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FareShare
Job Description – Supply Chain and Logistics Officer (Charity Food Supply)
Reporting to: Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Location: Hybrid with regular travel to London/Sheffield
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours, Full Time
Salary: National operational- £26,138-£27,513 and London operational £28,731-£30,243.
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 national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. During 2020, we redistributed 113 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.
Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.
The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
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
This important role sits within our Supply Chain and Logistics team, responsible for processing offers of surplus food from our food partners into our network of Regional Centres and the wider community. This role is essential in ensuring that the food we are offered reaches the thousands of charities and community groups we support across the UK.
The role is a combination of customer service provision and supply chain coordination with a strong data focus. You will analyse varied datasets to decide how food is distributed across our Network to ensure optimal and sustainable distribution. You will also be responsible for continuing and championing the high levels of customer service we provide to the food industry and our network of Regional Centres.
You will work closely with FareShare’s food suppliers, transport partners, and our Regional Centres to identify and overcome operational challenges to distribution. The successful candidate will also work closely with our Food Commercial team to ensure our food partners receive excellent operational support and customer service. We are continually evolving our processes and you will work within a culture of continuous improvement to improve operations within the team.
It is essential that you are passionate about our vision, ensuring that no good food goes to waste. We are looking for organised people who are good at multi-tasking and problem solving. Your time management skills will be exceptional and you will be comfortable working under pressure. You will be data savvy, and confident to manage feedback to various stakeholders with astute analyses and recommendations.
Main areas of responsibility
Food Industry Customer Service
- Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring offers are responded to and processed within agreed service level requirements
- Work closely with the Food Commercial Managers, providing feedback and reporting on service issues and attending meetings and site visits as appropriate
- Assist Food Team with insight and feedback from food businesses, capturing key account information in our CRM system
Regional Centre allocation
- Adhere to the requirements of the Network Service Level Agreement
- Work with the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager to match food supplied to Regional Centre needs, always working to maximise surplus redistribution and minimise waste
- Ensure that offers are allocated in an efficient and timely manner according to network needs and agreed priorities to maximise social impact of surplus food
- Using our CRM system, maintain timely records of accounts, allocations, offers and case management
- Maintain high standards of customer service to the Network and Operations teams and develop respectful and effective working relationships with the Regional Centres.
- Build your understanding of our Network and your relationship with Regional Centres through a programme of regular site visits in collaboration with the Network Development Managers
- Work with the Network Development Managers and Food Supply & Services Managers to identify opportunities to maximise and grow redistributed food volumes
Logistics and transport
- Work with Commercial Managers and hauliers to implement best practice processes and reduce costs for FareShare whilst maximising acceptance of food
- Work with hauliers to plan transport requirements and ensure that we are able to meet network demand
- Work with Regional Centres to coordinate and plan routes for internal FareShare logistics
- Reactively solve transport issues throughout the working day
Data and Analysis
- Use FareShare PowerBI reports to ensure optimal product allocation within contract requirements
- Specify, build, monitor and analyse Salesforce reports to increase efficiency of allocation
- Use dashboards to monitor network issues
- Lead regional network agreement service level review meetings
- Report on data integrity issues to the Network Analyst
Team coordination and representation
- Support the Team providing assistance and cover when required e.g. during busy periods, annual leave and sickness to ensure an even spread of work across the team
- Support the training of new team members
- Represent the Supply Chain and Logistics team at network cluster and food category meetings
- Deputise for the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager when required
- Keep team process instructions up to date Project support
- Act as Supply Chain and Logistics team lead on cross functional projects as required alongside stakeholders including: retailers, funders, and strategic food partners
- Project review; share learnings with the Supply Chain and Logistics team
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of food insecurity and sustainability issues, and passion for the mission and values of FareShare
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Evidenced problem solving ability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent organisation skills – able to prioritise with competence managing ongoing projects alongside reactive daily tasks
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel and Word
- Self-starter, ability to work within clearly defined and agreed parameters with limited supervision
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders and third parties
- Ability to handle and analyse data, spotting trends in data and reports
- Experience of working in a fast paced and pressured operations role
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Advanced Excel skills and abilities to analyse and manipulate large datasets
- Salesforce or similar CRM system experience
- Supply chain and logistics background
- Experience of working as part of a project team with some responsibility for delivery of a project
Competencies and Behaviours
- Treating people with respect, being inclusive
- A natural inclination for problem solving
- Comfortable in a busy working environment managing competing pressures
- A desire for continuous improvement in individual and team processes and responsibilities
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
Job description
Are you an administrative all rounder with experience across a wide range of resource functions (office administration, health and safety, purchasing and bookkeeping) with a keen interest in sustainability?
We are looking for someone to champion sustainability across the organisation and lead the development and implementation of Plantlife’s carbon footprint reduction programme aswell as provide professional support to colleagues across a range of administrative functions.
This is an interesting, varied role within the finance and operations team and the role is key in enabling colleagues to work effectively, efficiently and safely by providing the right accommodation and equipment and serving on the Health, Safety & Welfare Committee. The role also provides support within the finance team, helping to maintain the smooth running of the busy function.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Are you up for the challenge?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is an administrative all-rounder, with experience across a wide range of resource functions including office administration, purchasing and bookkeeping, who shares our compassion and commitment for the conservation of plants and fungi.
A team player, you will be keen to work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure they have the most effective resources available to them, and to assist them with your expertise.
You will be particularly interested in the opportunity to develop and implement a carbon reduction and sustainability programme, enthusing colleagues and championing the programme throughout Plantlife.
What will you be doing?
This is a broad ranging role and you will need to be comfortable with having a varied work life.
You will be experienced in the arena of supply and purchasing, with a particular focus and desire to positively influence our carbon emission reduction goals and the wider sustainability of Plantlife as guided by the Sustainable Development Goals.
Experienced in the provision of office facilities, facility and contract management, and a desire to learn and promote high quality health and safety practices across all areas of our work
We are offering the role hybrid- Salisbury office and home working.There will be a requirement to attend our Salisbury office at least once a week and there will be occasional travel across the UK.
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's and we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference in tackling the nature and climate crises, helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
THE ROLE
The Engagement and Communications Officer (ECO) is part of an exciting new ‘Building Capacity Project’ which seeks to develop the skills and capacity of communities on the west coast of Scotland to deliver the aims of the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest i.e. protect and restore Scotland’s globally important temperate rainforest. The Woodland Trust has secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for this project's initial two-year ‘development’ phase.
The ECO will support the Project Development Manager, project team members and local staff working in three landscape-scale project ‘hubs’ (in Argyll, Morvern and Torridon). The role will provide opportunities for audiences to connect with Scotland’s rainforest and build the skills and capacity needed to sustainably restore it. This involves working with communities, organisations and specialists to a) raise awareness of Scotland’s rainforest, b) facilitate volunteering, on-the-job training and the sharing of learning about how to restore it, and c) inspire a long-term commitment to look after it.
The ECO will plan and deliver communications and engagement activities during the project's development phase, and support the Project Development Manager to create a comprehensive activity plan for the delivery phase. This includes surveying audiences to benchmark attitudes; managing a launch event; using existing (or establishing new) local and regional communication channels to reach audiences and share progress; co-developing with partners a series of meaningful engagement opportunities; supporting project ‘hubs’ to develop their own communications and engagement plans and monitoring the impact of project activities.
This is an 18-month fixed-term position. Should our funding bid for the subsequent five-year ‘delivery’ phase be successful, we hope the ECO will remain in post to support the delivery of these plans.
THE CANDIDATE
You will have experience building relationships with a range of stakeholders including community organisations and are comfortable collaborating and engaging effectively for different outcomes e.g. learning, consultation or facilitation.
You will be able to confidently organise and deliver a range of events from online webinars to community gatherings; have working knowledge of using social media for marketing, capturing interesting content and writing engaging stories, and you’ll be happy self-managing a diverse and varied workload.
Plus you’ll have experience working as part of a project team, supporting funding bids, budgeting for, and reporting on the impact of your activity. Oh and have a genuine interest in Scotland’s rainforest of course!
A full UK driving licence is required so you can travel across the west coast when required. Access to your own vehicle would be ideal.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to understand better what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Make it Count’ and ‘Explore’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
(For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description.)
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice.
As the Monitoring & Rights Manager at RFUK, you will drive forward our strategy to empower frontline communities to monitor and defend their rights and to bring about systemic change in the management and protection of tropical forests. With a proven track record in programme management, you will ensure successful implementation of high-impact projects together with our local partners including the roll out of our innovative ForestLink real-time monitoring system. You'll propose ways to strengthen and expand the programme, coordinate with key stakeholders, and represent this work externally. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, your responsibilities include programme management and development, support to local partners and staff management.
Person specifications
The Monitoring & Rights Manager should hold a Master's Degree in law, anthropology, or international development, with 3 to 5 years of project management experience in charity or international development. Fluency in English and French is required, with a strong grasp of forest governance and human rights issues, particularly in West and Central Africa.
Essential skills include leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and financial management, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Personal attributes include a commitment to defending human rights, cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel up to 16 weeks per year, including to remote areas, is necessary.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they believe they may not fully meet all the requirements. Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their suitability for the role in their cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
World Land Trust
Summary
World Land Trust (WLT) is at the forefront of international conservation efforts through our programme of land purchase and land acquisition in collaboration with our international partners, including the development of carbon and other payments for ecosystem services projects. WLT is seeking a Technical Officer whose role will be to support our Conservation Programmes team, working closely with the Senior Technical Officer and Director of Conservation for the development and monitoring of conservation projects and communication of the organisation’s conservation impact.
Working with World Land Trust
WLT is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching beyond its 30th year of operation the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forest in Belize, to become an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track record, working with more than 52 overseas conservation NGOs on protection of threatened habitats. WLT has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity and transparency.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for applicants with an excellent knowledge of spatial and ecological data analyses, and monitoring and GIS will be essential for this role. Our preference is for a candidate with experience in fieldwork and biodiversity conservation. You will have good communication skills, be able to work independently as well as in close collaboration with colleagues and be able to translate technical reports and assessments to a wide range of audiences. You will be passionate about wildlife conservation and committed to furthering the mission and ethos of WLT.
This post is available up to our full-time hours of 35 hours per week. Whilst our offices are located in Halesworth, Suffolk, we know that our staff have valued the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, encouraging early conversations around options for hybrid working to enable remote connection and collaboration. We believe that this supports our staff to achieve their full potential at work and to maintain a healthy work life balance to do the things that are important to them. All employees as a minimum are required to attend face-to-face Staff Quarterly Away Days in Suffolk and regular team meetings, along with any additional meetings/planning days relevant to the team where we feel it’s important to have that face-to-face interaction to build and maintain working relationships.
We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to us in this process is your skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to do the job and that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member!
Applications
For the full application packs including job descriptions and person specifications, along with details of how to apply, please follow the link to our website. Closing date: 09:00am on Friday 07 June. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 June 2024. Please note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer, Enterprise to support the design, implementation and knowledge exchange of conservation enterprises and related local sustainable finance mechanisms that generate finance for conservation and/or improve the livelihoods of local communities at Fauna & Flora’s projects around the world.
You will be supporting business model development, private sector partnerships, project management, fundraising, capacity development and communications. You will work closely with our regional programme and partners in 20-plus countries, who are working on the ground to deliver conservation impact.
You will be a highly motivated and organised individual, looking to apply your expertise in business and finance to solve conservation challenges. You will have an understanding of developing business plans and developing financial models. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise across teams and cultures as well as from rural entrepreneurs to corporates and investors. You will enjoy applying your business skills to complex issues and explaining these in plain and accessible language. You will have excellent facilitation, training and coaching skills and passionate about supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills while being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills.
Fluency in English is essential and French is highly desirable. Knowledge of language relevant to Fauna & Flora’s work, such as Bahasa, Swahili, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish, will be highly valuable.
Fauna & Flora is part of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative in The David Attenborough Building, providing a great platform for collaboration with other conservation organisations and University of Cambridge departments and institutions. You will be joining a diverse team with global responsibilities and the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.
This position will be based in Cambridge with international travel as required to meet project needs.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is 20th May, 2024. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 27th May, 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gwent Wildlife Trust's vision is of people close to nature in a landscape rich in wildlife.
Established in 1963, we share decades of ecological experience, learning and evidence to protect wild places and wildlife with and for the people of Gwent. We are part of a movement of 5 Wildlife Trusts in Wales and 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, Isle of Man and Alderney.
Gwent Wildlife Trust is now looking for an inspirational leader to take the Trust into the next chapter of its important work where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the CEO will have a passion for wildlife and provide overall strategic direction and operational responsibility to a well-established and highly motivated team, all acting as a strong force for wildlife conservation across a highly distinctive and beautiful part of Wales.
The closing date for this role is 24th June 2024.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Development:
- Providing strong and visible strategic leadership for the Trust as a whole, both internally and externally
- Directing, inspiring and motivating staff and volunteers
- Supporting and working with the Senior Management Team on the development and implementation of the Trust’s long-term strategy, through development and delivery of annual business plans and associated budgets and KPIs
- Providing strong financial and budgetary management oversight and focus the development of diverse and sustainable income sources
- Ensuring that management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values and strategy of the Trust
- Role modelling the values and behaviours of Gwent Wildlife Trust to continue developing a positive high-performance culture
External Relations and People Contacts:
- Be a persuasive and influential advocate, raising the profile of Gwent Wildlife Trust, The Wildlife Trusts, and the importance of nature in solving society’s challenges
- Develop and enhance relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners
- Support the Senior Management Team to develop contacts with key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships
- Engage with key decision-makers including SMs, MPs, Local Authorities, local councillors, corporate leaders, and community champions, to position the Trust and promote its objectives
- Support the Senior Management Team with major fundraising initiatives
- Co-operate and collaborate with the The Wildlife Trust central team, other Wildlife Trusts in Wales and across the UK
Organisational and Operational Management to include:
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the Chairman, Honorary Officers and Trustees to ensure lawful and effective governance
- Lead the Trust’s Senior Management Team including holding monthly one to one meeting and annual appraisals
- Oversee financial management systems, ensuring the timely preparation and effective achievement of annual budgets
- Co-develop and deliver an annual Business Plan which aligns with the 2030 Strategy
- Oversee compliance with all statutory requirements (including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Employment Law, GDPR, etc.)
- Ensure effective communication with staff, trustees and volunteers
- Work with the trustees to implement appropriate risk management systems
- Deepen the Trusts commitment to the Welsh language
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to develop and foster a legacy pipeline and increase our donations from Trusts and Foundations to help achieve our vision of a wilder Derbyshire.
In this role, you will lead legacy income by initiating, managing and developing a comprehensive programme of cultivation and stewardship activities for legacy pledgers. You will develop and implement a programme to meet our income targets from Trusts and Foundations, writing compelling fundraising bids that tell our story.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement
- Climate Perks (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport)
- 9.5% employer pension contribution
- Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career
- A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills
- A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere
About you
This role might be right for you if you:
- Have previous experience of working as a fundraiser for a charity, business development or a customer facing role.
- Are self-motivated with experience of working towards income generation targets.
- Are confident at coordinating budgets and reporting
- Can work effectively with self motivation.
- Can comfortably communicate our work to a range of stakeholders with passion and enthusiasm.
- Have an agile mindset to be able to respond and react quickly to change and opportunities.
We are happy to talk flexible working!
This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 3rd June 2024
About Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed. As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the wider charity and conservation sector, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Are you empathetic, creative, and digitally savvy?
Do you love nurturing relationships with donors, and engaging them with a cause they love?
And are you highly organised when it comes to planning and managing projects?
This role joins our Fundraising Team to inspire members and donors to support Surfers Against Sewage and protect the ocean.
Leading our membership, donor development, and legacy programmes, you’ll help raise +£3mil in total each year as a team, to fund our ocean-saving campaigns. You’ll develop and deliver the membership programme, ensuring members feel valued as an integral part of the SAS community, and communicate the impact of their support.
Taking an insight-led approach, and working closely with our Senior IG & Supporter Engagement Officer (Acquisition), you’ll ensure new members and donors have an exceptional onboarding journey, as well as ongoing stewardship. You’ll also work together to plan and deliver annual appeals, collaborating and coordinating with teams across the charity to raise significant unrestricted income.
You’ll nurture relationships with our legacy pledgers, in-memory and mid-value donors, both reactively and at key moments throughout the year. And in the longer term, you’ll continue developing and marketing our legacy offering.
If you are intrigued by this opportunity and wish to learn more please visit our website's job opportunities page and download our Recruitment Pack.
Our mission is to engage, inspire and unite communities to protect our oceans, rivers and lakes against sewage and plastic pollution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Technical Officer
We are working with an International Conservation charity, who have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer whose role will be to support the Conservation Programmes team.
Position: GIS Conservation Technical Officer
Location: Hybrid / Suffolk (flexible working available)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,500 per annum
Closing Date: 09:00am on Friday 07 June with interviews expected to be held on Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 June
Please note that the closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
About the Role
The charity is at the forefront of international conservation efforts through their programme of land purchase and land acquisition in collaboration with their international partners, including the development of carbon and other payments for ecosystem services projects. They are seeking a Technical Officer whose role will be to support the Conservation Programmes team, working closely with the Senior Technical Officer and Director of Conservation for the development and monitoring of conservation projects and communication of the organisation’s conservation impact.
About You
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about wildlife conservation and committed to furthering the mission and ethos of the charity, you will need to have the following skills and experience:
- An excellent knowledge of spatial and ecological data analyses, and monitoring and GIS
- Ideally you will have experience in fieldwork and biodiversity conservation
- Be able to translate technical reports and assessments to a wide range of audiences
- The ability to work independently as well as in close collaboration with colleagues
- Good communication skills
About the Organisation
The organisation is based in the UK and is unique within the conservation world. Reaching beyond its 30th year of operation the Trust has grown from small beginnings saving critically threatened forests in Belize, to become an internationally respected conservation organisation with a proven track record, working with more than 30 overseas conservation NGOs on the protection of threatened habitats. It has developed its modus operandi without losing its vision, integrity, and transparency.
You may have experience in areas such as; GIS Analyst, Environment GIS Technician, Environmental Monitoring Assistant, Environmental Monitoring Technician, Ecological Data Analyst, Environmental Data Scientist, Environmental Data Analyst, Ecology Data and Project Manager, Assistant Ecologist, Ecological Technical Advisor, Environmental Technician, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Project Officer
(North of England)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4262)
Part Time 22.5 - 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract: 12 Months fixed term
Base: Hybrid working across either Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us across the England North region supporting our Liveable Cities and Towns and Paths for Everyone programmes, to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling to new and different users.
As a Project Officer, you will organise and deliver engagement activities with local community groups, community leaders, businesses, schools and volunteers on our community led infrastructure and National Cycle Network projects.
You will work with diverse groups within the community who may not currently use the National Cycle Network and enable them to use and look after their local route.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected across the region.
About you
You will have excellent organisational skills, which will be demonstrated in your experience of planning and leading group workshops, organising and running events.
As a confident and clear communicator, you will have good people skills with the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
You will be skilled in motivating and enthusing others, with ability to deliver, engage and work well with a range of people, organisations or communities.
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. 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.
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, 09 June 2024
Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during 24 and 25 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.
The Meridian One Community Garden serves as a space where we focus on cultivating fruit, salad, and vegetable produce. We involve the local community by hosting weekly volunteer gardening sessions, welcoming school visits, and organising various community events.
TCV is seeking a Senior Project Officer with expertise in community engagement, event coordination, and managing community facilities. The garden, which was established one year ago, encompasses facilities such as an office, a community meeting/education room, toilets, and a spacious polytunnel.
The Senior Project Officer will oversee a range of tasks including planning and executing community events, maintaining site Health & Safety, leading volunteers in practical projects like building wooden planters, tending to garden plants, and ensuring timely completion of administrative duties such as procurement, risk assessments, social media updates, and task reporting. They will also lead activities for the under 5’s Nature Explorers group, school visits, themed evening events, and family weekends. Additionally, they'll organise corporate volunteering sessions and cover holiday shifts for the Green Gym gardening program. Previous events have included 'Pampering and Enrichment,' 'Repurpose, Recycle, Reinvent' workshops, and a Black Women in Conservation and Horticulture photo exhibition, as well as our weekend family events featuring free food, music, and arts and crafts activities.
This role involves being friendly and open to various people who visit, from the toddlers attending the Nature Explorers club, to our volunteer gardeners, to senior staff from the local authority. There are two other people working part-time at the garden, and TCV provides thorough training and support from a helpful local team.
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with experience of gardening and/or nature conservation. However, what’s equally important is that the Senior Project Officer has initiative, is welcoming, and comfortable working with a wide range people. We’d therefore welcome applications from candidates who can display those personable qualities, with perhaps experience of working in a community centre setting.
In Spring 2024, TCV will be taking on the management of an additional nearby meanwhile space. The new Senior Project Officer will join us at an exciting time when we begin to turn that space into a new community tree nursery. Working with local people to gather seeds from significant trees in the surrounding area, we aim to grow saplings which will go on to be distributed for planting around London.
Working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Given the nature of the role the Senior Project Officer will need to work from the garden during these times. Occasionally, to avoid lone working in the absence of another colleague, there will be the opportunity to work from home. Weekend family events take place on Saturdays, four times a year and there are approximately six evening events which take place between April to September. This post holder would be expected to attend those evening and weekend events.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
* A full driving licence would be ideal, though not essential, as the post holder has use of a company vehicle.
* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check due to the activities working with children and vulnerable adults.
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.
The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.
The outcomes of our work:
· Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
· Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
· Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
· Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
Join in, feel good.
As part of the People Team, you will support the Head of People with developing a range of culture, learning and development initiatives. You will also take pride in ensuring our employees have an organised and productive office environment that is welcoming and tidy and you will respond to various human resource, recruitment and office related queries, with a supportive, engaging and proactive persona.
Proactive, problem solving approach - You will be the first port of call for employees with office, human resource and recruitment queries. You will be able to go above and beyond to respond to questions, provide support and find solutions to challenges.
Strong communication skills – You will be able to provide effective communication to all members of staff. Your approach will be supportive, positive and friendly.
Office Management – You will have experience in creating a warm office environment that provides our office based employees with everything they need. You will have experience of designing and implementing office related procedures.
Organisational culture, learning and development – You will enjoy designing and developing various employee engagement initiatives that encourage learning and development and an excellent organisational culture.
Maintaining systems – You will have experience in creating and maintaining various administrative systems.
Please visit the Nene Park Trust website for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 PRO RATA £18,000 for 0.6FTE – 21 Hours per week
Contract length: 1 YEAR Fixed Term Contract
Location: Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London or at our Satellite Office in Bow; but we also offer hybrid working.
Responsible to: Head of HR
About Thames21:
Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, community engagement, education and advocacy we bring about effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements to our network of rivers.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job:
This newly created HR Officer position will support the Head of HR in a busy HR function potential for a busy charity. The role will concentrate on the operational and administrative aspects of HR and will also act as a first line support to staff but will also provide administrative support to the Operations Manager. There will also be an opportunity for the HR Officer to get involved in project and research work.
This a part-time role of three days which can be worked in number of ways with either three full days or with less hours across four days, but you will be required to work at least two days in the office.
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Be the first point of contact for general HR queries
· Oversee the HR and recruitment inbox
· Drafting contracts and offer letters
· Produce and place job adverts
· Coordinate and arrange interviews and book meeting rooms
· Manage onboarding documentation for new joiners
· Manage both incoming and outgoing reference requests
· Manage the DBS checks and Safeguarding training systems
· Conduct right to work checks prior to employment
· Work with the Head of HR to ensure HR policies are updated when required
· Updating the Thames21 Org Chart
· Communicate any employment law updates
· Carry out research and other projects as required by the Head of HR
· Manage and maintain the HRIS (Breathe HR)
· Manage and maintain HR files on SharePoint
· Research, source and book training for staff as and when required
· Support the Operations Manager with any Health & Safety administrative tasks as required
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will play a key supporting role to the People Officer, taking pride in ensuring the Trust’s head office is organised, inviting and a welcoming space for both employees and visitors. You will take responsibility for providing a well-stocked office by ordering and managing stationary, consumables and uniform.
With a proactive and organised mind-set, you will form part of a team that delivers outstanding support across the organisation, acting as the first port of call for office, human resource and recruitment queries and working with the wider team to develop learning and development, engagement and culture initiatives.
The Admin Officer role will encompass a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:
- To be the first point of contact at the Trust offices, welcoming office visitors and responding to their enquiries. Working with the wider People Team to ensure Monday – Friday, 9-5 cover office cover.
- To support the People Manager and Head of People with human resource and recruitment administration as required.
- To assist with organising internal events for staff and volunteers.
Please visit the Nene Park Trust website for further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.