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Summary

The Education and Growing Faith department is looking to hire a Senior Programme Officer to support the church schools and the wider education sector. Working in the Operations Team, you'll be directly supporting the Head of Operations with project work and the wider NSE with system and process support. The role will offer the post-holder the opportunity to work across a range of areas such as communications, HR, grant management, reporting and governance. There will be a mix of longer strategic project work, and shorter task-based work.

About the Department/Role

The National Society for Education (NSE) is both an NCI and a Royal-charter charity. It's aims are to support Church schools and the wider education sector by developing leaders, shaping policy and growing faith.

The NSE leads the Church of England's national work in education in partnership with 41 Diocesan Boards of Education and approximately 4,700 Church of England schools. We also support the national education work of the Church in Wales, which includes around 150 schools. Our presence extends to work with community schools and academy trusts, as well as higher and further education through numerous chaplaincies, providing spiritual support and guidance to children and young people, and to adults.

We are a dynamic team, working remotely from our homes around the country. We gather regularly online, and fairly regularly in person.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support the Head of Operations with policy development and reviews.
• Take responsibility for the continued development and management of the online Office Manual.
• Support the Head of Operations with due diligence tasks around new areas of work, taking ownership of discrete projects.
• Project manage areas of work as delegated by the Head of Operations, creating work plans, managing stakeholders, providing project reports regularly.
• Take responsibility for certain HR policy implementation such as designing and rolling out appropriate induction processes.
• Alongside the marketing staff, support the Head of Operations with the management of our internal and external comms.
• Lead the development of Asana (an online project management tool) use across the Operations Team.
• Provide Executive level support to the CEO, including diary management with high profile external stakeholders.
• Manage internal team days and residentials with the Events Manager.
• Work with the Head of Operations to manage the annual planning and reporting cycle.

About You

The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Essential

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of working within multi-faceted and complex projects
• Experience of summarising and reporting on data to stakeholders.
• Experience of organising and storing information securely and systematically.
• Experience of writing training manuals to simply communicate policy and process.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Customer service skills and able to take responsibility for progressing stakeholder queries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organisation skills, ability to keep track of key priorities
• Proactive and able to work under own initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to solve problems.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Key Attributes: Takes personal Responsibility, Organised methodical approach, Pride and commitment to high standards, Collaboration and team support.

Desirable

• Experience of project management of complex projects from start to end
• Experience of co-ordinating virtual events
• Advanced statistical analysis and Excel skills
• Proficiency in using survey technology, for example, Form Assembly
• Experience in using Project Management Software (Eg. Asana)
• Experience in marketing and comms work

Circumstances

Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:

• National Society Team Days (3 per year)
• National Society Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
• Ops Team Days (approx 3 per year)
• Other events where support is required

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.

• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.

• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Duties and key responsibilities

•Manage and grow a Trusts and Foundations portfolio at MAP to secure income from active and cold audiences, focusing on donors giving up to £25,000 per annum. 

•Identify new channels to grow income from Trusts and Foundations outside of the charity’s existing networks.

•Develop and deliver tailored proposals, sit reps, and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and MAP’s understanding of supporters.

•Work with the Prospect Researcher to identify, research, and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of Trusts and Foundations prospects that will have a significant, positive impact on income.

•Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools and conduct the necessary analysis to track progress against key performance indicators.

General Responsibilities 

•Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.

•Carry out other associated duties in line with the broad remit of the position.

•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

•Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team. 

•Represent and be an ambassador for MAP.

•Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.

•Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

•Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and/or clients, staff and MAP data.

Skills and abilities

Essential

•Strong interpersonal skills                                                                                                                                                •Strong presentation skills that communicate ideas clearly and respectfully across diverse audiences 
•Self-motivated and pro-active in seeking out answers to problems
•Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity.                                                       

 •Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity. 

 •Strong attention to detail

Desirable

•Understanding of overseas humanitarian and development issues..                                                                      •Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Palestine or the Palestinian cause and community.

Experience

Essential 

•Driven, proactive and externally focused, able to spot and create opportunities. 

•Experience of external facing events. 

•Experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.

•Experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.

•Experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research Ability to prioritise and work on numerous   projects simultaneously. 

Desirable 

•Experience of securing 5-figure gifts from UK-based and overseas major donors and/or trusts is desirable.

•Experience / good understanding of major donor and trusts fundraising. 

Personal attributes and other requirements

•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

•Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity). 

•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination. 

•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

•Commitment to personal learning, development, and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organisation

•Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends. 

•An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

•Attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure. 

•Prepared and able to travel occasionally to all MAP offices. 

•Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work. 

•Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices. 

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

We are looking for Bank Supported Housing Support Workers to join our team at Older Looked-after Young People (OLYP) in Horsham. Our 16+ Older Looked After Young People (OLYP), Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) services delivers specialist 24-hour supported accommodation where young people are supported to acquire the necessary skills in preparation for living independently, safely explore their increased freedom of choice and develop responsibilities associated with adulthood, whilst still having the appropriate level of support from an experienced team. 

We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building

Our Bank Support Worker roles are similar to our Support Workers roles, but they work on a more flexible, temporary basis – they are great way into the organisation and can be a stepping stone into other roles. 

In this rewarding role you will work proactively and creatively alongside young people providing support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the services by providing consistency and reliability.

You will ideally have experience of working with a similar client group and a good understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

Please note this is a rolling advert; applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable applicants will be invited to attend interviews on a rolling basis.

An exciting opportunity to join a new project at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Smoking Cessation Team Lead
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2027
Salary: £37,125 per annum
Salary Scale Point: 28 (April 2024)
Location: Based in our Cambridge office with travel across South and East Cambridgeshire, and the option for hybrid working.

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

About the Role and the Project

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with line management experience and a relevant health, or smoking cessation (NCSCT) qualification, to lead, support and guide a new team of Smoking Cessation Advisors, who are supporting individuals and a Service Design Project Worker, who is working alongside our Co-production Lead to provide insight into best practice. They will exemplify values-based behaviour and the highest standards of personalised support.

This service is aligned to smoking cessation principles as outlined by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSNT).

You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal and communication skills along with the confidence to promote Smoking Cessation messages, and the service internally and externally.

Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 4th June 2025

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.

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

MLC Partners are working with a national UK Charity to recruit an interim Year end accountant. This is a full time position, working hybrid (flexible) and has an ASAP start.

We’re seeking a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to support financial stewardship, statutory compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-impact not-for-profit organisation. You’ll help prepare statutory accounts under Charity SORP, support audits, produce VAT returns, and strengthen internal controls.

Key Requirements:

• CCAB or equivalent qualification

• Experience with charity statutory accounts and audits

• Strong financial controls and balance sheet reconciliation experience

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to equality and service-led values

Desirable: Experience using Business Central.

If you are available immediately and meet the above critiera, apply now as applicants are under constant review. Alternatively, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

FilmBath is seeking a Head of Sponsorship & Fundraising to secure new partnerships and vital financial support for one of the South West’s leading film festivals.

With bold programming and a growing reputation, Bath Film Festival brings outstanding cinema to cinemas, heritage venues and unique spaces across the city. We’re looking for someone with experience in:

• Sponsorship, fundraising, sales, or business development
• Building and managing partnerships
• A passion for film, culture, and community

You’ll work closely with our Festival Director and Board to develop funding opportunities and sponsorships that will support the festival’s long-term growth and sustainability.

This is a freelance, flexible role with a negotiable project fee. The festival returns 17–26 October 2025.

Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.

Our NPNP (New Places for New People) District Lead will help begin and grow new Christian communities (NPNPs) across London, especially with and among people experiencing poverty.

This is an exciting role working with our circuits, pioneers and local leaders to inspire vision, and discover New Places for New People. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, to share, grow and develop ideas dynamically with others.

Why work with us?

A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?

Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.

We're also recruiting a Faith-Rooted Community Organiser (FRCO) to work alongside this role. Check out that role on Charity Jobs too.

Prison Facilitator - HMP Portland

Location: HMP Portland
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964 per annum
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Portland. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Please note this role is subject to contract award.

‍Interviews are planned for 13th June 2025.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Job title: Project and Finance Accountant

Contract type: 12 months FTC

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £50,000

Pattern of work: Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days at home

Are you an immediately available finance professional who has a analytical mind?

Are you passionate about working for a not-for-profit organisation who are leaders in supporting youth entrepreneurship on a global scale?

If so, then this Finance and Project Accountant role is the right role for you.

Working as part of finance team, you will play a significant role in supporting the finance team and the global programmes team in meeting its service goals.

Your day-to-day duties as Finance and Project Accountant will include;
• Completing all financial reports including cashflow forecasts and budgets
• Completing monthly management accounts
• Business partnering with programme leads to review their financial reports and budgets
• Working on remodelling and simplifying existing reporting processes for project cycle and programmes
• Creating efficiencies and controls in reporting structures resulting in robust and relevant reports
• Integrating CRM with accounting packages to improve reporting efficiencies
• Working closely with the Finance Director to produce timely reports for projects and subcontractors
• Providing support to project team to offer financial data in support of any new contracts and bids
• Supporting contract and programme managers with financial data required to produce accurate donor reporting

The skills you will bring to the position of Finance and Project Accounting include;
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior experience of creating efficiencies in financial reporting
• Knowledge of programme reporting on an international scale
• Working knowledge of grant reporting
• Prior strong experience in business partnering and making financial concepts meaningful to non finance professionals
• Competency in Excel: including Pivot Tables, VLook Ups and data manipulation
• Working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software’s

This is critical role for an evolving organisation, and working as part of this team could give you an opportunity to build on your analytical and business partnering skills.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Finance and Project Accountant please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution to nature’s recovery in Wiltshire through a diverse portfolio of projects including farmer engagement and land advice, ecology and natural capital?

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is committed to driving forward nature’s recovery on a landscape scale and we are looking for a committed and innovative Head of Nature Recovery – Maternity Cover (secondments welcome) to continue to drive forward the development of this work. This is a key role for our Trust, in which you’ll use your expertise and knowledge to continue our efforts to drive meaningful change for nature, further developing our work via our innovative collaborations, pioneering natural capital markets, meaningful farmer engagement and nature-based project demonstration.

You’ll be leading a small but dynamic team involved with a wide range of projects, including the groundbreaking Bristol Avon Catchment Market, NEIRF, a developing land advice service and support for farmers with private finance opportunities and delivery of a range of specialist ecological services including species recovery projects. This role requires someone who is self-motivated and energised, able to lead and empower staff.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support the development of existing projects within the team including natural capital markets, farmer engagement and species recovery projects.
• Lead on the development of our first ‘farmer learning and engagement hub’ site, developing a vision and business plan for the farm alongside the team and the Director of Nature Recovery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance our current offerings for specialist ecological services, natural capital and land advice.
• Manage project finances, including budgets, grant claims and funding applications, ensuring financial accountability.
• Line manage a small but dynamic team to oversee necessary aspects of project planning and implementation.
• Maintain and develop partnerships with landholders, farmers, statutory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Work across Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Nature Recovery directorate*, contributing expertise and experience to aid the delivery of meaningful impact on the ground.

*Our Nature Recovery Directorate include the Nature Recovery team, the Water Team and our in-house Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an enterprising and positive-thinking Head of Nature Recovery (Maternity Cover), with the commercial aptitude to secure income alongside impact. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the development of our land advisory service and natural capital projects, leading our engagement with farmers and landholders across the county as well as delivery of nature-based solutions on the ground. We are therefore keen to hear from candidates with experience and skills in ecology, land advice and land management, nature recovery and/or natural capital.  

You’ll be self-motivated and adaptable with exceptional communication and organisation skills. We’re keen to hear from candidates who feel passionate about driving forward new and innovative ways to deliver meaningful impact for nature recovery at scale across Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, 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 talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. 

As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:

• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5% 
• Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
• Head office in town centre with parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Two staff wellbeing days per annum

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2 June 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE: if interest is significant we reserve the option to close the vacancy early and conduct interviews on an as required basis. Should the vacancy remain open until the stated deadline then interviews will be held on:

First Stage Interviews:                                  Monday 9th June 2025

Second Stage Interviews (if applicable):  Monday 16th June 2025

My client is a cultural landmark in the very heart of London. Drawing in audiences from around the world, to share in their unique and ambitious programme of events, they perfectly balance both tradition and innovation.

At present they are looking to recruit a high calibre Finance Director to support them with their ever growing aspirations and new 5 year business plan. Reporting to the Chief Executive, key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the SLT to deliver the new 5 year strategic plan and budget.
• Lead on the financial delivery of a capital build project, ensuring fundraising, cashflow and business disruption are considered.
• Lead the finance, procurement and IT team, embedding a true team culture and that colleague engagement are at the highest levels

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record as a senior finance lead in the Not-for-Profit sector. Other key attributes include inclusive and engaging management skills as well as a strategic mindset.

My client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both within the organisation and in the wider cultural sector. As such they are keen to encourage candidates who can reference how they have driven anti-racist initiatives in their past workplaces.

Assertive Outreach Worker Location: Telford Salary: £25,842 - £27,882 per annum Fixed term until 3rd June 2026, 37 hours per week We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.  Telford STaRS, a partnership between Inclusion, Aquarius and Willowdene, is the first point of contact for anyone experiencing problems related to drug or alcohol use in Telford and Wrekin. The service is free and confidential, serving both children and young people 10+ and adults 18+. And, right now, we need a flexible individual with a good understanding of the functional model of substance abuse to join our friendly team.  Your challenge? To identify and engage with local communities, groups, agencies and individuals to assess alcohol and drug related harms and the need for appropriate interventions, information and training to increase the understanding and reduce the harm related to alcohol and drug misuse. Developing productive working relationships and sustaining arrangements for joint working between workers and specialist and non-specialist agencies will be key, as will promoting people’s equality, diversity and rights throughout the advice, training and interventions offered.  You’ll also need the ability to recognise the indications of substance misuse and screen, assess, provide appropriate support and interventions and refer people on as necessary. Well-versed in providing long-term support that’s not time-limited and flexible enough to meet the changing and complex needs of the client group, you’re adept at providing written assessments and keeping records too. What’s more, you’re an energetic self-starter who works well within a team and on your own initiative, have experience of providing training and above all a genuinely sympathetic approach. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background. This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply. Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation. Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Marine Restoration & Engagement Officer (Wild Oysters/Stronger Shores)
Salary: £25,129 – £27,826 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part Time – 30 hours / 4 days per week
Duration: Initial fixed term 12 months with possible extension
Location: Sunderland and Homeworking with regular travel for fieldwork

About us

Groundwork is a leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.  We help people to carry out thousands of diverse, locally-led projects each year. Projects that tackle climate change and help people out of fuel poverty. That bring out the best in young people by helping them to improve their local area. Projects that build stronger communities by improving green space or get people back into work and create green jobs.

The Wild Oysters Project is a national oyster restoration initiative, developed by the Zoological Society of London, funded by the Stronger Shore Partnership and delivered locally in Tyne & Wear by Groundwork North East & Cumbria.

About the role

The project aims to restore self-sustaining native oyster populations in the Northeast of England. The project delivers three key activities: 1) Oyster nurseries in Sunderland marina, 2) Seabed restoration sites, 3) Outreach, engagement, and education.

As the Marine Restoration & Engagement Officer, you will work extensively with volunteers to monitor the oyster nursery sites and deliver public outreach and education sessions to engage the local community with the project. The postholder will support the Marine Ecology Technical Lead on all aspects of seabed restoration work and any other technical support appropriate to the role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Check through Disclosure Scotland.

About you

We want someone who is comfortable delivering education sessions with school groups and community events. Your role will require regular travel to the nursery sites and working outdoors near water. You will also have experience of carrying out fieldwork in a marine or environmental context and be a good team worker with excellent organisation skills.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 29th May 2025

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

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.

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

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.

No agencies please.

Rural Manager

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, community-driven Rural Manager to lead rural development across Hertfordshire and help shape the future of sustainable countryside living.

Position: Rural Manager
Location: Hybrid, home-based with one day a week in the Hertford office.
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week which may include some evening or weekend work as we operate a flexible working system.
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (with strong potential for extension)
 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 11.59pm

About the role:
As Rural Manager, you’ll lead a range of community-led projects that strengthen Hertfordshire’s rural infrastructure and support sustainable living. You'll be the key voice for rural communities, working directly with residents, local councils, and statutory partners to drive forward initiatives from concept to delivery and long-term sustainability.

Your work will span everything from facilitating rural housing projects to conducting Asset Based Community Development mapping, and from advising parish councils to managing grant applications and training sessions. This is a hands-on role with a meaningful legacy. Act as the voice of Rural Hertfordshire to statutory bodies, guiding policy decisions to incorporate and consider the unique needs of rural communities.

About you:
You’ll be a self-starter with a passion for rural life and community development. You will also bring:

• Experience in rural community work or development.
• A successful track record in partnership building and multi-agency collaboration.
• Experience with funding applications and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, strategic mindset.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Level 3 qualifications including A-levels or international Baccalaureate diploma, Level 3 NVQ, Level 3 National Diploma or Certificate, Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in a relevant field would be desirable.
• Knowledge of rural policy, asset-based community development, and digital communications would also be desirable.

About the organisation:

Our client is a respected community development organisation working to foster vibrant, inclusive, and resilient rural communities. This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on people’s lives and ensure the unique voices of Hertfordshire’s rural populations are heard and acted upon. Based in Hertfordshire where they have helped communities and delivered projects and services for over 50 years to help improve life for both rural and urban Hertfordshire.

As the Rural Community Charity for Hertfordshire they work to raise awareness of the needs of rural communities, farmers and businesses. Bringing together people and communities, champion the disadvantaged and provide advocacy for minorities and excluded groups.

This is a great opportunity to shape a role going forward.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Community Development Officer, Rural Affairs Officer, Community Engagement Manager, Project Manager (Rural Development), Strategic Partnerships Manager, or similar.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.