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Job description
Do you have skills in community engagement, providing advice, support and training? Could you motivate and support local communities to engage with their local railways and sustainable travel?
We’re looking for a new Community Rail Support Officer based in southern England and the Midlands, to support our network of community rail partnerships (CRPs) and station adoption groups.
About us
Community Rail Network is a not-for-profit organisation, working across Britain, supporting a growing ‘community rail’ movement, which helps communities get the most from their railways, promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making, and brings people together.
Community rail is made up of 75 community-based partnership organisations, and around 1,200 station friends volunteer groups and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects for young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence with families and disabled people, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener travel and tourism by rail.
Our enthusiastic team of 22 works mainly from home in different locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to advise our members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights via decision-makers and the media. We believe in developing our team and supporting everyone to reach their potential while having a good work-life balance.
About this role
The purpose of this role is to provide support and advice to community rail partnerships and groups in the South of England and Midlands, on working effectively and delivering maximum benefit to their communities and railways.
You’ll be comfortable engaging and advising local groups and communities to extend existing and set up new initiatives, and to reach wider audiences with an evidence-led, place-based approach. As well as supporting local groups, you’ll work closely with the rail industry, and wider third and public sector partners to ensure collaboration and shared success.
Main responsibilities
- Provide direct support and advice to CRPs and their officers, and other community rail groups in the region. This includes responding to queries and requests, passing on specialist queries to other members of the team, and providing proactive support through our accreditation review process and as set out in our plans;
- Support the development of skills, confidence and effectiveness across the network of CRPs and station groups, helping them to increase their positive social, environmental and economic impact, including through referral to our training, events and resources;
- Support the development of emerging community rail partnerships, station friend groups and community-led stations and railway-related projects in the region;
- Helping our members to work effectively with rail, transport, local government and community partners, supporting effective relationship building and showing positive leadership and insights on community rail within the region;
- Work with the Support Manager on delivery and monitoring of our grant schemes, and support CRPs and groups in the region to apply, deliver successfully and report back on funded work;
- Gather and share examples, feedback and insights from our members across the region, to facilitate best practice sharing and confidence across community rail and to feed into our communications, resources, events and public affairs work;
- As a member of the Community Rail Network team, participate and contribute to our wider work as relevant, such as Community Rail Week, our annual conference and Awards.
Skills, competencies and experience
- Skills in in supporting community engagement projects; an understanding of and confidence in using community engagement, local communications, project planning and evaluation techniques
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive
- Excellent writing and presentational skills
- Awareness of sustainable transport and social inclusion, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities
- A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised and professional manner;
- Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results;
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and social media
Other information
- This post is home-based, but with regular travel (including overnight stays) within the south of England and Midlands, and nationally for team meetings
- The Community Rail Support Officer reports to the Support Manager within the Support and Development team
- Hours are 37 hours per week. A degree of flexibility and out-of-hours working (evenings and weekends) will be required, together with some travel and overnight absences
- This is a permanent position and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment
Application Instructions
Please upload your CV and answer the two questions on the form, by 9am on Tuesday 16th April, summarising, with evidence, how you match the role specification and why you are interested in this position. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address. Due to limited resources, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview. Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 26th April.
Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary Range: £31,505 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.
Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK
Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Officer, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development. This role will prepare accurate and timely management accounts and other financial reports as well as assisting with the consolidation of the annual institutional budget.
You will have excellent numeracy skills and experience of working with financial accounting software. You will enjoy solving problems, with a meticulous eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience maintaining databases and feel confident working with large amounts of data.
You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
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.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is 7 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised person with a proven track record of developing and delivering an inspiring programme of events and courses, responsible for event risk management and safeguarding. Experience of delivering digital events is also an advantage. You will have demonstrable knowledge of local wildlife and conservation and excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire others to take action for wildlife and build excellent relationships with members and supporters
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time (see 'Flexible working')
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Closing Date: 11 April 2024
Ref: SB 1200
As our Training and Induction Development Officer, you will empower Home Energy Scotland advisors to become experts, confidently deliver world class customer experiences, and continue their development through ongoing knowledge and skills development.
Who we are
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• We offer an outstanding pension scheme including employer contributions of up to 9%, 11% or 13% (age-linked).
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Private BUPA insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with service-linked increases as well as three goodwill days over the Christmas period.
• Staff wellbeing allowance of up to £25 per month / £300 per year.
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
Our team in Energy Saving Trust manages the national Home Energy Scotland service on behalf of the Scottish Government. Joining our team means joining an award-winning advice service that supports hundreds of thousands of households across Scotland every year to make their homes warmer, more affordable, and sustainable.
The climate emergency and the current fuel price crisis means the work of Home Energy Scotland has never been more important. Our team is making a real difference to people’s lives, and we are also growing rapidly. We need to recruit more skilled and dedicated people to join our team now.
Our team collaborate widely with colleagues in Energy Saving Trust, staff across the Home Energy Scotland network and many other partners across Scotland. You will be working with people and organisations to help tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency, both directly, and through a network of regional advice centres covering all of Scotland.
The role
The role will lead the development, design and management of training programmes for Home Energy Scotland (HES) advisors, including our advisor induction programme which is certified by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA).
What you’ll do
Working with the HES content and training developer, customer experience team and knowledge team, you will continuously improve advisor training methods and materials.
You will develop and oversee processes to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge for HES advisors. As well as this, you will integrate accessibility and inclusivity into all training and induction programmes to ensure that diverse learning needs are supported.
What you’ll bring
• Experience in training design and development, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing your work through traditional, digital, multimedia and eLearning channels.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging, impactful learning content.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Influential feedback, negotiation and coaching skills.
• A willingness to learn about HES, fuel poverty support, and/or domestic energy efficiency advice.
To apply
Please click 'apply online' to apply via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered. In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description.
Applications close 23.59, 11 April 2024. Interviews are intended to be held 17-19 April 2024.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch. We will do our very best to support you.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and offer guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
Are you passionate about the power of volunteering to protect, promote and enhance our countryside?
CPRE’s Volunteering Development Officer will help us to ensure we deliver the best possible experience to people who volunteer with us.
Volunteering Development Officer
Job ref: VDO
Location: Homeworking or office based in London, N1 7NH/Hybrid 2-3 days from home
Salary:
- £22,869 (£38,115 full-time equivalent) - office-based (London)
- £19,617 (£32,695 full-time equivalent) - home-based (out of London)
CPRE’s Volunteering Development Officer provides excellent advice on best practice in volunteer engagement so we ensure people from all walks of life can volunteer with us. You’ll work with the network of 40 county-based charities and with our national CPRE to expand how we campaign for the countryside through volunteering.
You’ll be working part-time (three days a week) in our Volunteering & Participation team, with the Volunteering and Participation Manager and Volunteering Development Assistant. You’ll also work closely with our Director of Communities and Participation and the Network Engagement team, who are part of the wider Communities and Participation Directorate.
This varied role helps to deliver CPRE’s volunteering strategy, to find a way in for everyone to care for the countryside. You’ll be supporting volunteer coordinators, trustees and others to identify priority volunteer vacancies and assist in driving the recruitment of a diverse range of new volunteers.
You’ll encourage peer to peer networking with Volunteer Coordinators, welcoming new volunteer coordinators into the group and hosting network meetings. Working closely with the Volunteering Development Assistant you’ll be key to the delivery of both our national online volunteer induction programme and our national volunteer awards programme. These initiatives aim to give volunteers a warm welcome to the charity, and recognise and celebrate volunteer achievement.
You’ll receive training to use our volunteer management system Assemble and you’ll support others to make the best use of the system. You’ll be adept at collaborative working, and you’ll be supportive of increasing the diversity of people who volunteer for CPRE. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with the team to deliver training, and you’ll be able to develop interesting, impactful new volunteering roles with national and local teams.
CPRE places high value on equality. We treat everyone with respect and consideration because we know it’s the right thing to do. We also know that diverse teams make much better decisions, are more creative and more stimulating to work in. So, if you join us, you will be able to help us put equality, the environment and diversity at the centre of everything we do. We hope you like the sound of the job and will take the time to apply!
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
Closing date: Midday Monday 22 April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 8 May 2024
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.
CPRE is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
Conservation Capacity Development Officer - Fixed-Term
Reference: MAR20241074
Location: St Helena
Salary: £30,940.00 - £33,215.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
This fixed-term full time role is being offered until 31 March 2025, and starting as soon as possible on the island of St Helena, based within RSPB’s Cloud Forest Office. We encourage internal applicants on a secondment basis for the role.
Would you like to help restore St Helena’s extraordinary cloud forest? Are you a great team builder? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to play a critical supporting role with our lead partner (St Helena Government) to deliver an incredibly exciting collaborative, partnership-based project to scale up cloud forest restoration efforts on the island of St Helena, a UK Overseas Territory in the south Atlantic.
The cloud forest is safeguarded in the ‘Peaks National Park’, but only 16 hectares of old growth cloud forest fragments remain on the highest peaks and steepest slopes. The remaining cloud forest is arguably the single most important site anywhere on British soil for species: at least 250 unique species are found entirely or nearly entirely in these fragments. This represents 1/6th of all unique British wildlife. Restoring the forest is critical for climate change as most of the island’s water comes from catchments in the central Peaks area of the island, and the majority (60%) of this is derived from mist capture, which is most effectively achieved by the native cloud forest.
Through a highly collaborative process, a project-partnership has been formed with funding secured from the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to deliver the island's collective vision for the future; aiming to restore St Helena's iconic cloud forest for wildlife, water security and for people.
The Conservation Capacity Development Officer (St Helena) is a key team facilitation role. You will:
- Be responsible for supporting St Helena Government’s Nature Conservation Division (NCD) with the cloud forest restoration in one of the National Conservation Areas.
- Help catalyse the implementation of the management plan for the Peaks National Park working with St Helena’s highly skilled and inspirational habitat restoration teams alongside key roles within Government and the Partnership.
- Work with the relevant teams to help set direction to achieve the project’s goals.
- Work with relevant teams to coordinate pathogen response activities on St Helena and produce a conservation action plan to manage conservation work to take account of impacts and risk of plant pathogens threatening key cloud forest species.
- Be an excellent collaborator who is motivated by bringing teams together and fostering talented people.
The Conservation Capacity Development Officer (St Helena) will play a key mentoring role to others, notably NCD’s Terrestrial Conservation Officer and the Cloud Forest Restoration Ecologist role, to ensure long-term capacity is built in respect to habitat and project management. You will support the collaborative development of work plans key skilled teams and provide opportunities for staff development as the next phase of the project takes off.
We are looking for an experienced conservation practitioner and team facilitator, with the following skills and experience to bring to this exciting role:
- Extensive experience in conservation work and a proven understanding of habitat management.
- Relevant qualification and/or equivalent work experience in a conservation related subject
- Good understanding of conservation challenges on islands
- Relationship and partnership building to enable work with a wide range of stakeholders nationally and internationally.
- Demonstrable leadership ability and people management experience
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills to solve problems and avoid and overcome conflict.
- Cultural sensitivity to ensure mutually respectful working relations with a wide range of stakeholders, nationally and internationally.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of project management.
- Risk management.
- Proven time management and organisational skills.
- An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- The ability to produce verbal and written communications in a passionate and credible manner.
- Driving licence
This post is funded through the St Helena Cloud Forest Project and is a critical management role that will build local capacity to deliver this hugely ambitious project. You will also support the habitat management needs of other valuable terrestrial National Conservation Areas.
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 31st Mar 2024
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.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible, so please don't delay in applying.
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.
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.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
No agencies please.
Wildlife Supporter Officer (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Wanted in the following locations: Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or Stirley, near Huddersfield
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places through membership.
You will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.
A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our charity's work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.
Experience in sales and fundraising within either the private or charity sector would be a distinct advantage, through full training and support will be given. You will represent us in a professional manner at all times, understand and adhere to fundraising regulations and keep up to date with our work by conducting your own research and attending team meetings, both virtually and in-person.
To be successful in this role, you must have your own vehicle with business insurance.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) within your supporting statement.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2024 at midnight
Interview date: Monday 29 April and Tuesday 30 April 2024
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
REF-212 813
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Why you’re here – if you only remember one thing – remember this!
The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador are one of the planet’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a global conservation priority due to unique biodiversity - with species found nowhere else on Earth, and a local community dependent on maintaining a healthy ocean and island environment. Based in London, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is the only UK registered charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainable development of the Galapagos Islands. We are looking for a proactive individual with good storytelling skills to produce fundraising applications and reports that inspire. You will be joining our friendly team at an exciting time for the organisation, as we strive to achieve our key ambitions by the year 2030 across our programmes, fundraising and communications efforts. As part of GCT’s Programmes team, you will work closely with the Senior Development Manager (SDM) to secure grant funding from trusts and foundations across our programme portfolio (including island restoration, community & nature, ocean protection and plastic pollution topics), with an increasing focus on securing multi-year funding to embed sustainability in our programme delivery. You will be a great writer, researcher and comfortable working with numbers, enabling you to identify new fundraising opportunities and develop engaging proposals and reports with clear budgets. You will also be an organised individual, ensuring you can effectively balance your time across competing deadlines and tasks.
What we want
· An individual with a proven track record of fundraising success from trusts and foundations, or in producing high-quality written work on environmental, education or sustainable development topics
· An excellent storyteller and communicator, who is able to write proposals for a wide range of audiences and is confident making enquiries regarding potential applications
· A highly organised individual, ideally with experience developing fundraising strategies or projects and meeting funding targets
- A proactive approach, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a small team
What you will get
· A connection with cutting edge conservation projects in the planet’s first World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands and the surrounding Galapagos Marine Reserve
· Opportunities to develop your skills with training from the GCT Programmes team
· Opportunities to benefit from professional external training to support further development where relevant and feasible
· Support from a fully engaged, friendly staff team
What you’ll deliver
· Work with the SDM to achieve an annual fundraising target for trusts and foundations income (£285K in 2024), also helping to secure ‘Transformational Gifts’ where required
· Produce high-quality, compelling grant proposals with clear budgets and measurable indicators
· Ensure all trust and foundation donors receive quality reports and a high-level of donor stewardship
· Support the development of GCT’s projects by aligning project plans with fundraising opportunities, including targeted research for new potential trusts and foundations
· Administrative support to the SDM including the upkeep of GCT’s trusts database and planning documents, and coordinating mailings to trusts contacts such as for events or new magazine issues
· Support the SDM with quarterly trust and foundation fundraising updates for the GCT Senior Leadership Team and Board
How we’ll measure it
· Amount of restricted & unrestricted income secured through trusts & foundations
· Contribution to development of GCT projects and our 2030 strategy
· Number of applications sent vs. number of successful applications (success rate)
· Number of ‘repeat’ funders engaged & donating
· Number of ‘new’ & ‘historical’ (a funder who has previously given to GCT, but not for many years) funders engaged & donating
What you’re responsible for
· Increasing restricted & unrestricted income from trusts and foundations in line with GCT’s fundraising strategy with the SDM
· Researching, writing and submitting proposals to potential funders
· Development of budgets for proposals that secure income against GCT’s planned internal and project spend
· Producing high quality project reports for donors, ensuring all donors are reported to on time
· Maintaining excellent relationships with existing funders through regular communications
· Reviewing annual fundraising success for GCT projects and developing annual fundraising plans for trusts and foundations with the SDM
· Keeping our database and internal documents up-to-date for trust and foundations/key contacts.
Person Specification
Work Experience
· 1-2 years proven experience in trusts fundraising and/or a role that involves strong writing skills (both creative and scientific writing experience is welcomed)
· Experience working with budgets
· Experience fundraising for, or communicating about, environmental/conservation, education or sustainability projects
· Experience of working with a database and managing contact lists
Technical knowledge and skills
· Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail required
· Experience of working within the charity sector (including relevant voluntary roles)
· Excellent verbal communication skills and a confident and polite telephone manner, and an ability to represent the charity at funder meetings & events
· Ability to organise and prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines
· Strong research skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
General
· A passion for conservation and the natural world
· A passion for story-telling and inspiring others
· A good team player
· Willingness to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time (e.g. helping at occasional evening events)
Desirable (not essential)
· Experience of working with volunteers
· Knowledge of fundraising best practice
· A degree or equivalent background in an environmental, science, education or policy topic
· Ability to speak Spanish
Place of work:Galapagos Conservation Trust office, central London (hybrid working with min. 1-2 days per week in the office)
Hours of work:Full time (35 hours per week), 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (with one hour unpaid lunch break, 7 hour working day)
Reports to: Senior Development Manager
Line Manages:No direct line management, possible volunteer management
Salary:£27,000 per annum
Galapagos Conservation Trust: Who We Are
Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is the only UK registered charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Archipelago. With nearly 30 years of experience working in Galapagos, we collaborate with our strong local network of NGOs, community members, authorities and researchers, as well as international partners, to deliver projects that achieve measurable conservation outcomes, improve sustainable livelihoods, and protect the environment. As described in our 2023-2025 strategy, our work falls under two programme themes: ‘Ocean Protection’ and ‘Restoring Islands’, taking an approach that considers conservation at the ecosystem scale, and ensuring our efforts tackle priority threats through a suite of solutions centered on science, education, community innovation and policy.
To Apply
GCT welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
To apply for this role, please send (i) a CV, (ii) covering letter explaining how you meet the key requirements of the role and your motivation for applying, and (iii) an example of your writing, preferably on an environmental/education/sustainable development topic (< 500 words)
Closing Date: midday (GMT+1) on Monday 15th April. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so submitting your application early is encouraged as the role may be filled early.
Thank you for your interest in joining the GCT team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Full-time arrangement involves minimum 2 days per week in-person at a private members club in Covent Garden, the heart of London. Part-time arrangement of 4 days per week also possible.
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday allowance, flexible working, occasional 1-2 days extra holiday for Christmas period. Access to world-class climate/finance experts.
Reports to: Chief Project Officer at the Global Returns Project
Timetable: Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis
Preferred start date: 1 May 2024
What we are looking for
We seek an exceptional communicator and grant-writer to build and nurture our campaign’s vital relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and journalists.
The ideal Development Manager will relish the challenge of building relationships with trusts and foundations. They will approach C-suite executives and other industry leaders with confidence.
The ideal candidate will find joy in thanking our donors and ensuring they understand the full impact of their support. They will see a donor of any size as an opportunity to broaden GRP’s community and secure even more significant donations in future.
Our Development Manager will also enjoy the intricacies of coordinating the various events that build and sustain relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and journalists.
Successful applicants will excel in multitasking and meeting ambitious deadlines in a fast-paced start-up work environment.
Professional experience required
Minimum 1 year of experience within the charity sector in a relevant field (philanthropy, development, stewardship, etc). Strong understanding of UK trusts and foundations sector necessary.
Skills required
- Grant-writing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Very high attention to detail
- Time-management and self-organisation
- Ability to take initiative, identify problems, and solve them creatively
- Understanding of, and passion to address, climate change and biodiversity loss
Skills preferred but not required
- Journalism or PR experience
- Event planning experience
- Understanding of the financial services industry
- Customer Relations Management (CRM) experience (Salesforce, etc)
Main duties and responsibilities
Trust and foundations management (25% of work)
- Identifying, researching and engaging with potential trust and foundation core funders (for GRP’s operating costs)
- Writing and submitting persuasive grant applications and evaluation reports to GRP’s existing/potential core funders
- Supporting Chief Project Officer in presentation and pitching of GRP’s upcoming comprehensive campaign for multi-year core funding
- Assistance with calls, meetings and presentations with potential core funders
Event coordination (25% of work)
- Assist with coordination of GRP fundraising events for various target audiences, including large panel discussions, small/medium-sized networking events
- Coordination of venue hire, panellist outreach, invitation design/distribution/follow-ups, guestlist tracking, name badge production, preparation on the day and oversight, etc
Donor stewardship (25% of work)
- Relationship-building with individual and corporate donors to:
- GRP’s portfolio of climate charities (portfolio funding)
- GRP’s operating costs (core funding)
- Assistance with impact report production; coordination of report distribution
- Coordination of donor thank-you notes, newsletters, webinars, feedback solicitation, etc.
- Develop comprehensive donor stewardship journey to ensure donors fully understand their impact and develop a deeper connection to GRP
Public relations (25% of work)
- Maintenance and growth of GRP’s database of journalist contacts
- Drumbeat communications with journalists, including press releases and e-alerts
- Identification of podcast, interview, and article-writing opportunities for GRP team
- Other creative engagement with media, including press events/conferences
While selection will be based on merit, we recognise the importance of elevating underrepresented voices in climate action. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK.
Applicants should send both a CV and cover letter to the Chief Project Officer, Jack Chellman. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please include the name, email and phone number of a reference we can contact. Applicants must be available to interview in London.
Location: Islington, London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
EIA is seeking a HR Officer to join EIA’s Operations Team. The role will involve all aspects of the employee life cycle and will be a standalone position, supported by our external HR Consultants. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy HR generalist role and show good initiative to solve problems in a practical and suitable way, along with an eye for details and good employment law and best practice knowledge.
The role:
This role will cover all aspects of generalist HR. This will include all steps in the recruitment process leading to issuing contracts and carrying out statutory checks. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out inductions, managing probationary periods, sickness absence trigger points, fixed term contracts and family leave. Collating monthly information for payroll and basic HR statistical reporting will be needed.
The post holder must be confident and approachable to act as the first point of contact for all HR queries from both within and outside the organisation.
About you:
You will have experience of working in a busy generalist role and be able to demonstrate solid employment law knowledge and best practice. You will ideally hold CIPD level 5 or have equivalent experience. Experience of HR information systems is needed, ideally with People HR and a willingness to learn. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and relationship building is needed on a daily basis. Confidentiality and the ability to manage sensitive information along with a strong understanding of GDPR is also required.
What we offer
This is a full-time, permanent role. The salary is £32,000 - £36,000 (pro-rata for part time) depending upon experience.
Benefits include 25 days holiday with additional days off between Christmas and New Year and additional days for long service, as well as flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a mental health and wellbeing support programme.
Please refer to the job description for further details of how to apply.
About us
We investigate and campaign against environmental crime and abuse.
Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife crime, with a focus on elephants and tigers, and forest crimes such as illegal logging and deforestation for cash crops like palm oil. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, we reduce the impact of climate change by campaigning to eliminate powerful refrigerant greenhouse gases, exposing related illicit trade and improving energy efficiency in the cooling sector.
Closing date: 14-04-2024
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About the role
As a part of our Finance team, you will provide support for all aspects of our financial processes. We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational and communication skills, with a friendly approach and great attention to detail, together with an interest in what we do. You must be fully conversant with MS Office and previous experience of Sage accounts would be a benefit.
How do we support you?
We offer a great benefits package with a range of employee schemes including flexible working, increase to annual leave based on length of service, excellent learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and much more! You can find out more about this on our website.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. You will be joining the Trust in the year we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Standing up for wildlife is as important now as it has ever been and our aims are to see more land in recovery for nature and more people inspired to take action.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
How to apply
Please see recruitment pack for full details.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Closing Date - 9am on 15th April 2024
Interview - 18th April 2024
If you have any questions you can arrange a call with Michael Wood, Head of Finance - contact details found on recruitment pack.
It’s quick and easy to apply. Just email us your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4), outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria outlined in the recruitment pack and Job Description.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Finance Officer, based in our office in Newquay, Cornwall. The Finance Officer will provide financial, HR and administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administration and wider team. The Finance Officer role handles confidential matters and manages a varied workload, working independently to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks. The role will handle all day-to-day finance processing for the UK office, whilst also operating as part of a global finance team which increases the scope and interest of the role.
Oceana in the UK is expanding, and this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to support in the growth stage of an organisation, and to build experience across a broad range of finance responsibilities and other operational areas.
This role will be based in our Newquay, Cornwall office three days per week (Tues-Thurs) with two days home working (Mon and Fri). It reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Role Overview
Ø Responsibility for all day-to-day finance processing and system entries across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, fixed assets, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.
Ø Preparation of weekly vendor pay run, ensuring correct documentation and coding.
Ø Initial review of all expense and credit card entries to ensure correct documentation and coding.
Ø Preparation of all journal entries and balance sheet schedules for month end close, in accordance with global timetable, for review by Director of Finance and Administration.
Ø Support UK team to ensure all costs are covered by contract and relevant approval.
Ø Assist with monthly payroll processes and staff onboarding tasks.
Ø Design process guides and training as needed.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration to design, produce and maintain regular cost reporting for UK Budget holders.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration to maintain and improve financial processes and control measures.
Ø Ad-hoc project or problem-solving tasks in response to requests for financial information from UK or global teams, or to investigate banking, tax or process solutions as the UK office expands.
Ø Coordinate with external auditors, including preparation of supporting documentation as required for audit planning and year end field work.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration with general administrative tasks across Finance, HR, IT, Governance, Legal and Operations as required.
Ø Act as part of a global finance community, sharing knowledge with finance staff in other Oceana offices.
Ø Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements
Ø Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Ø There is some flexibility in required financial qualifications, but we anticipate that the role would best suit AAT level 4.
Ø Practical work experience in a variety of finance roles is essential, ideally bringing experience from both small and large finance team environments.
Ø Strong IT literacy, with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability and confidence to learn multiple new systems. Some experience of cloud-based IT environments and accounting systems preferred.
Ø Ability to represent Oceana UK in a professional, diplomatic, and responsive manner.
Ø Excellent and effective verbal and written communication with all internal and external stakeholders, including technical, professional, and upper management staff.
Ø Must have excellent attention to detail and take pride in accuracy of work.
Ø Must maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive data and possess strong judgment in handling communications, expenses, and budgets.
Ø Willingness to identify problems and suggest resolutions, including providing advice on process improvements.
Ø Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously, with speed, accuracy and initiative.
Ø Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
Ø Must be motivated to show initiative in continuing to develop this role, and to provide excellent and enthusiastic financial and administrative support to an expanding team.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Ø Application Deadline: 7 April 2024
Ø Interviews: w/c 8 April 2024
Ø Start Date: 6 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a proactive self-starter, who, like us, believes in the power of democratic engagement for making a difference on the climate and nature crisis. As our new Policy and Engagement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role delivering our tried and tested training programme for political engagement. As the primary liaison for constituents, you'll empower them to effectively connect with elected representatives, offering tailored advice, facilitating meetings, and providing ongoing support.
As our ideal candidate, you possess a deep understanding of climate change and parliamentary developments. You’ll thrive in building relationships with diverse communities and organisations, driving our mission to represent all sectors of society. Your ability to hit the ground running and lead on projects will set you apart.
If you're passionate about driving change, fostering inclusivity, and making a tangible impact for the climate and nature crisis, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team committed to creating meaningful change.
Check our website for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification
As Policy & Engagement Officer, you will work with the Hope for the Future team to:
- Act as constituents’ main point of contact at HFTF, working with them to effectively engage their elected representatives by supporting them through the constituent journey (including offering tailored advice, letter writing, meeting preparation and coaching, facilitation and follow-up).
- Prepare and deliver HFTF’s core training, contributing to its ongoing development.
- Develop constituent and partner-facing resources aimed at maximising political impact.
- Ensure work is aligned with our objectives and strategy to maximise efficiency and impact, linking and contributing to Hope for the Future’s central strategies and wider work as required. This includes our Councils, Faith and Outreach work.
- With the support of the Policy and Engagement Coordinator, contribute to effective objective setting in order to deliver HFTF’s strategy.
- Ensure the CRM is up to date and support monitoring, evaluation and reporting in relation to the team’s work.
- With the support of the Research and Impact Coordinator conduct research on elected representatives and other key figures in order to train and advise constituents on how to best engage with them.
- Identify and build relationships with local and regional partner organisations and communities to engage new constituents, to help ensure that we are working towards reaching and representing all sectors of society.
- Provide support to other team members where required in both organising and delivery of events and projects.
- Provide support to other team members with income generation activities where required.
- Able to travel around the UK frequently to support constituents and partner organisations, attend workshops and deliver training. For remotely based staff, occasional attendance at HFTF premises may also be required for supervision, development or team-building purposes, etc.
- Take the lead on thematic and project work as allocated by Hope for the Future, (e.g. Scotland focus, housing focus) and help to upskill the rest of the team on these topics. ● Contribute to the continued development of HFTF’s training and approach
- Support the Policy and Engagement Coordinator to identify and develop opportunities for growing the organisation's reach and impact.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of climate change and nature loss/ degradation developments in Parliament, including changes to policy and specific MP involvement in such developments.
- Actively seek to engage with new constituents and support our work towards reaching and representing all sectors of society.
- Support the Fundraising Officer in producing case studies and information on the impact of our work for inclusion in funding bids
Please check our website for a copy of the Job Description and Person Spec. Applications close 11th April.
Please email us if you have any questions about this role or the application process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you relate to, engage, and inspire young people? Are you passionate about nature and the outdoors? Are you excited by the idea of bringing a diverse group of young people into conservation?
Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.
Through the Pine Martens Bounce Back project, the Two Moors Partnership (comprised of Devon Wildlife Trust, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor National Park Authority, National Trust, Woodland Trust, Forestry England and Somerset Wildlife Trust) we are restoring a viable pine marten population to the wooded landscapes of Somerset and Devon.
Youth Pathways is a ground breaking initiative within the Two Moors project. It has been designed to engage with young people facing barriers or disadvantages and bring them on a journey; from initial nature connection through volunteering opportunities and on to traineeships and careers in conservation. You will lead this exciting programme and deliver the activity within it; building up young people’s skills and confidence and adapting the programme as we go to respond to the voices of young people. The programme is being delivered in close partnership with Young Devon and SPACE Youth Services, so you will work closely with them as well as with colleagues within DWT and other project partners.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
· 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and additional paid time during the Christmas shut down period
· Agile working arrangements including home working
· Flexitime system
· Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
· Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
· Death in Service cover
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Training and development opportunities
This is a part-time (22.5 hours p/w) fixed term appointment until 31 March 2027, contractually located at Cricklepit Mill.
First stage interviews are being held on Friday 19 April and second stage interviews on Friday 26 April.
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.
DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.
Registered Charity Number no 213224
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.
This is an opportunity for a Finance Officer to step into a small, supportive Finance team and to play a vital part in maintaining our accounting records, administering payments to suppliers, staff expenses and petty cash – and assisting in the general running of the unit.
Managing a high volume accounts payable function, you will take on a range of responsibilities including invoice and expense processing, reconciling supplier statements, processing weekly payment runs and managing the accounts inbox, including dealing with queries.
You’ll work with the other Finance Officer to manage petty cash and cash advances, as well as preparing weekly banking. You will also support the Finance Assistant with credit card return processing and provide general administration support to the Finance function.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
You'll have:
• Experience of managing a high volume purchase ledger, including processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Experience of processing weekly payment runs, BACS, immediate payments and foreign payments.
• Experience of processing staff and volunteer expense claims.
• Experience of managing a high volume accounts inbox, including answering queries.
• Experience of managing petty cash, cash advances and preparing weekly banking.
• Experience of processing credit card returns.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Greenpeace UK we are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity and becoming anti-racist. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and want to do all we can to correct this. In particular, we want to be more representative of Britain’s diversity at senior levels of GPUK. If you have the skills we need and are a person of colour, disabled, LGBTQIA, non-binary, have a mental health condition, or if you identify as working class now or in the past, we would welcome an application from you.
To Apply
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Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am on 3 April 2024
INTERVIEWS: TBC