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development, thriving fishers and thriving oceans.
Position in organisation
The Global Digital Lead is a pivotal role within our global team, responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for our digital capabilities from an internal perspective. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the global finance and operations teams.
Summary job description
The Global Digital Lead will oversee the digital transformation of Blue Ventures, evaluating our current tech stack and developing a digital transformation roadmap to ensure the organisation uses the appropriate digital tools and software for collaboration and communication. This role will manage all software systems, including financial software, CRM, communication software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, file management, workflow, and collaboration software. Additionally, the Global Digital Lead will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is set up to succeed from a hardware perspective, managing the procurement and efficient use of hardware across various regions.
For full job description, please find attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Development Officer, UK (Maternity Cover)
Department:Development
Reports to:Senior Manager, Donor Engagement UK
Matrix Management: N/A
Supervises: N/A
Hours:20 hours per week, flexible
Location: Homeworking in UK
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity cover contract (9 months)
Position Summary
The African Wildlife Foundation is Africa’s largest and oldest international conservation organisation with its HQ in Nairobi Kenya. African Wildlife Foundation’s goal is to create a movement across the continent that ensures expanding economic opportunity coexists with thriving wildlife and healthy ecosystems.
AWF is seeking a confident and highly organised Development Officer to join our ambitious External Affairs team on a part-time basis for 9 month maternity contract, beginning end September. The team is committed to cultivating a diverse pipeline of donors – individuals, corporations and foundations - and stewarding current donors whose contributions support AWF’s mission to ensure that wildlife and wild lands endure in modern Africa.This role is central to delivering AWF’s fundraising goals in the UK.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Donor Engagement UK, the Development Officer’s role is to provide back-end support to the UK fundraisers supporting the moves management process and smooth running of the virtual office, ensuring compliance with UK laws. The position will manage all elements of the virtual office, administration and reporting and support the team in managing portfolios of donors and prospects targeting mid-level and high net worth individuals, corporates and foundations.
Key Responsibilities
Administration
- Manages virtual offices and membership programme payment processing in collaboration with our data services team based in the US.
- Manages post where it relates to membership mailings. Manages orders for stationery and AWF materials needed to support mailings, events, and donor management (internal and external contracts).
- Support UK Director and Senior Manager, Donor Engagement in organising donor meetings.
- Manage travel and logistics for visiting AWF staff to the UK.
Portfolio growth and stewardship
- Works closely with the global research team to develop prospect lists for UK donors/partners – ensuring AWF is using the best possible tools for research and prospecting in the UK mindful of GDPR.
- Support fulfilment of UK donor stewardship plans to ensure all donors have appropriate and considerate communications from AWF working with AWF’s Communications team, Digital Officer and Director of Annual Giving.
Donor Information Management
- Oversees RE records for UK donors and prospects, making sure mailing lists are correct and can easily be drawn down for communications, maintaining accurate records of all donor interactions, individuals’ programmatic interests, trends in giving, and type of support to solicit.
- Works with Data Services and the UK team to review portfolios and make sure amendments are made on Raiser Edge ( RE).
Content Development and Communications
- Manages regular mailings to target audiences, as well as invitations to organisational wide donor engagement activities.
- Sends donor acknowledgements by email and phone calls (for smaller gifts).
Requirements and Skills
- Knowledge of the UK fundraising market, UK data protection guidelines and best practice and experience of working within these guidelines.
- Demonstrable knowledge of all Microsoft office packages, mail merges and mailchimp software.
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software.
- Persuasive written communication skills in both creative and technical formats.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate to people from a variety of cultural and national backgrounds.
- Demonstratable experience working remotely and independently. Global team working experience preferred or working across time zones.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of conservation in the African context preferred
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Fundraiser
Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Ashford
Ref: SEP20240178
Location: Ashford
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 13th Oct 2024
The Role
Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.
Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.
What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
If you would like to learn more about this role, there will be an open briefing session on Microsoft Teams on the date below:
· Wednesday 2nd October at 5:30pm
· Saturday 5th October at 11:30am
You can also catch the team at the #LondonJobShow on 11th and 12th October at Westfield London.
About You
What we need from you:
· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
· Ability to work to targets;
· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).
Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.
Additional information
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP
This is a gem of a role working with teams around the world to help share amazing stories of how we save nature, together.
By building effective and supportive relationships you will help gather and share updates and inspiring content from our projects working with different species across a range of habitats; engaging local communities and expertise. That could be the latest sighting of a creature that hasn’t been seen for a while, an exciting development in our use of conservation technology or a photo of an animal so amazing it takes your breath away.
You will be curious and thrive on finding out more about our amazing work around the world but remain strategic as to how our teams can use that information to build support for our work with individuals and organisations.
Working with our teams overseas, you will use your experience of working in a global communications role to support and guide their use of external communications work to help bring change, helping to plan and deliver training where needed. You will work particularly closely with our Communications Officers in Asia Pacific, providing coaching and professional guidance helping to ensure a manageable and fulfilling workload, working closely with their line managers.
This is an exciting role that requires excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a real skill in building relationships.
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. Our hybrid working policy currently brings us together in the office for a minimum of one day a week.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13 October 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Tuesday, 22 October 2024.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
THE ROLE
- This is a key role in the Northern Ireland Operations team to assist in developing and delivering practical conservation and projects within Mourne Park, assist in data collection for people and engagement monitoring, be the public face for the Woodland Trust at our flagship site in Northern Ireland.
- Assist in the delivery of community engagement, a volunteer programme including training and practical tasks, public events programme and education projects, site management to budgets and timescales.
- Carry out data collection, surveys, research, appraisals and information gathering, producing monitoring reports.
- The Assistant Estate Ranger will be responsible for building collaborative and impactful relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, contractors, neighbours and interested parties, alongside managing groups of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
- Raise the profile of Mourne Park and engage with visitors to enhance their experience of ancient woodlands and natural green spaces.
- To support the volunteer programme at Mourne Park that will engage communities in practical biodiversity and environmental projects and programmes of work.
THE CANDIDATE
- You’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferable in forestry or woodland conservation, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
- You’ll have experience leading delivery of practical conservation projects.
- Supervising volunteers and volunteer groups, being responsible for Health and Safety in a practical working environment.
- Assisting in project delivery, managing and prioritising deadlines.
- Knowledge of wildlife legislation.
- You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
- The role is based in Mourne Park in Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel across a wide area. A full driving licence is required.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
About the Role
The Assistant Reserves Officer is one of our team managing and developing the Trust’s nature reserves for people and wildlife. Your work place includes internationally recognised wetlands and woodlands along with nationally important meadows, chalk grasslands and heathland across Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
You will need to have strong experience in practical habitat management, including the use of power tools and machinery, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and BCS mowers. You will have experience of working within a dynamic team and leading volunteers. You will need to have a keen interest in wildlife and preferably a knowledge of the habitats in our area.
No two days are the same as an ARO at HMWT; you will get the opportunity to utilise and develop your practical habitat management skills across our nature reserves including tree felling, coppicing, scrub clearance, hay cutting and pond/ditch management. You will also undertake the maintenance of site infrastructure; assist with the management of livestock; and perform surveying and monitoring of habitat/species, tree safety and infrastructure. These tasks will be delivered working closely with members of the nature reserves team; our volunteer wardens and our practical conservation volunteers.
Willingness to travel throughout our work area and flexibility to work occasional irregular hours is required for this post.
Before applying please read our full recruitment pack. Please ensure you are able to commute daily to our offices in St. Albans and any of the Trust’s sites within a reasonable timeframe. If you are thinking of relocating to this area please research these options prior to submitting an application.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
Full details can be found on our recruitment pack.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits.
Please refer to our website for full benefit details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A role for an experienced Property Manager who wants to make a signficant impact yet work less than full time.The postholder will develop, manage and deliver an ongoing property and estate management plan covering both repair, modernization and a preventative maintenance. The plan will cover the Foundation’s listed heritage buildings as well as its wider houses and estate assets. The postholder will play a pivotal role in the future planning for the uses of the whole site.
Role Purpose
The core aspects are:-
• Leading the property team (including 2 person maintenance team and volunteers) to ensure that regular maintenance and specific projects and programmes of work are resourced and delivered
• Managing the maintenance and conservation of the Foundation’s buildings (Care home, Court, almshouses, Old Hall, Temple House, residential properties and barns) and its wider site including the fabric, building services, engineering systems, utilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Monitoring and reporting on budgeted costs, spend and programme delivery; Preparing and proposing budgets
• Delivering a robust and proactive culture to meet statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety, maintenance of listed buildings, contract management, etc ;
• Embedding and driving sustainability.
Main duties & responsiblities:
Property
• Oversee maintenance, refurbishment and repair works to all Foundation owned properties;
• Support the development of a property management strategy to maximise income from the properties and an appropriate return on investment; (Note master planners are being engaged),
• Manage the contract with our Estate Management company;
• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with the listing of the buildings concerned and that relevant permissions are obtained;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, and devise and implement all appropriate policies, risk assessments and procedures
Management
• Manage the Maintenance team, delegating responsibilities, agreeing personal objectives and measuring performance;
• Manage, control and supervise the programmes of conservation, repair, routine maintenance schedules and ongoing refurbishment.
• Prepare forward plan of conservation and maintenance
• Ensure that there is a programme of regular maintenance & service of equipment and machinery on the Temple Balsall site.
• Develop and implement a robust Energy Management Policy.
Stakeholder Engagement, Meetings and Committees
• Report to the Governors (Trustees) via the Master regularly on plans and progress;
• Represent the Foundation to expert property contractors and sub contractors.
Financial Management
• Produce, manage and achieve a realistic budget;
• Ensure value for money and high-quality work from contractors and suppliers, through tenders where necessary.
Contractors, Professional Advisors and External Liaison
• Participate in the selection , appointment and continual management of third party contractors, consultants, property agents, etc.
• Manage external contractors operating on site including all contracts, communications, risk assessments, quality and record keeping;
• Work with professional advisors, providing and exchanging necessary information on plans, costs etc;
Additional responsibilities
• Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
• Ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential: • Qualified in a relevant field of property maintenance / or management (trade professional or similar)
Desirable: • Degree in a relevant subject or discipline and/or Chartered Membership of an established professional association, e.g. CIOB, RICS or others
Skills/Aptitudes Essential:
• Able to demonstrate strategic vision for the Foundation’s buildings, wider estate and rental properties;
• Effective operational leader of the site-based maintenance team;
• Budget preparation and monitoring skills;
Skills / Aptitudes Desirable:
• Knowledge and experience of improving sustainability
Knowledge/Experience Essential
• Significant experience in property industry;
• Experience of maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects;
• Experience in project management, including management of contractors;
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the built environment
• Proven track record of budgeting and financial management of building related projects;
• Effective experience of managing people;
Knowledge / Experience Desirable
• Experience of heritage sites and conservation
Personal Attributes Essential
• Proactive problem solver;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Excellent IT skills (particularly with spreadsheets);
• Self-motivated;
• Willing to work flexibly including occasional evening and weekend work
Personal Attributes Desirable
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces;
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum for 21hours / week (= FTE £45,000), dependent on experience.
Hours of work: 3 days = 21 hours / week (excluding breaks). Some flexibility will be required to allow attendance at evening meetings and events.
Benefits: Pension, employer contributions @ 4%. 4 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) – pro rata, increasing after 5 years’ service. Training provided and training plan developed with individual.
Applications that do not contain a covering letter will not be progressed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.