Environment Jobs

Senior MEL and Reporting Specialist 

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Senior MEL and Reporting Specialist to join our MEL team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

Under the supervision of the Breathe Cities MEL Manager and working closely with the Funder Relations Specialist, the role tracks programme performance, coordinates processes for donor reporting, generates learning and embeds evidence from Breathe Cities. This role ensures the MEL system drives maximum impact for the Breathe Cities Programme, and provides high quality and timely updates are provided to donors on this impact.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience synthesizing learning from large volumes of data and communicating this in a clear and structured manner. 
• Demonstrable experience writing externally-facing reports. 
• Demonstrable experience in designing, managing and leading on the coordination of data collection, quality assurance, analysis and reporting processes and systems.
• Skilled communicator, especially in written form.   
• Experience in implementation of MEL frameworks (including Theories of Change and results frameworks) for large international projects and programmes. 
• Adept at managing projects, highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to meet agreed objectives.   
• Strong data analysis skills and experience, specifically in MS Excel.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – June 19th 2024
• Salary & Benefits - Depending on location:
• In UK £42,000 - £49,874 gross per annum
• In Ghana - GHS 277,655   - GHS 356,643gross per annum
• In South Africa- ZAR 808,500- ZAR 887,250 gross per annum
• In Nairobi - Competitive Salary
• Type of employment - Full time, Fixed term until June 2026.
• The role will be based in any of the Clean Air Fund’s offices in London, Nairobi, Accra, or Johannesburg. Applicants must be entitled to work in the location they have applied for.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

EDI Learning & Development Manager
Reference: MAY20242151
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.  
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We know that to tackle the nature and climate emergency, we need to enable more, and more diverse people to act for nature. We are committed to not only improving our workplace and its culture but also driving forward EDI as it is our responsibility towards a sustainable future for people and nature together.

This is a very exciting time at the RSPB, with an ambitious strategy and a commitment to improving the way we operate to protect and enhance nature. The EDI Learning & Organisational Development Manager will play both a strategic and operational role in driving change through learning, leading as a member of the EDI team.

This position will lead the design, development and delivery of our strategic EDI learning program, supporting the needs of our whole workforce, including our volunteers. The successful candidate will develop close relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, working collaboratively to support the transformation in behaviours and skills required to make the RSPB a more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming place for all.  You’ll be a leader in the EDI space, with opportunities for creativity, innovation and thinking differently to how we engage and embed learning on inclusion, in an accessible, inspiring way.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a strategic EDI learning plan, to build the RSPB’s capability on a creating a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Align with L&OD team on creating consistency of learning approaches and key messages across the organisation’s learning offer.
• Build expert knowledge and skill within the organisation on EDI, prioritising any current programme key themes.
• Identify skills gaps and future learning requirements, keeping abreast of latest learning and development products and approaches. This would include a keen understanding and application of accessibility, neurodiversity and different learning needs, to support and upskill the EDI team and other colleagues.
• Curate, develop and design EDI learning content, including online, and assess relevant EDI learning and development options. Including workshops, action learning sets and peer support sessions.
• Working with EDI specialists to consider and incorporate a range of approaches and best practice to the EDI learning offers.
• Co-ordinate the logistics of training programmes and identify external training partners.
• Embed solid evaluation processes across learning interventions, analyse and provide reports on key recommendations and findings to stakeholders including programme board.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally including within Environmental, Conservation and NGO partners – to network, share good practice and develop partnerships or learning opportunities.
• Support and develop the capability of any direct line reports around EDI Learning and Development.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge and experience of designing, developing and delivering high quality, engaging training programmes, workshops and educational resources. Ideally to a wide range of audiences in a workplace or post-16 setting.
• Experience of the full training lifecycle from needs analysis through to developing strategic approaches for meeting those needs.
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues across a range of characteristics, including the Equality Act.
• An ability to build relationships with, and persuade and influence people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT user with a willingness to develop further skills.
• Experience with delivering training online and good practices around creating accessible online training or education resources.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to demonstrate leadership without line management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and to all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Teaching or training qualifications.
• Knowledge of barriers to marginalised or underrepresented people in conservation sectors.
• Experience of designing training and resources around EDI or culture/ behaviour change.
• Experience of the conservation, environmental or charity sector.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 23rd June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 15th July 2024.

We will be holding an optional online recruitment briefing session prior to the application closing date which is open to all prospective candidates and provides the opportunity to learn more about the role.

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.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Join the mission to protect our planet's future by becoming our new HR Manager. Synchronicity Earth is a growing organisation with an expanding team, and we are now looking for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of all HR function within the team and organisation, building on the structures already in place to ensure we are a supportive and dynamic place to work.

Reporting directly to the Head of Relationships & Operations, this new role will bring together all current HR function, focussing at first on streamlining our processes from recruitment to performance review, as well as ensuring we have all necessary policies and guidance in place. The role will also be responsible for developing the skills and welfare of our team, creating a strong Learning & Development programme which supports career development at all levels.

Synchronicity Earth’s mission is clear: we blend passion and action to provide safe havens for endangered species, support communities living in harmony with nature, and turn conservation into a worldwide effort. By joining, you're not just taking part; you're weaving your own story into a future that's brighter and sustainable for all. 

We understand that life sometimes takes unexpected turns, and we welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet.

Key responsibilities will include the following: 

• Work with the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to assess capacity gaps across the organisation and how best to fill them.
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding and offboarding).
• Provide support, guidance, and advice for managers in conducting and concluding employee relations cases, including absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring adherence to policy. 
• Coordinate and administer company benefits (including health benefit), and research other ways to improve our employee experience.
• Create and manage organisation-wide and individual employee learning programmes. 
• Be independent point of contact for entire team for all welfare and professional issues, providing guidance on support available.
• Support Synchronicity Earth’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group. 
• Review our staff handbook, and company HR policies and procedures ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect relevant legislation and best practice. 
• Be first point of contact with HR & HSE consultants. 
• Identify and implement (subject to budget) suitable HR systems that will help to automate Synchronicity Earth’s’ processes and lead to greater self-service of HR matters.

About you 

Essential skills and experience 

• Level 5 CIPD qualified.
• A proven track record in managing and UK HR function.
• Experience of developing new policies and procedures for an organisation in line with current best practice in the UK.
• Experience of supporting individuals to develop their skill base and careers.

Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities with the above essential criteria who opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information below. 

Your development: skills and experience from this role 

The following list is meant to provide guidance for your application while also demonstrating the type of skills and experience you will utilise and develop as part of this role. If there is anything here which you currently have no experience in, but would like to develop, then this would be a great role for you. Please let us know in your application if any of these in particularly appeal to you, or you have some experience already. 

• Experience of managing and delivering Health Benefit schemes.
• Line Management experience.
• Coaching and mentoring experience. For the right candidate we would consider supporting a candidate to achieve the Level 7 CIPD through the Government Apprenticeship scheme.
• Experience or training in developing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices within an organisation. 
• Strategic and creative thinking, problem solving with minimal supervision and embedding new ideas within organisations. 
• Excellent listening skills and willingness to support others.

Application & Recruitment Process 

Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process (we are actively still seeking to improve it through employee and candidate suggestions). For example, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised to mitigate against unconscious bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements, we can accommodate for you, and which pronouns you would like to be referred to by.

How to apply:

• Fill in our candidate survey (Please see 'HR Manager - Recruitment Pack' for more information). 
• Submit a cover letter (one side of A4) outlining any relevant skills and experience you have for this role, why it interests you, and any skills that you would like to develop in this role, with your CV (no longer than two sides of A4) via Charity Jobs. Applications should be addressed to Victoria Steele. 

Right to Work: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK till at least the end 2028. We cannot accept applicants who require visa sponsorship for this role. 

Closing date for applications: 12th June 2024, 12noon

Expected interview dates:

• First Stage Interviews (zoom): 17-21st June 2024 (TBC)
• Second Stage Interviews (in-person): 24-25th June 2024 (TBC). Step free access and accessible bathroom available. 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme 

We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We aim to apply the same dedication to a flourishing diversity of people and wildlife on our planet through our programmes and in our working environment and strive to make this environment open and inclusive for everyone.

For more information about the role and Synchronicity Earth, please see the HR Manager - Recruitment Pack.

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with The Ernest Cook Trust to find their new Development Surveyor.

The Ernest Cook Trust is an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning. Their mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.

Title:Development Surveyor

Salary:£38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Working Pattern:Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract Type:Permanent

Location:Hybrid

In this new role as a Development Surveyor at the Trust, you'll play an important part in advancing the Trusts Property Strategy, taking forward capital projects, in support of extending charitable impact and growing the Trusts income to do so. Working closely with the Property Director, you'll lead multiple capital projects of differing scales and varying timelines, focusing on the redevelopment of rural assets, brownfield sites, and new developments focused on rural land and property.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a proven track record in managing development projects, with a focus on rural property.

• Have an understanding of rural property characteristics and relevant legal frameworks.

• Be motivated and results driven with a commitment to excellence.

• Be detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for Applications: ASAP, rolling basis

We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Consultant Murray Lawson on [email protected]

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy here: https://www.percival.org/privacy

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Senior Communications Manager

Partnerships

REQ000763

£42,573 pa

Woking GU21 4LL /Hybrid Working

This is your opportunity to make a real difference through your career in communications. Help WWF bring our world back to life and play your part in building a sustainable future.

WWF is looking for a strategic communications specialist to support our high-impact private sector partnerships.

We’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead a range of WWF’s communications activities, primarily those we deliver through our partnerships with major companies. This role will see you working at the heart of our award-winning partnerships to engage consumer audiences and/or drive change in a key industries.

You will lead the development and delivery of innovative comms plans, which may involve working closely with counterparts at our partner companies and coordinating with WWF’s comms delivery teams.

This role would suit someone with a proven track record in leading communications campaigns in a complex stakeholder landscape, either in-house with brand or NGO, or at an agency. This experience could come from any sector.                               

WWF works in partnership with businesses to achieve our mission of building a future where people and nature thrive. Collaborating with some of the world’s leading companies, we’re accelerating sustainable business practices and inspiring new audiences to join our movement for nature.

If you have the skills to help us achieve our mission, please visit our website via the link to complete the online registration and submit a copy of your CV with cover letter highlighting why this role is for you.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re

looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us and help bring our world back to life.

About Salix

We’re Salix Finance, but we’re not a bank.

Our mission is to enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero. We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and to remove more households from fuel poverty.

As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. We also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. We were created in 2004 and have been growing ever since. We now employ 200 people. We are committed and passionate about supporting governments to reach their ambitious net zero targets. We are proud and excited to be on the journey with them.

The Role

This role will support the Financial Controller to deliver a high-quality payments and cash management service. The role of the Cash and Payments Manager is to oversee the Operational Finance team (3 people) and be responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on all cash transactions. You will manage cash management systems and processes, recommending and implementing any improvements to current processes and controls.

You will review and approve bi-weekly supplier/expenses payment runs ensuring that there is sufficient cash available and review, sample check and provide second stage approval for payment run files on the banking systems to ensure accurate payments.

The postholder will have strong leadership skills, a positive attitude and will take pride in getting a job done to the highest standards.  You will have the personal motivation to work in a fast-paced environment and be responsive to changing demands. 

What you will need to succeed

•  A strong background in transactional finance – particularly accounts payable
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of process improvement

What Salix can offer you?

• The chance to join an organisation at the forefront of decarbonising the public sector.
• £45,000-£50,000pa dependent on experience.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and up to 3 additional days during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working – 1 day a week in the London
• Contributory pension scheme (we will match up to 10% of your contribution)

About Us:

Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) is at the forefront of nature conservation, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and recovering natural habitats across Kent and beyond. Our Wilder Kent 2030 Strategy (WK2030) sets ambitious targets through groundbreaking projects like the Wilder Blean Initiative, Kentish Chough reintroduction, Pine Marten reintroduction, and Nature-Based Solutions. These complex projects require dynamic collaboration across our organisation, pushing the boundaries of conservation.

The Role:
We are seeking a visionary Head of Strategic Conservation Initiatives to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this crucial role, you will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of our projects using our Project Management Framework (PMF) based on the internationally renowned Conservation Open Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead the development and execution of high-impact conservation projects, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
Collaboration: Partner with the SLT and the wider Trust to coordinate resources and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams.
Financial Oversight: Oversee project budgets and finances, implementing robust risk management practices.
Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance our project development and delivery processes.
Reporting: Provide regular progress reports to the SLT, trustees, and funders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

About You:

Experience: Proven track record in managing complex projects, programmes, and initiatives, especially in multi-disciplinary environments.
Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic mindset with a focus on process improvement.
Communication: Superior communication skills for effective reporting and team development.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: Engage with and directly influence cutting-edge conservation projects that set industry standards.
Dynamic Team: Be part of a well-resourced and ambitious organisation that embraces bold opportunities.
Impactful Work: Play a leadership role in achieving the transformative goals of our Wilder Kent 2030 Strategy.
Professional Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and make a significant impact to our goals.

If you are a proactive, strategic leader with a deep passion for conservation, we want to hear from you.

Kent Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

REF-214 471

We are seeking an experienced and successful corporate fundraising professional to join our Development Team as Corporate Partnerships Manager, Strategic Accounts (maternity cover). You will be responsible for building relationships with and working with some of the leading companies in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you manage an existing portfolio of partners and deliverables, inclusive of our high value Corporate Members, whilst developing new engagement opportunities with existing and potentially new partners. You will have a good track record in fundraising from companies and delivering partnership activities, successfully retaining and developing relationships with companies. You will understand strategic account management, fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, sound analytical skills, a highly professional approach and experience of achieving financial and activity targets.  The ability to work collaboratively across teams is essential, and you will ideally have experience of line-management and of working in a large and complex organisation. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements. 

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!

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 as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Species Recovery Partnership Manager - Northern Ireland (Fixed-Term)
Reference: MAY20244261
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term for 2.5 years
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Rethink Nature is a partnership of seven leading species conservation organisations whose aim is ‘to combine their extensive knowledge and experience to catalyse the action that species need across the four nations of the UK’.  We have received funding from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to set up a Species Recovery Partnership for NI to strengthen and build the Rethink partnership in NI, and work with government, other eNGOs and key stakeholders to better deliver key outcomes for species. You will work on behalf of the Partnership but be managed by the Head of Species at RSPB NI, and will be responsible for managing the Partnership Administrator. You will also work closely with Rethink Nature UK's Species Advocacy Lead. The role holder can be based anywhere in the UK but will be expected to travel to Northern Ireland (Belfast) approximately once every two months.

What's the role about?

We are looking for a highly organised and passionate individual with a good working knowledge of priority species in NI, the mechanisms needed to deliver for them, and the ability to bring stakeholders together. You will be responsible for managing the project to sure that that the following key outcomes are delivered within budget and on time.

• A set of Species Recovery Principles for NI
• A cross-taxa list of highest priority species for NI and concise species action plans (cSAPs) for these species
• A 3-day facilitated workshop to agree on the prioritised list and how the cSAPs and the bid will be developed.
• A NI Species bid, similar to those in GB (Species on the Edge, Back from the Brink, Natur Am Byth), to deliver the critical actions outlined in the cSAPs. This would form the basis of a bid to NLHF for development and delivery funding for a NI species bid.
• A document outlining the key policy and legislative changes needed to deliver for species in Northern Ireland and associated advocacy to ensure it gains attention and influences change.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority
• Organising meetings, facilitated workshops and events
• Excellent written, spoken communication and presentation skills for a wide variety of audiences
• Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc)
• Demonstrable ability to manage project budgets and changes within projects
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• Project Management Qualification or appropriate training
• Educated to degree or HND level in a biological or environmental science, or equivalent experience.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of priority species in NI and main mechanisms for delivery of conservation action
• Knowledge of operating environment in NI
• Experience of working with external stakeholders such as statutory agencies and other eNGOs

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 17th June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27 June 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.

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

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

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

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.

Position: UK Fisheries Transparency Advocacy Officer & Coordinator

Employer: Environmental Justice Foundation

Based: London – EJF has hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time

Salary range: £40,000-48,000 per year (dependent upon experience)

Position overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading UK NGOs dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring our ocean. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) will be working with Client Earth and Open Seas to promote UK leadership in improving domestic and international fisheries transparency and governance to end illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and related abuses.

This is a new coalition which pools the expertise of three leading NGOs in the marine space to improve the UK’s anti-IUU fishing systems and policies and to promote UK leadership on ocean governance and fisheries transparency across the world, such as through its spearheading of the IUU Fishing Action Alliance. We are intent on driving positive policy change at a UK-wide level towards sustainable and legal fishing, prioritising increased transparency in the UK fisheries sector, and endorsement and adoption of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, which is the bedrock of our work. We are also encouraging the UK, as a significant global market for seafood, to work closely with other markets, such as the EU, the USA or Japan, to harmonise policies to stop IUU fishing. To make this happen, we are engaging with key decision-makers, strengthening relationships with the seafood industry and the NGO community, and using media engagement strategically.

To oversee the delivery of these objectives, we seek a full-time Advocacy Officer & Coordinator to drive positive change in the UK Government and Parliament and coordinate our project's successful management. You will have excellent advocacy, public relations and organisational skills and can work with a highly motivated and diverse team. You also possess great written and verbal communication skills, initiative and professional drive. Experience in working within coalitions and on fisheries policy are advantages.

Responsibilities

Advocacy delivery:

• Drive the coalition’s policy and advocacy goals towards the UK Government, parliamentarians, advisers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver effective advocacy strategies
• Draft persuasive, concise policy briefs that demonstrate why transparent fisheries benefit the UK, the devolved regions, and the UK’s relations with other countries.
• Support cross-party advocacy efforts in London in parallel to coalition efforts in Edinburgh.
• Help craft meaningful communication materials for both traditional and online media.
• Engage the UK seafood industry and retailers where needed to push for joint action towards policy-makers.
• Organise meetings and events to achieve policy goals.

Strategic coordination:

• Act as the focal point for the coalition's three NGOs, managing and overseeing the delivery of coalition outputs.
• Convene broader meetings with other NGOs working on relevant issues to update them on progress and seek inputs and perspectives.
• Ensure coalition processes are respected and coordinate the further development of the coalition’s strategy, vision, and mission.
• Advise and creatively support partner organisations in designing and implementing campaign strategies to achieve set objectives and outcomes.
• Organise and chair the coalition’s in-person meetings and regular update calls.

Project implementation support:

• Support the project team in implementing our clear objectives and allocating resources to various outcomes/outputs. Ensure that work plans and deadlines are adhered to or adjusted if needed.
• Facilitate discussion, negotiation, consensus-building and decision-making within the coalition. Although each coalition partner is responsible for designing and implementing their work plan and strategies, your guidance is essential to ensure that goals are met and progress is tracked.
• Oversee the project budget with support from EJF’s COO, including creating annual budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring all expenditures on planned activities are done on time.

Requirements

• Experience: At least three years experience in policy and public relations roles, preferably within environmental or advocacy organisations, or in government. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a collaborative and positive attitude. Strategic and pragmatic thinker, ideally with expertise in policy and advocacy. Have a proactive attitude and an ability to function on your own initiative with limited supervision.
• Experience working in partnerships: Great interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills. and the ability to apply a structured and flexible approach are essential.
• Education/relevant experience: Relevant experience or degree in public policy or relations, environmental policy, political science, economics, organisational management or any relevant field is an advantage.
• Language skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Passion for conservation and human rights: Genuine interest in bringing about policy change on marine conservation, biodiversity, human rights and environmental issues.
• Travel: Availability for travel within the UK and potentially Europe.

What we offer

• The position will be based in EJF’s office on Exmouth Market in London, with EJF acting as the formal employer.
• Annual leave starting at 22 days that increases with every year of service. EJF’s offices are also closed between Christmas and New Year, giving additional paid leave.
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
• ‘Cycle to work’ programme.
• Pension contribution that increases with time of service.
• A highly motivated and open-minded team of committed colleagues and the opportunity to develop and implement compelling propositions to deliver campaign and organisational goals.
• An excellent opportunity to build experience working directly with some of the UK’s most renowned conservation organisations.
• The position offers excellent opportunities for your professional growth and personal development.

Applications: Please send your CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this job to the email address provided. Please title your email ‘UK Fisheries Transparency Advocacy Officer & Coordinator’.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage applications from underrepresented candidates in the sector. If you feel you would be a good fit for this role but are unsure if you meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Closing date for applications: We would like to fill this position as soon as possible and will consider incoming applications until the 14th June 2024. We therefore recommend that you apply in good time before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Head of Research and Monitoring Unit 

Scotland and NI 

£48,606 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4276) 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Scotland 

About the role 

As the Head of Research and Monitoring Unit (RMU), Scotland and Northern Ireland you will contribute to the strategic direction of Sustrans' evidencing work. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to RMU, working alongside the Director of Evidence and Insight and RMU’s Senior Leadership Team. 

RMU conducts evaluation and research to assure the delivery of Sustrans impact and influence policy, investment and practice in support of Sustrans’ vision.

You will drive a culture change in Sustrans where impact is central to the operation, and this is understood and acted upon at all levels; you will identify areas of the Sustrans Scotland delivery portfolio in which impact can be improved; and you will empower colleagues to think creatively, pragmatically and collaboratively about developing outputs that are useable, objective, efficient and timely. 

This senior leadership role is about shaping resourcing in response to changes in funding, evidencing and communicating the value of investment in active travel, and demonstrating the value added by Sustrans’ role.

Acting as the senior-level interface between the RMU, Sustrans Scotland and Transport Scotland, you will enable the generation of high-quality evidence, use this material to support service improvement in delivery by Sustrans in Scotland and partners, and engage Transport Scotland, providing justification of their investment and advocacy for future policy and investment decisions. 

This role also covers similar activity Northern Ireland, but due to the balance of investment the role is more heavily focused on Scotland than on Northern Ireland. The brief is similar for Northern Ireland, but the delivery and evidencing portfolios are much smaller, with a focus on developing more evidencing and evaluation operations in NI. 

We offer true hybrid working, a mix of home working and time within our new Hubs in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with flexible working patterns to suit individual circumstances. On occasion, there will be travel, and possible overnight stays required. 

About you   

An experienced senior leader, you will build relationships easily at all levels; adapting your communication skills to engage and influence people, as well as a proven record of successful working strategically with a diverse range of partners. These skills and experience are key, as you will be the primary point of connection between Sustrans’ evidencing work and senior stakeholders within Transport Scotland.

 You should have experience of resource management, including managing and implementing change initiatives. You should have demonstrable experience of delivery to deadlines and within budget, including scoping, designing and effective implementation of project work and you should have an awareness of key data sources on active and sustainable travel, allowing you to advise colleagues at a strategic level.

 It would be advantageous for you to have knowledge of the political and funding context for walking and cycling initiatives in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but it is not essential. 

 We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working 

Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 

Staff volunteer days 

24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 

We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 

Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

Discount benefits 

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 

Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 11 June 2024

Interviews will take place during the week of 24 June 2024 

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.  

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.  

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.  

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.   

Application Closing Date: 21st June 2024 at 23:00 GMT
Location: Remote within the UK through a hybrid work model preferred; strong preference for individuals in the greater London area to ensure team continuity and collaboration with episodic in-person office days in London as needed and prescribed by the organisation. This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.
Term: Full Time- 35 hours a week
Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK
Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, and internal pay policies including equity considerations, and budget. Due to how salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £42,500 per annum.
Benefits: We are in the process of improving our benefits package, to include a 10% pension contribution, remote and flexible work arrangements, generous family and sick leave, an employee assistance programme, health and life insurance, death in service x 4 salaries, income protection, and annual leave of 28 days plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks, and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action. Global Greengrants Fund believes solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global network of people on the frontlines and donors comes together to support communities to protect their ways of life and our planet. Because when local people have a say in the health of their food, water, and resources, they are forces for change.

Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of nine staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.

In 2024, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative and self-steering – we call this our transformative journey. The Finance and Grants Officer needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and can remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.

The Role

Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in collaborating across teams to support finance and grantmaking. They are responsible for the smooth running of all transactional processes for grants, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting. They will also lead on any applicable system enhancements thus offering a critical and wide-ranging systems support role for the grantmaking charity. They will ensure that financial transactions are properly allocated, recorded, and maintained and assist in the preparation of audit data as well as supporting project reporting to aid in the preparation of the annual statutory audit and project reports.

As part of the finance and operations team, they will join a growing team currently staffed by four members in the UK. In the present accountability structures, the Finance and Grants Officer, GGF UK is line managed by the Director of Finance and Operations, GGF UK while building and working in more collaborative ways.

The Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, social justice, feminist, gender, human rights, and/or grantmaking organisation. They demonstrate knowledge and experience in charity/nonprofit grant accounting/financial issues and dealing with both financial and grant information and processes, understand accounting principles, and have knowledge of accounting, grantmaking, and budgeting processes. They have cash management, banking, and payment experiences. They demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to ensure the accuracy of work and demonstrate precise attention to detail. They will have the skills to give, receive, and work with feedback constructively. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. Multiple language skills would be ideal, while English fluency is a must.

The right candidate will understand GGF’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of GGF and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.

How to Apply

Applications need to be submitted through GGF UK’s recruitment platform (Rippling) by June 21st, 2024 at 23:00 GMT. To apply, please apply via the link in the 'apply via website' button which will redirect you to GGF UK's recruitment platform  (Rippling) and a detailed job description. You will be required to upload a current CV and complete a set of screening questions which will need to be submitted in English. If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. 

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a leading environmental organisation to recruit for a newly created vacancy – Senior Marketing and Communications Manager. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, and the organisation operates with a hybrid working policy both remotely and from their Cambridge office.

The Senior Marketing and Communications Manager will monitor project delivery, manage staff resource and represent the charity at internal and external meetings and events. Responsibilities include driving audience segmentation and persona development to inform targeted and personalised communication approaches. You will oversee the planning, development, and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, ensuring a cohesive and effective message delivery. In addition you will lead cross-functional teams to integrate campaigns seamlessly, incorporating digital, traditional, and experiential elements. You will assist in the development and management of the marketing & communications budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact.

The successful candidate will have excellent experience in marketing and communications having worked in a senior role previously and having line managed a marketing or communications function. You will have demonstrable experience of nurturing and developing the skillset and capability within your team, and will enjoy coaching and mentoring. In addition to managing the marketing and communications function on a day to day basis you will also bring the experience to support more strategically and have the gravitas and confidence to influence senior level stakeholders. Experience of working in the not for profit or the environmental sector is not essential to this role, however experience of supporting a fundraising function with marketing and communications would be beneficial. 

To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications for this vacancy on a rolling basis therefore we encourage candidates to apply ASAP.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Job Description – Supporter Retention Manager (Individual Giving)

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Public Fundraising

Location: London Hybrid working: Mondays office-based, rest of the week flex.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours

Salary: £39,414-£41,488

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.

About FareShare 

FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are the only charity operating on a national scale, in partnership with our network, to redistribute edible surplus food to over a million people across the UK​.

In addition to providing food, these charities and community groups help tackle the root causes of poverty and provide vital services such as domestic violence shelters, breakfast and after school clubs and older people’s lunch clubs​. Thanks to the surplus food from FareShare, our network is supporting people to have better access to food, form stronger connections and reduce isolation to improve mental health​.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The Role

FareShare has a dynamic fundraising department that has seen incredible growth in support in an incredibly short space of time. We are now looking for a proven Supporter Retention Manager to join us as we embark on our next phase of deepening engagement with current and new supporters.

This newly created role is an integral part of the Fundraising team’s growth plans to become a £40 million income generating team.

Working closely with the Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Experience Manager (Fundraising Operations) and the wider Fundraising team, the post-holder will lead on stewardship campaigns encompassing Warm Appeals, Regular Giving asks, Supporter newsletters and cross-sell campaigns across FareShare’s audiences. Line management of an Individual Giving Officer (or Assistant) may form part of the roles and responsibilities further down the line.

The role offers a fantastic opportunity for a proven Individual Giving professional to help drive innovation in supporter retention and development and make a decisive contribution to a high-performing team.

Main areas of responsibility

1.Plan and deliver the Warm Appeals programme in line with agreed budget targets and annual workplans

• Campaign manage the Cash Appeals programme at all stages, from initial planning through to supplier management and post-campaign analysis
• Develop and implement a rolling programme of Regular Giving Asks.

2.Develop and manage a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the initial touchpoint through to longer-term giving

• Work with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager on planning, delivering and managing a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the point of acquisition
• Actively monitor Supporter attrition levels and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
• Hold regular catch-ups with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager to optimise collaborative working across both teams
• Keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques in Supporter Stewardship and apply learnings as appropriate on retention initiatives.

3.Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns

• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team on new and existing income generation opportunities.

4.General duties

• Provide support to the Individual Giving team where necessary.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the criteria, outlined above, that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Demonstrable track record in planning, implementing and managing Supporter Stewardship programmes
• Data Selection, Targeting and Segmentation experience
• Experience of working with fundraising budgets
• Experience of working with and managing suppliers including Marketing agencies
• Demonstrable track record in growing income from Individual Giving audiences
• Experience of writing post-campaign reports for a range of audiences
• Experience of using Salesforce CRM

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Strong project management, prioritisation and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and practice.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable understanding of Supporter Acquisition
• An interest in the impact of food waste on the environment
• An interest in food poverty and its causes

Values and behaviours

• A commitment to Equality and Diversity
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• An empathy with Volunteers and an understanding of their needs
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
• Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan