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About the Role

Our small Fundraising team has benefitted from significant investment in recent years and this maternity cover role will provide vital continuity as EIA develops and expands its network of philanthropic supporters and strategic partners. You will be joining EIA at a pivotal time, working closely with the Head of Fundraising to sustain momentum across philanthropy, support the launch of our giving circle, Nature Network, and help strengthen selected partnership opportunities that contribute to our fundraising ambitions.

The fundraising team at EIA, is responsible for raising income across trusts and statutory funders, as well as raising funds from individuals. The income raised from individuals has increased in recent years and we are investing further in this area so that we can conduct even more investigative and campaigning work to protect our planet.

The role will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), inspiring supporters to give generously, and stewarding donors so they feel closely connected to EIA’s work to combat environmental crime and abuse around the world, as well as supporting partnership activity where it aligns with philanthropic giving, cultivation and long-term relationship development.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (Maternity cover) will lead the day-to-day delivery of EIA’s philanthropy programme during the maternity cover period. This will include tailored stewardship for HNWIs, prospecting and cultivation, donor funding propositions, implementing and growing the Nature Network giving circle following its launch in September, engaging our network of ambassadors, Future Stewards, and maintaining effective systems to support growth in philanthropy. The role will also contribute to a focused partnerships pipeline, ensuring partnership activity supports philanthropic income growth and deepens engagement with EIA’s mission.

Key areas of responsibility 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Development of the existing supporter base:

• Develop and deliver a tailored stewardship programme for higher level donors.
• Establish appropriate KPIs to track progress and measure success.

Expand the donor base by acquiring new high value prospects:

• Conduct regular prospecting and cultivation to identify new potential supporters.
• Use network mapping to identify potential connections with existing stakeholders.
• Lead the development and delivery of cultivation events and exploratory meetings.

Develop donor funding propositions:

• Work with campaign teams and the wider fundraising team to develop funding propositions for HNWI and a Case for Support for the different areas of our work.

Launch and develop Nature Network and associated stewardship:

• Following the September launch of Nature Network, EIA’s giving circle, recruit new members and provide a compelling stewardship journey for supporters giving at this level.

Support aligned partnerships activity:

• Maintain and develop a focused pipeline of prospective partners where there is clear alignment with EIA’s campaigns, values and philanthropic priorities.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues to support partnership cultivation, proposal development and stewardship.
• Lead the prospecting and stewardship of our brand ambassador programme, Future Stewards, including developing a social media communications plan with the Social Media and Digital Engagement Manager

Strategy development, budgeting and campaign reporting:

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to deliver philanthropy plans during the maternity cover period and contribute to wider fundraising strategy where relevant.
• Monitor income and expenditure across philanthropy, Nature Network and relevant partnership activity to ensure they meet budget and contribute to the mid-year reforecast process.
• Produce regular income reports that monitor performance against KPIs and feed back to the Head of Fundraising and wider organisation to share successes with the EIA team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant experience of identifying, cultivating and stewarding relationships with high value supporters and securing significant gifts.
• Considerable experience of developing and communicating high value funding propositions and writing compelling cases for support and applications.
• Strong verbal communication skills, confident in communicating effectively and passionately with supporters, team members across EIA and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent networking and presentation skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering stewardship events for HNWIs. 
• Experience of managing or supporting giving circles, membership-style donor programmes or structured supporter journeys would be advantageous.
• Experience of partnership development, corporate relationships or cross-sector collaboration, with the ability to identify opportunities that support philanthropic income growth.
• Driven to provide the very best supporter experience.
• Energetic self-starter able to work on own initiative with attention to detail.
• Dynamic and positive attitude. 
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Well-organised, able to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365.
• Fully proficient in Fundraising databases (CharityCRM would be an advantage but not essential)
• Solid knowledge of Charity Law and Fundraising regulations
• Strong interest in or knowledge of wildlife trade and environmental issues
• Flexibility to work out of hours at a few events through the year.

Senior Fundraising Officer (Hybrid)

💰 Salary: £38,057.68
📆 Contract: Permanent

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay policy
• Private GP Service
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, annual leave buying, and nursery/childcare
• Free Premium Headspace membership
• Financial, life and leadership coaching
• Life Assurance policy of 3x annual salary
• Access to free online, in-person or telephone therapy

📍 Location: Head office (Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London) with occasional travel to our reserves typically two days per week, the remaining 3 days from home.
🕑 Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, with flexibility available from day one.

Role & Responsibilities

Join us in bringing London’s wildlife back
At London Wildlife Trust, we’re working to restore wild places and reconnect people with nature. We need more people to join us, support our work and take action for nature recovery across the capital. This role sits at the heart of that ambition, with a particular focus on growing our membership. You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of our acquisition programme, working with external agencies and colleagues across the Trust to deliver effective campaigns and hit ambitious targets.

You’ll be someone who enjoys looking at the numbers as much as the creative. You’ll use data, audience insight and campaign performance to understand what’s working, spot opportunities and continually improve our approach. You’ll also have the chance to test new channels, develop propositions and explore new ways to recruit members.

Alongside acquisition, you’ll contribute to wider membership and individual giving activity, including supporter engagement, fundraising appeals and legacy marketing.

If you’re an experienced fundraiser or marketer who enjoys combining creative thinking with analysis and practical delivery, this is an opportunity to make a real difference to how we grow support for nature recovery in London.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the day-to-day delivery and development of LWT’s membership acquisition programme.
• Develop our face-to-face recruitment programme, working with external agencies to monitor performance, identify opportunities, improve quality and maximise return on investment.
• Develop digital acquisition activity, working with the Digital Marketing Lead to plan campaigns, test audiences and creative, monitor performance and identify opportunities to scale.
• Explore and test new acquisition channels and approaches.
• Support the planning and delivery of cash fundraising opportunities throughout the year, and legacy marketing activity.
• Work with colleagues across the team to ensure new supporters have a strong experience from the point of acquisition to welcome, retention and development journeys.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience delivering successful fundraising, marketing or acquisition campaigns, ideally within a charity, membership or similar organisation.
• Confidence using data, audience insight and campaign performance to evaluate activity, make recommendations and improve results.
• Experience working with external agencies or suppliers and building effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• A genuine interest in connecting people with nature and growing support for London Wildlife Trust’s work.

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: Monday 12th October at 9am
Interviews: First interviews are scheduled to take place on either Thursday 22 October or Monday 26 October and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs.
We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/safeguarding.

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A varied, practical support role at the heart of Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Executive Assistant
Salary: Starting in the region of £25,526 per annum, pro rata for part time
Salary band: Rank 5 (£25,526 - £28,978 per annum FTE)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time or Part Time
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, SY14 8EF – Hybrid Working

About Us

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is the region’s leading independent wildlife charity working across Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral for over 60 years.

Wildlife is in decline and the climate crisis is accelerating — but change is possible. At Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we’re working towards a bold vision: by 2030, nature is in recovery and more people are taking action for wildlife.

About You and the Role

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we’re working for a wilder future across Cheshire. We’re looking for a capable, conscientious Executive Assistant to help our CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees stay organised, informed and on track.

This is a hands-on administrative role in a small, friendly charity. You’ll help arrange meetings, share papers, track actions, maintain records, support communications and make sure the right people have what they need at the right time.

The role will suit someone organised, dependable and detail-focused: a practical all-rounder who takes pride in accuracy, follows through on tasks and enjoys keeping things running smoothly.

You may have experience as an administrator, team assistant, office coordinator, secretary, governance assistant or similar. You’ll be confident using common office systems, communicating clearly and warmly, and handling confidential information with care.

In return, you’ll join a welcoming organisation with varied work, great benefits, flexible full or part-time hours and the chance to support work that helps nature recover across Cheshire.

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.

We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants. We’re happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026

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.

You may be required to carry out a DBS check for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

No agencies please.

Pawsome Careers - Make Every Day Meaningful

Come and join us as a proactive and purpose‑led Dog Welfare Specialist and be part of something life‑changing - helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

This is a highly visible and collaborative role requiring regular travel across Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, North Stafford, Cumbria and surrounding areas. You'll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across a diverse geographical area, so flexibility and a willingness to undertake frequent, and occasionally daily, travel is essential. A regular weekly or twice-weekly presence at our Atherton site will also form an important part of the role, enabling effective teamwork, relationship building, and service delivery. Regular hands-on involvement with our dogs is a key aspect of the role, including organising on-site clinics, monitoring health and welfare, and supporting evidence-based welfare decision making. For this role you’ll be working 21 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

As a Dog Welfare Specialist at Guide Dogs, you'll play a key role in ensuring our dogs receive the highest standards of care and welfare. Working closely with guide dog owners, volunteers, veterinary professionals and colleagues, you'll provide expert advice, assess welfare needs, interpret complex health information and support informed decisions that maximise canine health, wellbeing and quality of life. The Dog Welfare Specialist will be an expert in canine health and welfare, welfare assessment, veterinary case management and translating complex technical information into practical guidance for a wide range of stakeholders. Our Dog Welfare Specialists play a huge part in ensuring everything we do enables us to deliver on our purpose and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of a regional team, assist in the operational delivery of all dog welfare services ensuring best practice.
• Collaborate with the Dog Triage and veterinary services teams to provide in person advice and practical support as appropriate to volunteers and clients within the designated geographical area.
• Adhering to prioritisation criteria carryout in-person welfare assessments, as directed by the Dog Welfare Operations Manager.
• Responsible for gaining all relevant veterinary information to support decisions on treatment plans. Consult with internal and external veterinary professionals and/or clients to identify the most appropriate course of action, maximise the dog's veterinary care and welfare.
• Interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding for internal and external stakeholders.
• In collaboration with Guide Dog Service (GDS) colleagues, ensure all dogs allocated to the Dog Welfare Specialist, receive required health screens and investigations.

You

You'll have a proactive and solutions-focused approach to canine health and wellbeing, using your expertise to make informed decisions and support positive outcomes. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative and relationship-driven environment, partnering with colleagues, veterinary professionals, guide dog owners and volunteers, with a dedicated focus on delivering high standards of care and evidence-based decision making. You'll act with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

Skills and Competencies

• Vocational qualification specific to canine health and welfare to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• One of the following;

1.  2 ‘A’ levels (one of which must be a biological or social science subject) (QCF level 3 / SQCF levels 6-7)
2. OR equivalent qualifications, or experience.

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role which involves transporting dogs. In the absence of a full valid UK Driving License, you will be expected to demonstrate how you will fulfil this aspect of the role via alternative means.
• Experience working with dogs within a professional environment, applying welfare-based decision making to support positive outcomes.
• Experience coaching, teaching, mentoring or supporting others to develop knowledge, skills or competence.
• Experience of dealing with complex canine health cases in a veterinary, rescue or welfare environment.
• Sound understanding of canine welfare principles and their practical application.
• Good knowledge of common canine health conditions, treatment options and ongoing management requirements.

Benefits

We wouldn’t be able to change the lives of people with sight loss without our people. That’s why it’s important for us to provide a variety of benefits that reward our colleagues in a way that suits them and recognises the hard work and contribution that they make.

• 26 days annual leave. After three years of continuous employment, this increases to 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Flex pot - equal to a proportion of your annual salary to use on our wide variety of flexible benefits
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Discounts and cash-back scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (We will match your pension contributions plus 2% up to a maximum of 9% employer contribution)
• And lots more!

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Behind Every Guide Dog Is Someone Like You - We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.  Please note - If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier.  We cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

If you choose to use AI tools to assist in completing your application, please use them appropriately.  We value authenticity. If you want to stand out, using a generic AI-generated response isn’t going to separate you from the crowd. This is your time to shine and showcase your unique skills, personality, and thought processes!  You can find our full statement on the use of AI to complete applications on our careers website.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

Safer recruitment

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Youth Volunteering Officer

35 hours per week, temporary contract until December 2028.

We are Chester Zoo

We're not just an award-winning visitor attraction that's home to 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We're a major conservation charity committed to preventing extinction and restoring nature, both locally and globally.

As the world faces an extinction crisis, we're making a significant contribution to conservation when it's needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Volunteering Officer to join our Volunteering Team within the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate.

As a Youth Volunteering Officer, you will work closely with the Volunteer Manager and the Networks for Nature project staff to deliver an inclusive volunteering programme for young people aged 14-25. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities that connect young people with conservation and social action, whilst supporting their personal development and wellbeing.

The Youth Volunteering Officer will recruit, train and mentor young volunteers, ensuring high-quality experiences that are inclusive, safe and impactful. The Youth Volunteering Officer will also recruit, train and support adult Youth Champion Volunteers who will be empower and support the youth volunteers to participate and engage in the volunteer programme.

As Youth Volunteer Officer, you will co-ordinate a supported programme for young people that will include practical conservation, visitor engagement and the Conservation Changemakers programme, designing and delivering their own projects while recognising and evidencing the skills they gain.

The role will also support the delivery of our wider youth programmes including our Environmental Leadership courses, and Youth Network events supporting pathways for young people to access training, events, and volunteer experiences.

We're looking for someone who can:

Programme Delivery

With guidance from the Volunteer Manager, coordinate and deliver youth volunteering opportunities for young people aged 14-25, including practical conservation activities, visitor engagement opportunities and social action projects. Support young people to develop skills, confidence and experience through meaningful volunteering.

Volunteer Recruitment and Support

Recruit, induct, train and support youth volunteers, ensuring they receive a positive and rewarding volunteering experience. Support young people to access pathways into conservation, community action and the wider youth programme. Recruit, train and support Youth Champion Volunteers who play a key role in encouraging and facilitating youth participation within the programme.

Inclusive Participation

Work proactively to reduce barriers to participation and provide tailored support for young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health challenges or socio-economic disadvantage.

Youth-led Projects and Co-production

Coordinate and facilitate youth-led conservation and community action projects through the Conservation Changemakers programme. Enable young people to generate ideas, plan activities, take ownership of projects and evidence their learning and achievements.

Events, Training and Activities Planning and Delivery

With support from the Volunteer Manager, deliver volunteer events, training sessions, workshops and networking opportunities for youth volunteers, working with colleagues and partners to provide engaging and high-quality experiences. Support the delivery of youth programme events, including Environmental Leadership courses.

Participant Engagement Monitoring

Monitor participation through surveys, feedback mechanisms and regular check-ins. Collate engagement and outcome data, contributing to project evaluation and reporting for internal stakeholders and funders.

Daily Volunteer Engagement

Manage day-to-day communication with youth volunteers and Youth Champion Volunteers, including responding to enquiries, processing applications, maintaining records, organising rotas and training bookings, and providing ongoing support.

Safeguarding, Safety and Risk Assessments

Work with the Volunteer Manager to ensure all youth volunteering activities operate within safeguarding policies and procedures. Assist with risk assessments and ensure that appropriate welfare, wellbeing and safety measures are embedded throughout all activities.

Partnership Working

Work with the Volunteer Manager to develop effective working relationships with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups and relevant internal departments to increase participation, reduce barriers to engagement and strengthen programme delivery.

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

Well, where do we start? Here goes…

We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.

Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Package

• Fixed term contract until December 2028

• 35 hours per week

• Salary £24,062.50 per annum (pro rata based on 35 hours per week)

• The postholder will work 5 days out of 7 including a regular weekend day

• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rota)

• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family

• Cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Our Requirements

• An understanding of and commitment to Chester Zoo's mission, vision and values.

• Experience of working with young people.

• Experience of coordinating, supporting or working with volunteers.

• Experience of delivering training, workshops or activities with a range of audiences.

• Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting young people with diverse needs.

• Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and literacy skills including by phone, face to face and via email/online discussion boards

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations.

• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools.

• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team & on own initiative

• Full UK driving licence.

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

• Knowledge of youth work/ youth engagement which could be demonstrated by a relevant qualification in youth work, education, community development, related field or relevant experience

• Experience of delivering conservation, environmental or outdoor learning activities.

• Experience of supporting young people facing barriers to participation.

• Working knowledge of volunteer management systems.

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating volunteering activities

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the role, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• The closing date for applications is 27/09/2026.

Networks for Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

Our Vision for Transformation through Forests

This is a defining moment for the National Forest, with a renewed Vision to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now, we are ready to build on this success  enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

We are now looking for an Evidence and Impact Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £48,575
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
- Staff bonuses
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on gym memberships

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced performance and evidence professional with GIS expertise to join our ambitious organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects that shape our work, ensuring insight sits at the heart of our future direction, and we can continue to deliver on our vision.

What’s more, you’ll discover a passionate and dedicated team all working towards the same goal of a future where people, nature and the economy can grow together.

If you’re passionate about evidence, impact and the power of forests to transform places and lives, read on and apply today.

The Role

As our Evidence and Impact Manager, you will lead the development and continual improvement of our Outcomes Framework, helping us evidence progress towards our vision of ‘Transformation through Forests’.

Working to deliver our vision for nature, communities and enterprise, you’ll establish meaningful metrics, effective data collection, evaluation and reporting processes.

Managing a small team, you will oversee the generation and delivery of robust evidence and insight, translating complex information for a range of audiences to inform decision-making, support programme development, and inform external messaging for communications and advocacy work.

Additionally, you will:

- Oversee reporting for the Defra England Tree Planting Programme
- Line manage a Grants Officer who administers £2m of grants for forest creation and woodland management

Some evening and weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will apply, and you may also need to travel to sites across rural locations.

About You

To be considered as our Evidence and Impact Manager, you will need:

- At least five years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience of leading corporate performance monitoring and reporting within the environmental field
- Proven experience of using GIS for dataset analysis and the presentation of spatial information
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and information presentation techniques
- An understanding of the benefits of tree planting and habitat creation for nature, communities and enterprise
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

The closing date for this role is the 28th September 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Impact Manager, Evidence Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Environmental Performance Manager, Research and Impact Manager, Insights and Impact Manager, or Evaluation and Impact Manager.

The National Forest is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to use evidence and insight to help demonstrate the transformational potential of forests as an Evidence and Impact Manager, please apply via the National Forest website.

Location: London, Glasgow, Sheffield or Cardiff

About the role

The Healthcare Professional Membership Officer is an exciting new role within  our Healthcare Professional Engagement team, which runs Breast Cancer Now's healthcare professionals hub and our membership offer, including educational resources, specialist interest groups and a monthly newsletter.

You'll help run the hub day to day, lead our communications to members, and support us to grow the network while keeping existing members engaged.

About you

You're a well organised person with excellent communication skills, and you'll manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals. You’re able to produce regular communications to our healthcare professional audience.

You'll enjoy working as part of a busy, high performing team, and you'll be able to organise your work effectively and prioritise competing deadlines, balancing regular commitments like our monthly newsletter with longer term projects.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Cardiff, Glasgow, London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is:

£31,000 if London based

£29,000 if Cardiff/Glasgow or Sheffield based

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
If you’ve any immediate questions please email

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date

Monday 21 September 2026

Interview date

Friday 2 October 2026

We’re looking for an experienced and community-focused Environmental Project Manager to lead our Environmental Project and initiatives across our four-acre Community Park, Horticulture Hub and growing spaces, manage staff and volunteers, and build partnerships that help local people connect with nature and improve their environment.

Accreditation Manager        

Salary: £58,000p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Wigan or Home Based with extensive travel throughout the UK and occasional international travel.

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

About the role

This is a leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking, strong project management, commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder engagement. You will ensure our accreditation programmes continue to inspire participation, generate income and deliver measurable impact for people, places and the environment.

As Accreditation Manager, you will lead the strategy, growth and delivery of our accreditation programmes, ensuring they support accessible, high-quality places, promote wellbeing and sustainability, generate income and demonstrate measurable impact. You will oversee budgets, partnerships, quality assurance, impact reporting and programme teams, while acting as a senior contact for government, sector bodies, partners, customers and stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership, project management and relationship-building skills, together with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and represent the organisation externally. You will bring experience of managing budgets, developing commercial or partner-funded relationships, solving complex problems and leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Knowledge of the green spaces sector is essential, while knowledge of the coastal and hospitality sectors would be an advantage.

Benefits

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. You can view our range of benefits on our website.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups.

If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. 

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you’d like to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  Please review a copy of the full job description and ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying. 

After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us please continue to apply.

As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 sift questions relating to your relevant experience and submit your tailored CV which highlights how you meet the essential criteria of the role.  We also ask that you complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

Please submit your application before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 28 September 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so recommend that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 14 or 15 October 2026. 

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know. 

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

No agencies please.

Location: London, Glasgow, Sheffield or Cardiff

About the role

The Information Point Officer is a new role in our Healthcare Professional Engagement team, which leads Breast Cancer Now's hospital-based information points and our presence in healthcare settings across the UK. Growing that coverage is a priority in our strategy, Change Happens Now.
 

You'll help deliver and develop our information points, leading on the rebrand of existing points and recruiting and supporting our information point volunteers. You'll work closely with brand and marketing colleagues and with external stakeholders.

About you

You're a well organised person with excellent communication skills, and you'll manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, volunteers and healthcare professionals. You'll use your initiative to spot opportunities for new information points and have the confidence to follow them up. You'll enjoy working as part of a busy, high performing team, and you'll be able to organise your work effectively and prioritise competing deadlines.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Cardiff, Glasgow, London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is:

£31,000 if London based

£29,000 if Cardiff/Glasgow or Sheffield based

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date

Monday 21 September 2026

Interview date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Digital Learning Officer to shape engaging, accessible learning experiences for our staff, volunteers, BeeWalkers, schools and project teams.

Bumblebees are vital pollinators, supporting wildflowers, biodiversity and the food we eat, but their populations are in decline. Our vision is a world where bumblebees are thriving and valued by everyone, and our mission is to lead the fight to secure their future. In this role, you will help turn our knowledge and expertise into practical learning that enables people across the UK to understand bumblebees and take meaningful action for them.

You will join a passionate, creative and collaborative organisation, working with specialists from across the Trust to make complex information clear, useful and inspiring. You will have the opportunity to develop established learning platforms and programmes, while bringing forward new ideas that improve our reach and impact.

For further information on this role, please visit our website vacancy page and download our application pack. You do not need to come from the conservation sector. We welcome applicants with relevant experience from education, training, instructional design, charities, public services, commercial learning or other settings. What matters is your ability to create excellent digital learning, work collaboratively and share our commitment to helping people and nature thrive.

The Trust offers flexible working, a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance, generous annual leave, a 7% employer pension contribution, wellbeing support, a personal training allowance and home-working equipment.

Community Development Manager
Reference: SEP20261014
Location: RSPB Northern Ireland – This role includes travel
Contract: Fixed Term, ending July 2029
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,018.00 - £36,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)

About PeacePlus Nature

PeacePlus Nature is an ambitious €20.8 million programme that brings together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats in Northern Ireland, and the border counties of Ireland.

The project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will work to restore blanket bog, lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly.

RSPB NI in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland, Butterfly Conservation, Monaghan County Council, River Blackwater Catchment Trust, Truagh Spirit, Lough Neagh Partnership, NI Water and An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland, will work to deliver this.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Community Development Manager to lead RSPB NI’s engagement activity as part of this project; co-creating inspiring conservation experiences, building strong partnerships, and nurturing and upskilling the next generation of environmental leaders. This role is about more than just project delivery.

You will manage and lead a small team, and together you will build connections across diverse community groups and help people take action for the natural world. If you believe in the power of people to protect wildlife, are driven to inspire meaningful change and empower young people and communities to become champions for nature, this could be the role for you.

From fostering youth leadership to creating meaningful community experiences, you’ll play a key role in shaping a more nature-positive future. If you believe in the power of people to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration

This post will:

• Lead the co-design and delivery of the RSPB’s PeacePlus Nature engagement programme.
• Line manage 3 Community Engagement Officers to implement programme activities.
• Build partnerships within the project and externally with schools, youth organisations, community organisations, landowners and local authorities.
• Ensure cross-community and cross-border cooperation in training/upskilling activities.
• Develop and oversee the rollout of the RSPB’s Environment Leaders Programme in the project areas.
• Drive the creation of educational and engagement resources.
• Plan and coordinate a series of education sessions, site visits, and volunteer opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate programme success and report on KPIs and community impact.
• Provide support to the project team to support the wider aims of the PeacePlus Nature project.

Essential skills, knowledge, & experience:

• Able to design, coordinate and deliver community engagement programmes that involve young people and achieve agreed participation or engagement outcomes.
• Able to lead and supervise a team to deliver programme activities, manage workloads and achieve agreed project milestones and deadlines.
• Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including community groups, schools, youth organisations and partner organisations, to support project delivery.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly through presentations, meetings, reports and engagement activities with a range of audiences.
• Able to manage staff performance and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders to support successful delivery of community engagement activities.

Desirable skills, knowledge, & experience:

• Knowledge of practical conservation techniques and habitat or species management, gained through work, volunteering, study or training.
• Able to engage effectively with people living or working in rural communities.

Additional Information:

• This is a fixed-term role until July 2029, full-time for 37.5 hours per week.
• This role will require travel in rural areas where public transport is not available. We envisage that the successful candidate will hold a full driving licence that is valid in the UK and access to a suitably insured vehicle.
• The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 29th September 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 6th October.

Interested?

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

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.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. 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.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new, ambitious UK-wide independent charity established to deliver a lasting legacy to the extraordinary life of service of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.  Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's belief that "everyone is our neighbour", the Trust works hand in hand with communities to restore and sustain the buildings, green spaces and shared places that bring people together across generations and from all walks of life. Through funding, strategic partnerships and targeted support, the Trust will help create safe, inclusive and vibrant places that thrive long into the future.

Backed by an initial £40 million UK Government endowment, the Trust will act as a catalyst for change, investing not only in physical regeneration but also in the people, skills and activities that enable communities to flourish. Working with partners who bring deep local knowledge and expertise, the Trust is committed to ensuring that opportunities reach communities across the UK, particularly those that have historically faced barriers to accessing major funding programmes.

Working closely with the CEO, the Head of Community Investment will design and lead the Trust’s funding strategy, building a strong pipeline of opportunities, shaping innovative funding packages, securing co-investment, and managing a portfolio of high impact community projects across the UK. Combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery, you will play a pivotal role in creating the Trust’s approach, processes and partnerships from the ground up.

We are seeking an experienced grant-maker, social investor or funding leader with a deep understanding of community organisations and the role they play in building social cohesion. You will bring a strong track record of assessing investments, developing partnerships, influencing diverse stakeholders and managing complex funding arrangements. Equally important is your approach: entrepreneurial, collaborative and impact-driven, with the ability to thrive in ambiguity, build trusted relationships and move effortlessly between strategy and execution in a dynamic start-up environment.

Please visit the Attenti website to read the appointment brief for more information and details on how to apply. For an informal and confidential discussion, after having read the appointment brief, please contact our advising consultants Anita Denton or David Fielding at Attenti.

Closing date for applications – 5th October 2026 

Are you passionate about building relationships, delivering excellent customer experiences and helping organisations retain and grow their membership?

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. We champion the interests of our members and provide expert advice, services and support to help them succeed.

We're now looking for a Membership Relations Manager to join our South East team. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining account management, member engagement, data analysis and stakeholder relationship management. You'll play a key part in ensuring our members receive an exceptional experience throughout their membership journey, helping us strengthen engagement, increase retention and demonstrate the value of CLA membership.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing member relationships and supporting members throughout their CLA journey.
• Delivering key elements of our member retention strategy, including onboarding, engagement and renewal activities.
• Building strong relationships with members and identifying opportunities to increase engagement with CLA services.
• Producing and analysing membership and retention reports to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate membership records and supporting the ongoing development of our CRM system.
• Gathering member feedback and insights to help shape CLA services and priorities.
• Working closely with colleagues across regional, sales and policy teams.
• Representing the CLA at member-facing events, shows and meetings across the South East region.

Full list of job duties can be found in the job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience in account management, membership, customer service or a similar relationship-focused role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM or database systems.

You should be willing and able to learn, keep up to date with current issues affecting CLA members, and develop an understanding of the CLA’s purpose, ambitions, membership products and services.

Working arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our South East office in Andover, with requirement to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

The role involves regular travel across the South East region, with occasional travel elsewhere in England and Wales. Some evening work and occasional overnight stays may be required. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role requires travel to locations

What are the benefits of working for the CLA?

• Generous annual leave
• Birthday Leave - a day off for your birthday
• Employer's pension contribution of up to 10% of salary
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wellbeing recourses
• Retail discounts
• + more!

Interview process

First Stage Interviews will take place 5th October in person at our office.

Second Stage will take place 12th October in person at our office.

Interview dates may be subject to change.