Do you have extensive experience as a financial controller?

Our client works with community energy groups providing advice on carbon reduction and low interest loans for community energy projects.

The successful candidate will have experience of creating in-house bookkeeping systems and processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience of financial reporting and payroll.

You must have experience in liaising with HRMC, the payroll provider and the auditors.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

Severn Wye are looking for driven, enthusiastic Community Outreach Officers to work with households and communities to relieve fuel poverty and champion energy efficiency across the North of Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.

The Gloucestershire role represents a partnership between Severn Wye, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) and the NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and will be based at CCP's Cheltenham drop-in centre. The South Gloucestershire position is a partnership with Sirona Care and Health based in Kingswood, Bristol.

Both roles are focussed on supporting and educating vulnerable households to help lift them out of fuel poverty. As Energy Advocate you will support consumers through the process of securing a better energy deal, managing and reducing debt, accessing funding and engaging with smart technology. This will ensure that our vulnerable citizens are much more engaged in their energy use and make good decisions in relation to how to use and manage it ­— ultimately putting money back in their pockets and improving their health and wellbeing. This is a hugely rewarding role, working with people overwhelmed by the world of energy to help them find clarity.

This post requires a satisfactory DBS check and appropriate references, but if this is the sort of work you see yourself thriving in, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications for this role are to be made via our application form on our website.
 

We are offering a unique opportunity to support the effective delivery and future development of our marine plastics work. The Programme Officer, Marine Plastics, will play an important role within the Conservation Science and Design team, providing technical input and support for all aspects of our marine plastics work.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Programme Manager, Marine Plastics, to progress work to change practice in relation to microplastics, and to research and develop specific new work streams on marine plastics. We are looking for a dynamic team player with an interest in marine conservation and the ability to work constructively with a range of stakeholders, including the corporate sector.

You will have strong research and analytical skills combined with the ability to present convincing arguments. You will be able to communicate with confidence and credibility to a range of audiences, and have experience in building and maintaining positive organisational and external stakeholder relationships. You will also be willing to pitch in with more administrative elements of work, as required.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 December 2019.

We’re looking for a talented Director to run the Bulb Foundation. The right person will share our passion to fight the climate crisis. You will work with our Board to set our strategy, and use your expertise and connections to bring together exceptional organisations who can make a huge impact with our support. 

About us

Bulb Foundation was launched in 2019 to reflect Bulb's belief in the power of business for good. Bulb fight the climate crisis every day by providing affordable, renewable energy. But they wanted to do more. Every time a new member switches to Bulb, £1 is donated to the foundation, increasing to £2 in 2020. We will use it to make grants to other charities and social enterprises tackling the climate crisis head on, through mitigation or adaptation. We fund high-risk, early stage ideas with the potential to create system change around the world. We are particularly interested in convening networks, advocating for policy change, adoption of new technology and driving changes in consumer behaviour. 

Bulb Foundation was set up by an interim Foundation Manager, but now we’ve set  our initial strategy we’re ready to recruit a Foundation Director to hit the ground running. 

About the role

You’ll turn the foundation from an unknown start-up into a well respected funder, sought out by people with great ideas. You will build a portfolio of innovative partners fighting the climate crisis globally.

You will:

• achieve the greatest possible impact with our annual budget of around £2m

• report to the Trustee Board, organising quarterly Board Meetings to gain approval for your recommendations

• develop and implement strategic and annual business plans

• report on progress against plan and recommend improvements 

• research and recommend areas for priority funding

• convene experts and create partnerships to co-design high impact projects

• manage existing partner relationships

• monitor the impact of our funding and measure progress against plan, including visiting foundation projects 

• drive the foundation’s external profile, including managing the website and social media, and representing the foundation at external events

• manage the funding relationship with our donor including engaging our  colleagues over at Bulb to create excitement and support for our work

• ensure effective and responsible management of our funds

• comply with all charity regulations and annual reporting requirements

• create and maintain appropriate policies and processes for the smooth running of the foundation

• recruit and manage additional foundation staff if necessary

About you

Here are some of the things we think will be valuable, but we're also open-minded. If you recognise yourself in the traits below, we’d love you to send us an application.

You will definitely: 

• be an experienced climate change practitioner with deep knowledge of, and connections in the UK and global NGO and policy community 

• Be resilient, flexible and well organised, enjoy working autonomously and thrive on setting your own direction

• be a creative and analytical thinker who can develop and deliver our strategy, assess our performance and identify improvements

• demonstrate excellent judgement and use data to make complex decisions

• have proven influencing skills at board level

• be an experienced grant partnership manager (either as a funder or fundraiser)

• have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• be a credible, authentic and inspiring ambassador for the foundation, confident presenting to large, senior audiences

• be willing to travel overseas up to 6 weeks per year to visit projects and represent the foundation at relevant events

You might also have: 

• charity governance experience to meet Charity Commission requirements

• financial management experience to manage a multi-million pound budget, comfortable maintaining management accounts, developing internal financial controls and managing an audit

• worked in or with a business and be comfortable working cross-functionally in a corporate environment to influence a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Would consider part time applicants, minimum 3 days per week.

• Training budget of £1,000 a year, plus five working days to spend on professional or personal development. You can use this for training courses, books or conferences.

• 33 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) and the option to buy up to 5 more.

• After a year at Bulb Foundation, you can take an additional month of unpaid leave to travel, work on personal projects or simply to recharge and reboot.

• 12 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity or adoption leave.

• Activities to improve your mental and physical well, including yoga.

• Healthcare, a pension plan with employer contributions and a cycle to work scheme.

How you apply

Send us your CV and a covering letter by Sunday 5th January. In the covering letter, please tell us: 

• why you’d be a great fit for the role

• your expected salary package

• when you’d be available to start

In this role you will require flexibility to work on different campaigns over time dependant on workload, immediate campaign priorities and requirements, and the capacity of the campaigns team. The role does however include lead responsibility for engaging with and supporting local campaigners and campaign groups, to increase local campaigning capacity. That will involve the development and delivery of practical support to local campaign groups to communicate campaigns to decision-makers, the local media and others. It will also include online engagement to facilitate communication between the public and decision makers.

Could you identify and pursue opportunities to increase the number of people cycling in Wales. To include scoping opportunities, establishing and building relationships, influencing decision makers, and supporting and growing Cycling UK’s network of volunteers in Wales. Reporting to Cycling UK’s Head of Campaigns and Advocacy, whilst also liaising with Cycling UK’s Volunteering, Engagement, Policy and Development Teams. If so, then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you excited by the opportunity to help people fall back in love with cycling, at the same time improving the UK’s health and reducing pollution?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Engagement Officer to support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns and event activities, that inspire and motive people about the pleasures of riding a bike.

Supporting some of Cycling UK’s key national activities, including UK Bike Week and the Women’s Festival of Cycling, this role is key to reaching many more people across the UK and promoting the wide-ranging benefits cycling can bring.

If you’re a passionate and proactive marketer wanting to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking to recruit a CRM Officer to complete the team that provides system services to Kew and Foundation. As a CRM Officer you will provide system support to our Membership and Fundraising functions as well as developing training and gathering enhancement requirements.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone. 

Kew Foundation relies heavily on the provision of high quality systems to support decisions on fundraising strategy, ambition and operations.

Whilst we are looking to recruit someone with experience of CRM systems and knowledge, the skills that are most important are enthusiasm and a proven ability to learn new technical skills, engage with others and contribute. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 01/12/2019

Contract start date: January 2020

The role

At the Canal & River Trust, we believe that life is better by water. We take care of 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, and those waterways have a vital role in the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies. Every role here plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. And yours is no exception. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing & Supporter Development, you’ll take the lead on our individual giving programmes, shaping the way we attract and engage with long-term supporters. If you’re an experienced fundraiser looking to make your mark, then this is a fantastic opportunity to build on our growing individual giving programmes and take them to the next level.

The role comes with a wide range of responsibilities – everything from developing supporter journeys to ensuring care and engagement programmes are fit-for-purpose and efficiently run. You’ll also need to build strong relationships with people inside and outside the Trust, while leading, motivating and developing a highly skilled professional team.

What we look for

To develop individual giving programmes that inspire colleagues, trustees and supporters alike, you’ll need to be able to draw on extensive fundraising and direct marketing expertise. This should include experience of overseeing individual giving fundraising strategies and campaigns, developing supporter journeys and managing care and engagement programmes. You’ll also need proven experience of leading a multi-disciplinary fundraising team.

We’re looking for a natural leader who combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on work ethic, and who knows how to leverage data, insights and other people’s expertise in order to secure excellent results. Other important qualities we’re looking for include creative thinking, a love of numbers and great networking and relationship-building skills. 

The impact you’ll have

The waterways our charity looks after contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK. By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation. Come and be part of it.

Our diversity

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

To find out more and apply, please click the apply button. 

Please quote reference 2019-6024 when applying.

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2019.

Interviews will be held on 4 December 2019. Candidates must be available to attend on this date.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join the CLP team. We have recently received a significant grant of $6,000,000 to support our capacity building work over the next five years, which will enable us to significantly expand our work worldwide. We are currently developing a new three-year strategy to grow the programme and extend our work throughout the global conservation community.

FFI is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer to deliver a diverse range of work for CLP. The successful candidate will work with the Executive Manager, CLP Management team in identifying and supporting early-career conservationists through granting and managing project funds (team awards), selection and recruitment of interns at FFI / FFI partner offices overseas, planning and facilitating workshops, delivering training, mentoring grantees, evaluating the impact of aforementioned activities and marketing CLP support mechanisms through presentations. As part of FFI’s Conservation Capacity & Leadership team in Cambridge, you will also engage in meetings and activities to build capacity across FFI’s Conservation Partners.

You will have strong relevant experience in individual capacity building and / or grant management and a demonstrable interest in supporting early-career professionals. You will be a self-motivated team player and enjoy working in a variety of environments, including overseas training locations, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing team and programme needs is paramount. With a keen eye for detail and analytical mind, you will be highly competent at reviewing proposals, reports, budgets and financial summaries and providing feedback to funding applicants and FFI staff in a concise and considerate manner. Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build strong working relationships with colleagues in the UK and overseas, and also with members of the CLP Alumni Network.  With excellent communication skills, you will have a proven ability to deliver presentations and write for a range of audiences, especially international audiences. Fluency in English is essential.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

International travel is required, with approximately 5 weeks spent overseas including at 2-3 weeks in at CLP’s Conservation Management & Leadership training in June/July every year.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 December 2019.

Description

China Dialogue Trust is looking for an experienced researcher (50% FTE) to support the editorial team on an investigative project looking at:

• the environmental impact of of the global palm oil industry, its supply chains and its role in driving deforestation and biodiversity loss; and,
• sustainable policy options and the efficacy of existing policy and practice, with a particular focus on the critical importance of the growing Chinese and Indian markets.

You should have experience of research -- for academic, investigative journalism, thinktank or campaigning organisations -- working with data, and an interest in sustainability and supply chains. Chinese language is an advantage, but not essential. You will work alongside the team in our London office, coordinating with journalists, experts, activists and practitioners around the world.

Since its launch in 2006, China Dialogue Trust has built a track record of disseminating high-quality information and promoting communication on environment and climate change in both English and Chinese. We provide a space for open discussion, with the aim of informing and educating international and Chinese readers, and contributing to building equitable and constructive solutions to global environmental problems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for China Dialogue Trust as a part of its dynamic and growing global editorial team.

Essential skills:

• A commitment to the work of China Dialogue Trust;
• Excellent research skills;
• Proven interest in environment and climate change issues;
• Proven research interest in palm oil and supply chains;
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of contacts;
• Strong internal communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently. 

Desirable skills:

• Chinese language skills;
• Knowledge of Chinese, Southeast and South Asian current affairs.

Main responsibilities:

• Conducting research into palm oil supply chains connecting Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin and America to markets in China and India;
• Identifying and profiling the key companies and countries involved in palm oil production and purchase;
• Collating and verfiying key palm oil statistics that will be used  in stories, graphics and multimedia;
• Building relationships with NGOs working in this field;
• Researching the latest policy debates, corporate activity and consumer trends in Chinese and Indian markets;
• Researching and writing company profiles;
• Supporting the development of a survey of consumer attitudes; 
• Identifying and developing potential investigative stories and contributors.

ClientEarth is going through an exciting period of growth and is looking for a collaborative and experienced Global Recruitment Manager to join our HR team.

The Global Recruitment Manager will work closely with hiring managers and the wider HR team (based across London, Brussels, Warsaw, Madrid and Berlin), leading the planning and implementation of effective recruitment practice, policy, and procedures to ensure ClientEarth attracts and recruits high performing individuals to support the delivery of our organisational goals.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Global Recruitment Manager will be the first point of contact for hiring managers across our Programmes, Finance, Operations, Development and Communications teams.

Role requirements

The ideal candidate will be qualified to degree level or have equivalent work experience, with a proven track record of developing innovative talent acquisition strategies and plans to meet organisational objectives. In addition, they will have demonstrable working knowledge of relevant employment legislation (particularly in the UK) with the ability to build and maintain professional credibility with managers across all levels.

Further Information

Click on the apply button and you will be directed to our vacancy page.

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

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

Would you like to join the dynamic team behind the City of Trees movement, creating a greener and more resilient Greater Manchester? Environmental sustainability is hot topic right now with politicians and social change movements like the Extinction Rebellion making the case for action. We are looking for a talented Fundraising Manager with specialism in strategic corporate engagement to seize the day and maximise opportunities for companies to get on board.

City of Trees has an innovative and exciting plan to transform the landscape of Greater Manchester by planting a tree for every person who lives here, bringing community woodland back and developing a woodland culture.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with great interpersonal skills who can sell the power of trees and woodlands to potential supporters and funders of the City of Trees movement. Someone who can confidently communicate the need for trees and woods across the urban landscape and make the case for successful investment in trees for Greater Manchester as part of the Northern Forest.

They've already laid the foundations for successful fundraising with a corporate membership scheme in place, leaving plenty of room for creativity and innovation to shape future fundraising strategy. There is also potential for growth in the fundraising team itself as income increases, so a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to really make their mark.

Flexible, life and family-friendly culture; open to some homeworking with a small, happy and collaborative team waiting to welcome you.

If you care deeply about the future of our planet, please send a CV for lots more detail on this unique opportunity. Our North West consultant, Amelia Lee, is looking after this one: [email protected]

Final deadline for applications is Monday 2nd December with a view to interviewing on 12th December.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The position of Community Engagement Programme Officer is a full-time permanent post (37.5 hours per week). It is based at CSE’s offices in Bristol. In general, work will be undertaken during standard working hours 9am-5pm, although occasional evening and weekend work may be required when travelling, attending and delivering events.

The salary for the post will be on Scale E (£24,695 to £27,952). Starting salary will be at the lower end of the range, with precise level depending on skills, relevant experience and qualifications. A suitably qualified and experienced applicant should expect to find themselves towards the middle of the range following successful completion of their 6-month probationary period. Subsequent movement is dependent on annual appraised performance against the defined role profile for the post.

CSE operates a generous ethical company pension scheme (8% from employer, 6% from employee) which the post-holder will be automatically enrolled to in line with current legislation.

CSE also offers salary sacrifice childcare vouchers and subsidised bike purchase arrangements through the cycle to work scheme both of which are available once the probationary period is completed.

To apply visit our website and download the job role and the application form.