The RSPB is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious development team.

Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reference number: QXIRY
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £25,463 to £29,707 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

With an attractive portfolio of diverse conservation projects that need funding (habitat creation and restoration, species recovery, and education and family engagement); you will have the opportunity to develop new income generating relationships, and present the RSPB's work in ways that inspire and allow trusts and foundations to have a major impact to help save nature.

As a motivated trust and foundation fundraising professional, your superb relationship-building skills and excellent communication abilities will identify and secure the support of trusts and foundations for some of the RSPB's major conservation initiatives.

We would love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate their experience of effectively prospecting and managing trust and foundation relationships, alongside their experience of working in a target driven environment. You will join a dynamic, friendly team working to deliver high-quality stewardship and ensure trusts and foundations are kept fully appraised of developments in what will be a rapidly changing, energetic and exciting period of conservation innovation.

We would welcome applications from those with relevant skills from beyond the sector.

Closing date: 1 December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number QXIRY on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Membership is crucial to the future of the RSPB, and our face-to-face membership team travels across the country to inspire members of the public at a huge variety of places: on our own reserves; at small convenience stores; at national events; shopping centres; retail parks; village stores; etc. Wherever there are people to engage with, we need a team of enthusiastic fundraisers to inspire the public to give nature a home.

Employee Resourcing Advisor
Reference number: A2591019
Location: Sandy or Brighton
Salary starting at: £22,073 to £23,912 per annum. Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full Time
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

As part of a small team you will support the co-ordination and placement of recruitment advertising to help support the ambition to get to and maintain 200 face-to-face membership recruiters working for the RSPB.

You will work through CV's and applications to select suitable candidates then conducting and initial telephone and screening interviews with the goal to find suitable candidates to through to arranging final stage face-to-face interviews and practical assessments with managers on the ground.

The role will conduct continuous testing of advertising placement, copy and approaches to ensure we are attracting quality candidates. It will be a fast-paced environment and require a hands-on, organised, focused and responsive approach.

Closing date: 24 October 2019
Interview date: 31 October 2019, 1 November 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

Please make sure you include reference number A2591019 on your application.

No agencies please.

Robertson Bell are excited to be exclusively partnering with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in their recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for a period of 9 months.

RSPB is a leading conservation charity based in Sandy, Bedfordshire which is currently celebrating its 130th year in existence. With an income of £140m last year, they are now the largest conservation charity in the UK, boasting 1.2 million members. They have more than 2,000 employees, 12,000 volunteers and now manage more than 200 nature reserves in the UK as well as carrying out research and policy advisory work to raise awareness around the world.

Reporting into a dynamic and driven Head of Finance the Interim Financial Controller will ensure robust Financial Control within the organisation as they go through an exciting period of change as well as bridge a skillset gap until they undertake a permanent recruitment process in 2020. Operating within a talented team of c.30 the main responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead the year-end process, pulling together the accounts from several subsidiaries in the organisation.
• Be the main point of contact with the auditors, managing this process and any requests they may have.
• Take the group accounts through to audit sign off stage and deal with any queries from the trustees.
• Field all enquiries related to tax and specifically VAT for the organisation being the go-to person in finance for these questions.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified (CCAB) accountant with excellent technical accounting skills and the ability to manage complex processes with multiple factions involved in it's delivery. You will have led on numerous year ends and understand the charity accounting requirements in addition to likely queries from auditors. In addition to the above skills, you will be immediately available or available on short notice due to the looming year-end and the preparation that is needed in advance of this.

This will be a highly sought-after role that will garner a lot of interest as it is a genuinely career enhancing opportunity to add a household name to your CV so please do not delay in applying.

Do you want to make a real difference for nature in the UK and support conservation work on a global scale?

The RSPB are expanding our Corporate Partnerships team as we continue to build on recent successes and increased public awareness of our efforts to collaborate with businesses, enabling collective action in support of nature's recovery.

Partnership Development Manager
Reference number: A1110719
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £25,463 to £29,707 per annum. Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time – Part Time hours considered
Contract: Permanent

Your work with us will allow you to play a vital role in raising awareness of the crisis that nature is facing and to make a significant impact to restore habitats, save species from extinction and provide opportunities for people of all ages to connect more closely to nature - protecting it for the future.

The Partnership Development Manager will work with the wider team to develop support and funding from business and brands by delivering the RSPB's partnership offer to reach challenging but achievable targets.

Relationship development is a key focus of this role as well as stewardship and facilitation of successful partnerships.

The post-holder will be someone who thrives on creativity, ambiguity and on being proactive - who can draw upon their track record of developing and managing relationships in a corporate context.

Confident engaging contacts via phone, email and in-person, you will work alongside the rest of the team to increase support for the cause, generate funding for our vital conservation work and position the RSPB as top of mind for brands committed to supporting nature's recovery.

The successful candidate will have experience of relationship development and account management experience ideally gained in a corporate setting, as well as a passion and keen interest in conservation and the work of the RSPB.

The role will be based primarily at our HQ in Sandy Bedfordshire with regular travel across the UK and occasional evening and weekend work also required. Along with a competitive salary, the RSPB offer flexible working, occasional remote working and TOIL for overtime completed.

Closing date: 31 October 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

Please make sure you include reference number A1110719 on your application.

No agencies please.

BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL

Digital Communications and Campaigns Officer

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Full time: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Open-ended
• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. With a presence in over 110 countries, and over ten million supporters and volunteers, we are often referred to as ‘conservation’s best kept secret’. We want your help to change that.

In this crucial role, which places you at the centre of the newly-restructured Global Communications Team, you will lead on developing the way we engage with the general public through our digital channels.

The postholder’s key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the conceptualisation and delivery of awareness-raising campaigns;
• Providing support on digital fundraising appeals;
• Working with BirdLife Partners and key stakeholders to identify upcoming events and opportunities, and build engaging messages around them;
• Developing our social media strategy, with particular focus on strengthening the visibility of the BirdLife brand and its programmes;
• Working with the Content & Stories team to identify gaps in our content and opportunities to synergise with ongoing campaigns and priorities;
• As part of the Global Communications Team, input into the development of the next iteration of BirdLife International’s external-facing website

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good general education – ideally a University Degree or equivalent in communications, journalism or marketing

• Fluency in English (additional languages, especially Spanish or French, are an asset)

• Experience in digital communications or marketing with demonstrated success, preferably in the not-for-profit sector

• Proven ability to write and deliver effective, audience-focused communications and campaigns 

• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand complex policy and scientific issues and to articulate these in an accessible, catchy way - including using story-telling, case studies, illustrations, infographics, videos and social media

• Demonstrable ability to create and follow work plans and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.

• Demonstrable ability to react quickly to unforeseen/unplanned communications opportunities

• Flexibility and adaptability (multiple assignments, working under pressure, responsiveness to requests, follow-up of decisions)

• Appreciation of cross-cultural sensitivities with the ability to exercise discretion and show sound judgement

A detailed job description can be found on our website.

Closing date: 31 October 2019

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 November 2019

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire who are living with a life-limiting illness. Delivered from our new location at Shelford Bottom, Cambridge and the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, our care and services are provided free of charge and we have been recognised, this year, as outstanding by CQC. Our professional, compassionate and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping our patients and their loved ones to make every moment count.

An exciting and brand new role has now become available for the appointment of Head of Fundraising who will play a significant part in helping to support our high-performing fundraising team. 

Head of Fundraising
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Full-time (37.5 p/w), some evening and weekend work will be required, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided in these instances
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

You will be responsible for overseeing the teams who are securing income from individuals and groups fundraising in the community, and driving income through third party and mass participation fundraising events and products for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. This role will work in collaboration with the Head of Engagement to place the supporters or donor at the heart of our strategy and in doing so, develop fundraising for the benefit of the whole team and the wider charity.

The Head of Fundraising will also work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the Senior Leadership Team, and be required to play a key role in the continued development and implementation of the strategy with your direct reports. Your role will see you develop your own relationships to raise funds, whilst also supporting your team to achieve their objectives.

In this role, you will be required to show excellent leadership to the team, helping to drive the fundraising strategy, in addition to, taking a leading role in the development of appropriate products and events to support sustainability within the charity. 

An ideal candidate will be very well organised, confident public speaker, able to manage a number of different projects and application processes at any one time,  have GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths, experience of line managing a team,  as well as excellent understanding of donor CRM systems.

A full and clean UK driving licence as well as use of own car (mileage will be paid) will be required.

At Arthur Rank Hospice we value our staff and offer a range of benefits: Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Study leave, Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies), generous holiday entitlement, Staff Survey and staff Forum, access to Occupational Health Services, flexible working, ongoing training, Payroll Giving option, Group Life Assurance, Long Service Awards and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.

Closing date: 6th November 2019
Interviews: 15th or 18th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please. 

Traffic is now looking for two experienced project administrators to support their partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to join the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.   These roles will support projects for which TRAFFIC has financial and reporting responsibilities and will have overall responsibility for ensuring the consistent and efficient administration of the projects to ensure adherence to financial and project management reporting requirement.

The candidate must have proven experience of project administration. Experience with budgeting, contracting, donor/project reporting and working with financial reports is essential. The role holder must be a good team player, good at meeting tight deadlines and willing to work on their own initiative.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible to apply.  

For further information, specifications and how to apply, please click here.

Deadline for applications: 27 October 2019

We launched IWM membership in 2017 and currently have over 33,000 members supporting us. We are now at a critical point of development and have big plans to grow our membership. Our membership vision is to reach millions of people, connecting them with our cause and inspiring a long term commitment to support IWM. In order to do this we need to put our members at the heart of everything we do.

Key Duties

1. Assist the Head of Membership in creating direction, energy, capability and collaboration across all IWM teams to achieve ownership and support for IWMs membership vision and strategy. Be and lead the change required to embed the behaviours and culture of a membership organisation.
2. Responsible for developing and implementing member acquisition and retention plans including performance and success measures in line with our membership strategy.
3. Responsible for the successful implementation of all member communications and events programming in line with our membership strategy and member acquisition and retention plans. To include collaborating with Customer Experience, Volunteering, Marketing & Communications, Commercial Events, Retail & Admissions, Public Engagement and Learning and Collections Management.
4. Responsible for co-ordinating, tracking and communicating internal performance reports and taking a lead role in ensuring action is taken as a result across all channels.
5. Lead, motivate and empower all direct reports and peers in the delivery of agreed membership KPIs. In particular help drive a membership and supporter experience culture across all our branches and public engagement work.
6. Accountable for ensuring that training, support and resources are in place for all Face-to-Face staff.
7. Responsible for managing income and expenditure budgets.
8. As part of the Membership Team play an active role in the ongoing development of IWMs membership strategy and business model.

Are you a great communicator, passionate about helping people? Well-organised, with a keen eye for detail?

The Information Services team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for providing information about dementia and dementia research to the public. The team operates the charity’s Dementia Research Infoline and produces and disseminates health information booklets and other resources. The team also has responsibility for promoting the value of research involvement to the public, and actively helps people to get involved.

We are looking for 2 confident, friendly and proactive people to join us as an Information Officer. In this role you will be facilitating the day-to-day operation of the Dementia Research Infoline, providing the public with information about dementia, current dementia research and opportunities to get involved in research. Reporting to the Information Services Manager, the Information Officer will also play a key role in maintaining and expanding the charity’s health information resources.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Please note that the Dementia Research Infoline does not provide counselling or medical advice.

Main tasks of role:

• Act as the first point of contact for the Dementia Research Infoline, providing information about dementia and research and signposting to other organisations.
• Respond to health and research enquiries by phone, letter and email.
• Discuss with the public the different ways people can get involved in research and the types of studies looking for volunteers.
• Assist members of the public with registration for Join Dementia Research. This involves processing and recording volunteer health information and ensuring data is up-to-date and contact with registrants maintained appropriately.
• Write, update and promote health information materials in accordance with the principles of the Information Standard and in a variety of formats.
• Manage the confidential handling of personal data.

What we are looking for;

• Degree in a science subject or equivalent
• Good knowledge of the clinical research process and how the public can play a part in that process.
• Knowledge of good practice around information governance.
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook and general IT skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a sensitive and patient phone manner.
• Ability to translate scientific research to make it accessible to the public, both over the phone and in written responses.
• Ability to identify appropriate sources and evaluate evidence to provide up-to-date, accurate, evidence-based information.
• Ability to pull together information quickly from a variety of sources.
• Ability to work on ongoing projects while prioritising responses to Infoline calls and emails.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritise tasks within a busy working environment.
• Experience of discussing health or research matters with the public.
• Experience of writing complex health information in a simple and accessible way.
• Appreciation of the emotional impact of dementia on individuals and an awareness of services and organisations relevant to people with dementia.
• Resilience for handling occasional challenging calls.
• A confident, friendly and professional attitude; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
• Proactive and keen to explore innovative ways to promote the work of ARUK.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2019, with interviews to be held on the either the 15th October 2019, or the 5th and 6th November 2019. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an interview on any other date this will be based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a particular day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead and operate our corporate services including finance, facilities, HR and governance. PHG Foundation is a well-respected policy think tank, advocating for and providing leadership on the translation of modern and emerging biomedical technologies to improve healthcare. 

You will be educated to degree-level with relevant continuing professional development and have a good record of successfully managing people and corporate services. You will be able to demonstrate strong financial literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a very professional team. A clear thinker, planner and practical problem solver, you will be pro-active, adaptable and resilient. Knowledge of the company secretary role and/or charity governance requirements would be highly desirable.

The Foundation is a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge.

Experience needed:

A good track record of working in general management  across several domains; e.g. finance, facilities, business administration

Significant financial experience, including budget preparation and management

Managing and decision making on HR issues such as pay and benefits, handling grievances, dispute resolution and disciplinary matters.

Writing and implementing business plans

Providing secretariat services for Boards, committees or working groups

Writing grant applications, tenders and bids for commissioned work

Knowlegde and skills:

Excellent people management and team working skills

Problem anticipation and solving

Good financial acumen, ability to analyse financial reports and write effective financial reports for management purposes

Assessing performance and identify areas for improvement

Working effectively with trustees and professional staff

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines.

Personal qualities

High standards of business ethics and professional probity

Good judgement / making decisions based on evidence

Ability to enthuse, motivate and engage staff and colleagues

Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative

Strategic thinker with the ability to take the corporate view

Ability to respond effectively to unforeseen events

Ability to work at all levels in the organisation from strategic to operational

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity as the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager in an organisation that combines both charitable impact and a significant commercial operation this role at the RSPB is the next step in your career.

Financial Planning & Reporting Manager
Reference: A2481019
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £39,970 to £53,293 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Reporting to the Head of Finance and leading a team of 8 finance professionals this role has responsibility for overseeing all financial aspects of the organisations financial planning, budgeting, management reporting, compliance and finance business support of the organisations directorates.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a track record of leading a strong business partnering culture, supporting and managing system changes, delivering robust financial analysis and supporting large scale projects. You will be a team orientated leader with excellent communication skills and be proficient at leading change and continuous improvement with the ability to influence at all levels.

The RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in the UK with 1.2 million members, total annual income of circa £140m and approximately 2,000 employees and 12,000 volunteers. We manage over 200 nature reserves in the UK and undertake a wide range of research, policy, advisory and educational activities both in the UK and internationally.

Closing date: 31 October 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Please make sure you include reference number A2481019 on your application.

No agencies please.

Introduction:

The Professional Fundraiser is a leading and national fundraising agency working with large charity clients including The Royal British Legion, Cancer Research UK and Cats Protection, providing face-to-face fundraising services across the UK including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting new role, aimed to enhance the donor experience across all our charities, and to continuously evolve our face-to-face fundraising offering.

With previous experience in the charity sector, specifically in a strategic and income generation led role, you will be an expert innovator, with a proven track record of taking new products and concepts to the marketplace, from creation to pain-less delivery. You will have a strategic understanding of and practical experience of applying different innovation methodologies and techniques. You’ll use this to provide idea’s and vision for fundraising innovation at The Professional Fundraiser.

Humorous, understanding and driven, you’ll have strong commercial acumen and the ability to transform ideas, new concepts and eye-catching creations into viable income-generating plans. You will be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, both in person and in writing; and have a strong influencing and negotiating skill set.

Key role responsibilities:

· To provide new concepts, for example: experiential, instant debit and contactless payments, for all our charity clients to create additional revenue streams and to enhance the face-to-face donor experience;

· Actively liaise with charity clients to identify fundraising objectives, working in partnership to create innovative fundraising concepts for the face-to-face environment;

· Lead on the delivery of successful and innovative campaigns for our Charity client’s;

· Lead the transformation of our donor experience and engagement strategy;

· Hold accountability for all marketing and charity brand materials;

· Effectively manage budgets, and measure ROI for implemented concepts;

· Deliver both ‘TPF’ and Client value’s through new innovation.

Essential skills and experience:

· Have a strong background in innovation within the Charity or Fundraising sector;

· Ability to motivate and lead on multiple new concept projects;

· Experience in managing stakeholders within a complex business model;

· Knowledge of face-to-face fundraising and sector trends;

· Excitement to be instrumental in developing our fundraising offering for multiple charity clients.

The Head of Operations is a senior position within the Finance & Operations Department and plays a pivotal role to ensure quality standards in the operations of CBM UK. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the purpose of this role is to provide high-level direction and project management in a number of key areas of CBM UK’s ongoing operations.

Based: CBM UK office is currently in Oakington, Cambridge, but moving to Mercers Row, off Newmarket Road, Cambridge, in early 2020

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

Direct Reports: HR/Office Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Key criteria for success

· Be working to clear and agreed strategic objectives and plans

· Lead the development and implementation of the Organisational Strategy

· Work with the Director of Finance & Operations to develop the strategic goals of CBM UK so that its mission is realised in practice  

· Successful project management of a variety of high-level tasks

· Maximise opportunities for learning and dissemination of examples of good practice within the CBM Federation, the international disability and development sector in the UK.
 

Key responsibilities

1.  Human Resources (20%)

a. Lead the development and implementation of the HR strategy and champion the changes in culture, values and behaviour that are required to deliver CBM UK’s vision and strategy

b. Work closely with other senior managers to provide an approach to human resource management that meets the needs of CBM UK

c. Ensure all HR policies and practices are fit for purpose and are updated as necessary to ensure they support the development of the desired culture, protect CBM UK from unnecessary legal challenge and represent good practice in the sector. Such policies include flexible working and family-friendly policies

d. Oversee the development of a Training and development plan ensuring that it meets the strategic needs of CBM UK as well as developing effective and appropriate approaches to talent management and succession planning

e. Be responsible for all aspects of Health and safety policy and practice

f. Motivate and develop the HR and Office Management function to achieve departmental objectives in line with the agreed strategic direction, policies and priorities of the organisation, and specifically to ensure that a suitable and safe working environment is provided for staff.

2. Information Technology & Systems (20%)

a. Develop, implement and continuously update an appropriate IT, information management and telecommunications strategy

b. Ensure that IT based systems are integrated as required to support the efficient and effective delivery of CBM UK plans

c. Drive the selection and implementation of organisation wide systems including, Programmes Management & Monitoring, Human Resourcing.

3. Strategy Development and implementation (20%)

a. Lead the organisational strategy framework development process and development of an annual business planning process

b. Develop an appropriate organisational balanced scorecard/or equivalent corporate performance measurement system

c. Develop & support a quarterly business review process.

4. Project Management according to organisational priority (20%)

a. In 2020, this would focus on the office relocation, ensuring a smooth transition.

5. Support Leadership Team (20%)

a. Liaise closely with the CEO and Leadership Team on governance, strategic and business development matters

b. Support the development of relevant CBM Federation work streams

c. Carry out other duties as required by the CEO and Leadership Team of CBM UK.

We face an escalating climate and nature emergency. Saving nature is going to need the very best communicators with the ability to produce innovative and engaging content that grows our audiences and drives support. Do you have the skills and abilities to make this happen?

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a brand new team, saving nature across England through delivering inspiring and impactful communications.

Communications Officer - England - Two Roles
Reference number: A2431019
Location: Flexible within England
Salary starting at: £19,602 to £21,236 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time, Flexible hours will be considered

As Communications Officer, you will be at the forefront of creative content production and management across the full suite of delivery platforms, from digital marketing and social media to broadcast and consumer PR. You will be responsible for creating compelling stories that change hearts and minds to support our priority work and campaigns.

Our vision is an England richer in nature, where wild birds and other wildlife are no longer declining, where nature is being restored and is enriching people's lives. We have a world that guarantees future generations clean air and water, a stable climate, rich and varied wildlife and a robust and sustainable economy.

Working within the new Communications & Marketing team for RSPB England, you will work with your colleagues to build and deliver the country communications plan that will achieve this vision. You will support our major campaigns, carry out destination marketing for our major visitor reserves, and create compelling content to promote our work saving species, and delivering land and seas well managed for nature.

You will have a passion for creating remarkable content that inspires audiences to do the incredible.

You will be skilled in telling inspiring stories, using the full range of communications platforms. You will have skills and practical experience in: managing social media accounts, including use of analytics to monitor outcomes; creating digital content; digital promotion and marketing; destination marketing; broadcast interview skills; producing long-lead consumer PR content; and visitor signage / interpretation.

Working within a dispersed team, you will need to work under your own initiative but within clear priorities and work programmes. You will be expected to provide support, advice and training on all areas of communications to our operational teams across England. This will require determination, innovation, adaptability and resilience.

Above all, you will be an outstanding communicator who can instil in others the passion you feel for saving nature.

Closing date: 28 October 2019
Interview date: 7 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A2431019 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.