Aviculturist - Gough Island Restoration Programme - 2 roles
Reference number: A0871020
Location: International - Gough Island
Salary: Starting at £21,718 to £24,294 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Do you want to use your skills to transform the future of one of the most incredible seabird islands on Earth?
The Gough Island Restoration Programme is seeking Aviculturists who will be involved with the execution of the captive management strategy for two land bird species (Gough bunting and Gough moorhen) during the restoration operation on Gough Island, all the way through to the release of these populations in late 2021/early 2022.
Gough Island, part of the UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important seabird islands in the world with 22 breeding seabird species. The Gough bunting and Gough moorhen are also endemic to the island. The major threat to Gough's biodiversity is the presence of introduced house mice that are preying on the chicks, eggs, and adults of endangered species including the Critically Endangered Tristan albatross. All of Gough's seabirds, and especially those breeding in the winter, are vulnerable to mouse predation, and low breeding success means that most breeding seabird populations are declining, which has a negative impact on the site's importance and value.
Working in partnership with the Tristan da Cunha Island Council, BirdLife South Africa, Island Conservation, and the Department of Forestry and Fisheries in South Africa, the RSPB is now planning to relaunch the mouse eradication operation during the Southern Hemisphere winter of 2021. Populations of at-risk land birds (Gough moorhens and Gough buntings) will be captured and held in a protected, captive environment on the island during the eradication operation.
Qualifications and suitability for the position:
This position would suit a professional bird-keeper, with some field conservation experience. Alternatively, this could be a proficient field biologist, with significant bird-keeping expertise.
Candidates should have proficiency in a large number (but perhaps not all) of the following key skills:
- At least 2 years of aviculture experience, including the administration of veterinary medications and provision of avian first aid.
- Fieldwork experience, including bird releases, monitoring and remote camping.
- Experience in bird capture, handling, and sample collection.
- Practical/technical skills to be able to contribute to camp life and broader project areas (e.g. carpentry, construction, clinical pathology, radio telemetry).
- Bird identification skills.
- Map reading and GPS experience.
- Data collection/data management skills.
Additionally, due to the challenging working environment and the isolated and inaccessible location of Gough, personal qualities and supporting attributes will be valuable:
- Previous experience working abroad and in remote field stations.
- A high level of fitness to work in Gough's challenging terrain, including strenuous hikes.
- Experience of working collaboratively with project partners, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
- A willingness to embrace mud, rain, wind, other challenging fieldwork conditions and basic living conditions.
- A willingness to minimise the connection with the "outside world" for the duration of the project.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, to be able to spend many months with a limited group of people in a confined situation, being able to help diffuse any tensions and add to group cohesion.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and with a positive approach to working either as a team or alone.
- A willingness to accept the realities of an eradication project.
- A willingness to travel on expedition yachts for long voyages.
During late-January 2021, prior to traveling to Gough, there will be several days of team-building, training and logistical planning. There may be a requirement for a 10 day quarantine prior to departure for Gough to manage Covid 19 related risks.
Closing date: 30 October 2020
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No agencies please.
Head of Digital Products
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Digital Products to join the largest nature conservation charity in the UK on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
As the largest nature conservation charity in the UK with over 1.2 million members, the organisation makes a real difference to the world we live in and they can’t do that without great people! Nature is in crisis and their digital products are a key part of how they engage a diverse audience, empowering them to save nature and become active supporters.
Position: Head of Digital Products (Maternity Cover)
Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £39,970 to £44,289 per annum
Hours: Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months - maternity cover
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 1 November 2020
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Digital Strategy and Change, the Head of Digital Products will take accountability for the overall product roadmaps of the charity’s website, social media channels, email, paid-for digital marketing and the intranet. With a remit to develop an ambitious, focused and measurable product strategy, this role will lead a team of product owners to help develop digital platforms that enable the organisation to deliver its income, engagement and conservation objectives.
You will be instrumental in defining and leading a team that deliver integrated marketing campaigns across the digital estate and you will establish best practice in product management and leadership.
You will be an advocate and driver of change and have the vision and experience to see where opportunities to innovate through the implementation and optimisation of new digital channels have long term and far reaching opportunities that improve engagement with supporters and business users as well as drive operational and cost efficiency.
About you:
As Head of Digital Products you will have the ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and respond flexibly to the changing needs of the organisation in support of its income, conservation and engagement requirements whilst ensuring that the long-term strategic technology ambitions are not compromised but enhanced. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the organisation
- Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams
- Competent user of Microsoft office
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Product Manager, Digital Product Director, Head of Product, Head of Digital, Senior Digital Product Manager, Senior Digital Product Owner, Digital Product Lead, Product Leader - Digital Solutions, Product Manager (Digital) etc.
DIRECTOR: An exciting opportunity to lead the Brazelton Centre UK, a national charity dedicated to supporting healthy parent-baby relationships though promoting an understanding of newborn babies’ communication.
Background
The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate early relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.
The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents. We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active. Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitioners have undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.
The Centre currently has a staff of 6 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, and 17 Trainers (including 2 Master Trainers and 6 Senior Trainers) countrywide able to teach specific courses as required.
The charity has a Board of Trustees to whom the Director reports and is responsible.
This is a part-time post and entails some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings. Flexible working can be considered.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
Strategic leadership and planning
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Plan, lead and further develop the Brazelton Centre UK, working continually to extend the reach of our existing NBO and NBAS courses. There may be an opportunity to develop and deliver a menu of additional options to support health professionals and others working with parents and families
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Form strategic partnerships and networks within the public, voluntary and private sector nationally and internationally, maintaining and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. These include, but are not limited to, health services, local councils, universities, community health services and service users
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Actively lead, with the support of Trustees, refresh and implement the Brazelton Centre UK’s business plan and long term strategy
Development of services and growth
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Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery, supervising marketing and communication
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In line with our strategy, where relevant seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre
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Represent Brazelton Centre UK and its work within the UK and where appropriate, abroad
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Promote and support effective working relationships with local and national partners
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Direct and engage with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK
Governance and Trustee Board
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Organise, attend and report to Brazelton Centre UK meetings of Trustees
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Supported by the Operational Manager, monitor and ensure compliance with all local, national and professional health and safety, security and confidentiality policies and advise on governance matters as appropriate.
Finance
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Be accountable for the budget and provide oversight to the Operational Manager who will manage the budget for the Centre and provide regular reports to the Trustees in accordance with the Centre’s financial procedures.
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With the Trustees and Operational Manager oversee the development and implementation of a financial strategy for the achievement of the Centre’s objectives
Operational management
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Be directly accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the Centre
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Work with the Board of Trustees, Operational Manager, fundraising colleagues and partner organisations to increase voluntary income to the Centre to fund and trial innovative new services and research opportunities in line with our strategy
Recruit, manage, support and develop all staff, ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place and in compliance with legal requirements.
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Oversee the Brazelton Centre UK staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance.
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Oversee the Trainers, including the development and implementation of work plans, recruitment, training and associated initiatives
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Performance manage, monitor and supervise audit of the delivery of courses and training programmes on an ongoing basis, providing clear analysis and evaluation evidence for users with a view to continuous improvement and development
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Ensure that Brazelton Centre UK Trainers maintain high professional standards in providing effective training in NBO and NBAS.
General
This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Director. It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Director are excluded simply because they are not itemised. Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity. Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.
The Director is a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and always to act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation.
Further details about the Centre can be found at Brazelton Centre UK.
For more information about the post, please contact Laura Hawksley, Clerk to the Trustees, Brazelton Centre UK.
Please apply by sending your CV with an accompanying cover letter saying why you are interested in the post to Laura Hawksley.
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November 2020
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Philanthropy Development Manager
We are looking for a highly motivated Philanthropy Development Manager to join our client’s successful and ambitious Philanthropy Team.
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Philanthropy Development Manager
Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £26,212 to £35,539 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 30 October 2020
About the role:
The role will focus on high value partnerships, working directly and indirectly with individuals to help inspire them to increase and lengthen their support to the organisation. You will be contributing to the global climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing. As Philanthropy Development Manager you'll be responsible for identifying individuals to engage with from within the current supporter base (helped by the data team) and then beyond it, through research, networking, and events.
This is a new role within the organisation and an exciting opportunity to develop a philanthropic pipeline in a way not previously attempted! There is an opportunity to travel, visit donors, attend events, and have meetings on the reserves. Working partly from home or other regional offices is an option, but there will be some requirement to spend time at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire, with other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
About you
To be successful in the role of Philanthropy Development Manager relationship building is key, with supporters naturally, but also with colleagues across the organisation, including fellow fundraisers and other income revenue teams, reserve staff, and programme and conservation team members.
Experience of organising events is desirable, as this will become an important part of the engagement mix with this group of supporters. A good understanding of data protection and good judgement around reputational risk is also key for this role.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are vital, and you will need to be confident about day-to-day communication as well as writing funding proposals and preparing documentation in advance of meetings.
You will be a confident collaborator, as you'll be working closely with a prospect researcher, the CRM Manager, as well as colleagues focussed on major donors and other teams outside our department.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Philanthropy Manager, Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Philanthropy Team Manager, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Trusts and Major Gifts Fundraising etc.
- Remain conscious of the financial position of the College and be able to articulate how Development activity impacts the work of the institution now and into the future.
- Design, implement and coordinate a comprehensive donor relation and stewardship programme that promotes interaction with, and recognition of, donors at all levels in an appropriate and consistent way.
- Implement a strategic and visionary stewardship plan that will assist in the continuation of all donations from small regular donors to existing major donors.
- Assume key prospect management responsibilities to ensure that all current and prospective donors are stewarded appropriately to maximise their lifetime giving.
- Take responsibility for identifying and subsequent stewardship of Trusts and Foundations to solicit funds.
- Procure and oversee the effective delivery of an income of c. £500k plus per annum.
- Establish short- and long-term goals for development efforts, including fundraising strategies and building the case for support.
- Review, develop and implement the College’s fundraising plan.
- Work with the communications and alumni teams to ensure that a holistic communications strategy is agreed, funded and delivered annually for alumni development.
- Work with the alumni team to develop a plan to secure funds from alumni and through alumni relationships.
- Oversee and develop all development/fundraising/stewardship related content of print literature and digital communications over time.
- Identify and implement a plan to secure a £20m endowment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Practitioner - Mpower Fenland
21 hours per week
Mpower provides intensive and goal-oriented support to women with highly complex needs whose children have been removed into care. As Practitioner, you will do this by taking a relational approach that centres around the needs of each woman.
You will work with a high level of independence and self-direction, managing the subtleties of professional boundaries and confidently using a flexible approach where work with different women can go in a range of directions and last for varying lengths of time.
Ultimately, your work will enable women who have experienced complex trauma to make meaningful change, rebuild their lives, and reduce the number of children being removed into care.
By joining the service, you will be at the forefront of the exciting expansion of Mpower into Cambridgeshire, with the service having been successfully delivered in Suffolk and Norfolk for the last seven years.
It is essential that you are able to travel within the areas and have considerable experience of working intensively with people with highly complex needs and have experience of collaborating on complex safeguarding cases.
For an application pack or to apply please visit our website our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 28th October 2020
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Retail Area Manager
Location: Cambridge and North West of East Anglia
Full time, Permanent – 37.5 hours per week (including occasional weekend work)
Salary up to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Retail team. Reporting directly to the Head of Retail, the Retail Area Manager post will have responsibility for a minimum of 15 shops in the Cambridge & North West region.
With responsibility for leading a team of shop managers in the delivery of sales & profit budgets for EACH retail, you’ll be used to delivering exceptional levels of retail performance through outstanding retailing standards and initiatives. You will also be involved in supporting the development and delivery of the retail strategy.
You will manage an expanding retail portfolio and will want to develop a framework for success across a regionally spread set of shops. Your day to day responsibilities will include monitoring performance, ensuring adequate staffing levels and identifying and following through with the implementation of continuous improvements.
As an inspirational leader, you will lead and motivate a committed team of shop managers and provide direction and support to enable your team to be successful and to fulfil their potential.
You will also contribute to developing a culture of shared experience and expertise across the retail operation as well as demonstrate commercial initiative to increase sales, Gift Aid, donations and volunteer numbers.
Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of charity retail and experience of volunteer management, along with a track record of managing a high performing team delivering financial goals, with a desire to quickly engage and motivate your teams.
Benefits include generous annual leave and a competitive pension package.
The use of your own car is essential and generous business mileage allowance is included.
Closing date: 26th October 2020
Initial shortlisting interviews may be carried out via Microsoft Teams.
Please note applications can only be accepted via the EACH website. Please visit by clicking the apply button and complete the online application form.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all sections of the community. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
No CV’s or agencies please.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and dynamic Finance Officer to join the Centre 33 team. This is a new role within the organisation and will oversee financial and budget requirements, management of financial systems and operational support and governance.
You will have a background in financial control and management, strong excel skills and be highly motivated, enthusiastic and an effective team player.
You will work from one of our hubs in Cambridgeshire, preferably Ely. There could be some capacity to work from home and in other hubs if preferred. Some travel around the county will be required.
This post is subject to a DBS check and references.
Applications must be received by 9am, on 30th October 2020.
Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements
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