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F2F Fundraising Performance Coach
Salary: £30,000 + Car Cash Allowance
Working Hours: 37 Hours Wednesday to Sunday. Weekend Working.
Location: There are 3 roles to be based in different locations. The locations are East & West Midlands, London or North West & Yorkshire & South East. Please follow the link provided to apply for the role with your desired base location.
Full UK Vaild Driving License Essential
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
We are currently recruiting for a F2F Fundraising Performance Coach's. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent fundraising results and fundraising compliance standards and specifically the delivery of performance improvements in our F2F fundraisers through coaching, training, and continuous development. The role will also involve direct fundraising where you will be expected to meet a personal target.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for coaching the performance of multiple teams in the region that will consist of lone workers, pairs of fundraisers to bigger teams as the income plan increases.
- Responsible for an individual fundraising target and set of KPI’s that include inspiring people to become long-term monthly donors, generating income through contactless one-off donations and acquiring newsletter prospecting sign ups in a range of locations including residential door-to-door, town and city centres, private venues, and events and more commonly on our private land, the canal and river Towpaths.
- Acting as a hands-on fundraiser who leads by example, delivering fundraising income through signing up Friends and generating contactless income whilst demonstrating the Canal & River Trust ‘s values and behaviours.
- Generating income and being present on-site to visit fundraising teams, fundraise with them, cover sickness absence, coach performance, provide training & development of fundraisers, reinforce our culture of health & safety, embed compliance standards.
- Provide phone coaching and in-person coaching of fundraisers to support meeting their targets and KPI’s and in individual cases working with fundraisers to improve their results from their current level of performance to the required standard by equipping them with the technical and psychological training to work to their very best.
- Identify training requirements and deliver on and off field training and coaching to grow income.
- Apply the highest standards of professionalism integrity, work ethic and follow the Trust’s code of conduct consistently the core values of Excellence, Caring, Open, Local, and inclusive.
- Undertake mystery shopping, observations and internal quality control auditing of values, behaviour, and fundraising technique.
- Support and deputise for the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager by providing cover when they are on leave to support the regional strategy of inspiring new supporters and generating income through contactless giving to the F2F Fundraising programme. This includes taking responsibility for the regional fundraising targets and KPI’s.
- Working with our partner recruitment agency to arrange interviews, send out communications to candidates and sit on the interview panel with the aim of recruiting and onboarding new F2F fundraisers into the F2F programme.
- Support the delivery of performance incentives and setting up/editing teams on Evergiving and the rota.
- Provision of daily reports of observations and actions taken, areas of success, results for that day and areas of training and development identified.
- Process all sensitive and data protected information obtained by donors as confidential and in a safe and secure manner in line with the Trust’s GDPR and Security Procedures.
- Carrying out Daily Compliance training, Charity conversation, case for support and storytelling practice and Health and Safety training sessions as per directed by the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager.
- Manages feedback and complaints in a professional manner and follows the complaints process and communicates details to Regional F2F Fundraising Manager so it can be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
- Driver’s License is essential (requirement for Business insurance)
- Performance management and coaching qualifications are desirable.
- Training qualifications are desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of working within the CIOF, Fundraiser regulator code of practice.
- Significant experience of working in face-to-face fundraising industry.
- Track record of successful individual fundraising and Team leading, meeting performance targets and KPI’s.
- Experience of increasing income through performance coaching of fundraisers.
- Experience of interviewing and recruiting fundraisers.
- Experience of training and developing fundraisers.
- Experience of mystery shopping and leading on delivering performance incentives.
- Ability to work to self-managed targets.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to support a geographical region of the network.
- Quick and agile approach to reacting to problems or challenges.
- Confidence to approach the public, storytelling and making an ask for funding.
- Ability to use IT systems, such as an I-pad and contactless devices proficiently.
- Good writing and IT skills to support the analysis of performance management.
DBS
As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, a Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.
A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case by case basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UK Public Affairs Manager
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton or Liverpool
Permanent
Full time : 37 hours per week
£50,017 per annum (Band 5)
Who are we?
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community whose focus is on improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.
We have a rich history dating back to 1949, and our future has never looked more exciting as we aim to be the world’s most innovative oceanographic institution.
About the role
This is a UK facing public affairs role that is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate strategies to map, build and maintain the National Oceanography Centre’s relationship with stakeholders, regionally and nationally.The main focus of the role is growing our UK Government partnerships, influencing ocean policy and associated funding, and ensuring NOC retains its position as the key expert in ocean issues, as well as ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders in our space whilst developing new and exciting relationships.
Other main duties include:
Monitor political activity in key UK government departments (DSIT; DEFRA; FCDO; Transport; MOD) and provide strategic input to senior leaders and the wider team on the policy, procedural and political challenges facing NOC.
Manage NOC’s relationships with parliamentarians and their staff
Horizon scan to identify possible issues/opportunities in the evolving public policy environment and lead the development of solutions that position NOC as a trusted science partner
Lead NOC’s role in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean
Lead NOC’s input into parliamentary inquiries, events and select committees
Draft policy papers, briefings, consultation, and committee responses
Advise the UK Government and a wide range of industry partners on NOC’s scientific and technological capabilities and position the relevant experts to provide advice.
About you
We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and influencing skills with experience working with navigating sectors such as media, Public relations, lobbying and brand development, who will be able to objectively recognise the value relationships could bring to NOC and have experience of monitoring and upkeeping those important links. Experience in working in a technical or scientific organisation would be desirable for the ability to clearly translate science and research for different audiences, and relate those concepts to accessible areas of interest and calls to action for NOC.
We also need to see demonstrated knowledge and experience of developing policy asks and working with government bodies, regulatory bodies or NGOs.
We are looking for a pro-active and flexible individual who can navigate changing political landscapes to develop strong external relationships as well as being comfortable making recommendations at executive and board level.
You will be a considerate communicator with both the outward facing responsibilities and all-important internal relationship building to stay abreast of the variety of NOC’s interactions with Government through a wide variety of personnel, as well as being a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Why the NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.
We promote an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.
The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Location
This position can be based in Southampton or Liverpool. Our Southampton site is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. The Liverpool centre is part of the University campus and is only a short walk from the city centre and Lime Street station.
The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.
We can support visa applications where required. For overseas applicants who are willing to move to the UK we may be able to offer financial support with relocation.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.
Closing date: 04/04/2024. Please note this vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.
Assessing applications
All applications to the NOC are reviewed by a real-life person, not a computer programme. Attached to our adverts you will find a ‘Job Description and Person Specification’ document which clearly sets out the criteria against which applications are assessed. Once assessed the most suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
If you have been selected for interview we will be in touch to arrange a time and date. If you haven’t been selected for interview we will let you know, although we may not be able to give detailed feedback to every applicant.
Wildlife Supporter Officer (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Wanted in the following locations: Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or Stirley, near Huddersfield
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places through membership.
You will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.
A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our charity's work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.
Experience in sales and fundraising within either the private or charity sector would be a distinct advantage, through full training and support will be given. You will represent us in a professional manner at all times, understand and adhere to fundraising regulations and keep up to date with our work by conducting your own research and attending team meetings, both virtually and in-person.
To be successful in this role, you must have your own vehicle with business insurance.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) within your supporting statement.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 April 2024 at midnight
Interview date: Monday 29 April and Tuesday 30 April 2024
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
REF-212 813
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Feedback are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the team on a part time basis.
Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working closely with the Executive Director of Feedback Global, as well as with other members of the senior team and the Executive Director of Feedback EU, the Fundraising Manager will develop and implement a strategy to raise funds for Feedback Global and Feedback EU, with a target of £3m yearly income across both organisations by the end of 2025.
The overwhelming majority of the funds raised will be from trusts and foundations, and so the role will primarily consist of researching potential trusts and working with the different teams to research and write compelling concept notes and applications. As such, the postholder will be expected to proactively keep informed about developments in the food, social justice, and environmental sectors. The postholder will also lead on reporting to these funders and maintain and develop these relationships. The postholder will work to engage institutional supporters, create connections and develop the organisation’s networks with such funders. The postholder will identify new trusts and foundations and build and maintain a robust pipeline of income generation opportunities.
The postholder will also be expected to contribute to other fundraising projects which might include digital fundraising development, direct marketing, and major donor fundraising, in partnership with the communications team and senior leadership team.
This will be a varied role within a fast-paced environment, therefore flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude and a readiness to get stuck into all aspects of the organisation are essential competencies of the successful candidate. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, the role is integral to the success of the organisation and presents a real opportunity to help shape its future direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundations that offer unrestricted and programmatic funding.
- Manage relationships with trusts and other grant-making bodies.
- Organise and lead regular fundraising meeting with the Executive Director and senior team
- Write applications, bringing together information and expertise from colleagues as necessary.
- Lead and manage the process of reporting to existing funders, bringing together input from colleagues as necessary.
- Research grant fundraising prospects.
- Attend public facing events organised by Feedback or others when necessary.
- Contribute to the overall business development of the fundraising function, including the development of new income streams.
- Work with the senior team to write compelling concept notes and presentations for new areas of work
- Work with staff across Feedback to produce compelling and successful fundraising bids.
- Identify new opportunities for unrestricted and project funding from a range of sources, including trusts and charitable foundations; European, national and local government; individual supporters; commercial opportunities.
- Maintain detailed records of funding opportunities and grants in the CRM.
- Contribute on an ad hoc basis to any other reasonable activity as requested by senior staff
- Very occasional travel to the Netherlands for work with our sister organisation, Feedback EU and to regions in the England where colleagues are based.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Trust fundraising experience (approximately 5-7 years)
- Outstanding writing skills and good attention to detail
- Experience of research in an appropriate context. This could be either in an academic or business setting but must demonstrate the ability to read, collate and summarise large amounts of information quickly and accurately.
- A willingness to be ‘hands-on’ and flexible and displaying an ability to deliver against tight timescales when necessary.
- Planning and organisational ability.
- Team player who can work effectively with diverse groups as well as a self-starter who can work independently.
- A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.
How to Apply
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.
Deadline to apply: Thursday 4th April, 9am
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by 10th April
Interviews will be held on the 17th and 18th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Membership Team Supervisor (face-to-face fundraising)
Full-time
£27,396 per annum
Are you a successful face-to-face fundraiser or salesperson? Can you develop and motivate a high-performing team of membership recruiters? Do you want to help us to bring about a wilder future for Yorkshire? If you’ve answered “yes, yes and YES!” then you might be just the person we’re looking for!
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are seeking an inspirational, energetic and experienced Membership Team Supervisor to lead our high-performing in-house team of membership recruiters (face-to-face fundraisers) from the front.
You will operate on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, directing and supporting our specialist team to consistently achieve their financial targets by recruiting new members face-to-face, whilst also utilising your strong sales skills and friendly and persuasive personality to inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places through membership. In so doing, you’ll demonstrate first-hand to the team what can be achieved in terms of performance and set a standard against which the team is held accountable.
You will be an effective ambassador and advocate for the Trust’s work throughout Yorkshire, have excellent sales skills and a successful track record in delivering exemplary customer or supporter care. Highly proficient in the use of office-based computing software, you’ll also hold a full driving licence, have access to a personal vehicle with business insurance, and be willing to travel regularly between some of Yorkshire’s most iconic wild places.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process. Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) within your supporting statement.
Closing date: Sunday 14th April 2024 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 30th April 2024
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
REF-212 812
Do you have the passion and creativity to campaign for the renewal of our natural world just when it needs it most? Nature is in crisis: our climate is failing and vital ecosystems fragmented and damaged. Our wildlife, plants, soil, air, seas and rivers are suffering, and so are we. This is the critical decade within which to reverse nature’s decline and start its renewal.
Campaigner - England
Reference: MAY20230146
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £28,331.00 - £30,415.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a permanent role for up to 37.5 hours per week. Please note that the advertised salary may increase in line with an annual pay review in April 2024.
Our team is dispersed, meaning that within England you can work from home or any of our offices across the country. This is a full-time role but we are flexible with regards to hours and days worked. Occasional travel to our offices and other locations will be required.
This is a vital year for nature policy in England. Whether it is ensuring that nature is on the minds of people and politicians before the coming General Election; the reform and delivery of our planning and agricultural policy systems; or threats to nature from development in the wrong places, we need people to demand more ambition for nature from those in power.
The RSPB's mission is to save nature and wildlife, and to empower more people to play their part. In 2024 we want to be bolder and more influential in our campaigning than ever before. In this role, you’ll be a member of the small, friendly and impactful Policy and Advocacy Team within England working with colleagues from across the organisation and elsewhere to make this happen.
You will be:
- Coordinating, supporting and delivering a programme of public-facing, advocacy themed communications campaigns, including in relation to the forthcoming General Election to drive and empower public action for nature
- Working with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-channel campaigns
- Providing campaigns insight in policy and communications discussions
- Working with colleagues and coalitions to deliver national campaigns in collaboration with other organisations.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Proven expertise in creatively using varied communications techniques to engage wide audiences
- A proven willingness to try new and innovative campaign approaches
- A good understanding of politics and the mechanisms required to create change
- Experience of successfully working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver campaigns
- Confidence in talking to people outside of the organisation and helping them to campaign too
- Being IT literate and able to build online campaign actions and emails
- An enthusiastic approach to work, and enjoying thriving in a small team!
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge of, and a passion for, nature, with ideally experience in speaking-up and encouraging others to act in its interests
- Creative design skills and experience of using graphics and other media to bring your campaign materials to life!
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 7th Apr 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from mid-April 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 provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on 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 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. 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.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. 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.
FareShare
Job Description – Trusts and Grants Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid/London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £24,973.60-£26,288 (We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)
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 food redistribution charity, working with a network of 18 independent organisations to make sure good quality surplus food reaches people who need it most, rather than being wasted. We rescue food from farms, factories, supermarkets and food outlets and send it to almost 9,000 charities working on the frontline to support their communities. FareShare food nourishes people in need and connects them with vital support services to help them build a brighter future.
Every day, millions of people skip meals or go without any food, driven to food insecurity by the cost of living crisis. Yet at the same time, over three million tonnes of good to eat food goes to waste in the UK – enough for 7 billion meals.
In 2022/23, FareShare redistributed enough food for almost 130 million meals, but we know there is more food out there that could be used to support communities in need rather than needlessly wasted. This is an exciting time to join FareShare, as we embark on a new, ambitious three-year strategy that will maximise the social and environmental impact of rescuing surplus food.
The role
FareShare has a vibrant Fundraising team that has achieved incredible growth in support across income streams over recent years. At the same time, the organisation is passionate and committed to expanding our work so more surplus food can reach thousands of charities and community groups nationwide. To meet this ambition, we need to continue to grow our income and are looking for a Trusts and Grants Assistant who will be a key part of our Trusts and Grants team.
This is a new role that will lead on securing and managing grants of up to £10,000 and will provide support to the wider team on a range of functions, from bid development and supporter care, to research and prospecting, income reconciliation and record keeping. It joins a team of five that manage a diverse range of partnerships worth more than £4m each year.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to start or develop a career in Trusts fundraising whilst working in a successful and supportive team.
About You
We are looking for somebody with fantastic written and verbal communication skills. You are a confident writer with an ability to present information that is clear and appropriate for different audiences and enjoy public-facing responsibilities. You will have good experience of managing a variety of administrative responsibilities and will be comfortable working to deadlines. You will be a positive force in the team, happy to use your initiative to help and support the fundraising strategy as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation: Manage proposals, communications and reporting to smaller grant givers and support the Trusts and Grants team in wider bid development.
- Supporter Care: Work with the wider Fundraising team to create inspiring communications and stewardship journeys for our supporters. This may also involve occasionally supporting the set up and delivery of funder events.
- Gift Processing: Work with Finance and Fundraising teams to ensure accurate banking and recording of grants and to administer timely thanking of our supporters.
- Research and prospecting: Support the Trusts and Grants team in the management of our prospecting pipeline and the co-ordination of introductions and mailouts.
- Administration: Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Trust contacts and communications on our fundraising database, and to ensure this information adheres to data protection guidelines.
- Fundraising support: Undertake other duties that support the organisations fundraising strategy, in keeping with the grade and overall purpose of the role.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the below criteria.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter care or customer services.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the team as well as the ability to work independently.
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to work analytically and with numbers.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, competent in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of fundraising or working in the voluntary sector.
- Experience of using a CRM system.
- Demonstrable interest in food insecurity, food waste and surplus redistribution.
Competencies and behaviours
- A commitment to recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusion.
- An interest in furthering FareShare’s mission.
- Flexibility of approach and a team player.
- Forward thinking and willing to contribute ideas and opinions.
- Willingness to travel around the UK on an occasional basis.
FareShare’s head office is in central London and we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel in at least 1 day a week. More flexible arrangements can be discussed in the recruitment process.
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
Are you passionate about trees?
We have developed a new role at Cheshire Wildlife Trust to work within our Nature Recovery Team delivering the Trees on Farms Project.
Trees on Farms Project Officer
Salary: £28,486 - £35,042
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas , SY14 8EF
We need someone to work with farmers and land managers across Cheshire to seek out opportunities for creating new high biodiversity value woodlands and integrate trees into the farmed landscape.
Our ambitious targets to create woodland across Cheshire play an important part in tackling the climate emergency we are facing. We must see nature recovering, wildlife returning, and ecosystems restored. Cheshire is not known for its wooded landscape; but we want to build connections, extend existing woodland and champion trees in the landscape. If you have a passion for woodlands and the role, they can play in supporting the foundations of food production: healthy soil, cleaner water, and biodiverse ecosystems, we want to hear from you.
By joining Cheshire Wildlife Trust, you will have the opportunity to be involved in wider nature-based solutions projects working alongside a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this ambitious work forward.
The ideal candidate will have excellent project management and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at a range of levels, including project partners, farmers and land managers.
At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.
This is a permanent position - full time, however part time will be considered for the right candidate.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 17 April 2024
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd April.
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.
No agencies please.
About this role
Director of Policy and Advocacy is a senior leadership role within Sustain, working across a range of policy, project and campaign areas. We are seeking a strong leader, with management experience and a keen interest in promoting solutions to many of the biggest challenges currently facing us: climate change, restoration of nature, and achieving a healthy, fair, diverse and sustainable system for food and farming. Leadership includes senior oversight:
- On ‘policy’, of the priorities, coherence and cross-fertilisation between our various projects and campaigns and the priorities identified by our alliance members, expert working parties and project/campaign leads.
- On ‘advocacy’, of Sustain’s range of approaches to achieving change – e.g. campaigning, partnership working, standards-setting as well as soft influence, at national and local level.
The Sustain alliance – members and colleagues – represent a rich source of expertise and well-proven, viable solutions to many of the challenges that face us. These need to be supported and replicated at scale, with barriers to adoption removed. It is the job of the Sustain alliance to cultivate the movement, win the policies and other support for solutions, and accelerate the process of change.
As a Director, you will have a key role in supporting the development of new and fundable areas of work, as well as contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making for Sustain. You will also hold strong people leadership skills, as the role oversees key teams at Sustain with five direct reports, and will support the delivery of our organisational plan.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Director of Policy and Advocacy for Sustain will have a varied and stimulating workload, working closely with the Chief Executive and in collaboration with Sustain’s senior management, project and campaign leads, project partners, Sustain alliance members and associates, and strategic funders. The postholder will provide strategic leadership on a range of policy, campaign, influencing and communications matters relating to advocacy for healthy and sustainable food and farming. The work will include:
Policy, advocacy and campaign development
- Creating an advocacy strategy for Sustain, working with colleagues and members, and building productive relationships with key audiences and partners, including an annual programme of activities and events.
- Leading on publishing policy reports, evidence submissions, statements and press releases, and overseeing those generated by Sustain colleagues and/or wider alliance activities.
- Overseeing key policy, advocacy and campaign themes, to ensure these are pursued effectively and prioritised within advocacy and campaign work, with line-management responsibilities in relation to relevant campaign coordinators and their teams.
- Providing everyday advisory and/or skills-building support or other opportunities for colleagues to develop their policy, influencing and communications work.
Stakeholder relationships
- Ensuring that members of the Sustain alliance are engaged in policy and advocacy and benefiting from the opportunities provided by their alliance membership.
- Building trusted relationships with a range of alliance members, government departments, elected representatives, project and campaign partners, journalists, media outlets, funders and opinion formers; and cultivating opportunities to work together to achieve positive change, including potential partnership initiatives.
Leadership in organisation management
- Working with the core team to ensure that this work is adequately resourced, and budgets are managed effectively, understanding and contributing to how this fits within Sustain’s overall financial management, resource use and fundraising needs.
- Developing compelling and impactful activities, evidence-gathering, partnerships and funding bids and feeding into development of impact reporting and theories of change.
- Leading on one or more operational priorities, working with the senior team and other key members of the staff team to ensure that tasks happen in a timely and effective way.
- Maintaining excellent financial records, contact databases and mailing lists, in line with good governance, data protection and accountability.
- Ensuring that monitoring, evaluation and learning is undertaken in relation to the campaigns and advocacy work, to help shape the way these develop, and to ensure that this informs reporting to funders and Sustain’s Council of Trustees, organisational learning and development of future activities.
Oversight on public communications
- Overseeing public communications in service of advocacy goals, working with expert project and campaign coordinators at Sustain. This will include representing the Sustain alliance externally – for example, with journalists, in the media, at high-level political opportunities such as giving oral evidence to parliamentary enquiries, chairing or speaking at panel events, organising roundtables or conferences, pitching or reporting to funders, etc.
- Overseeing the work of Sustain’s colleagues who lead on communications, social media, digital and design and parliament/public affairs to enable effective delivery of the policy and advocacy strategy.
- Editorial oversight and senior sign-off for Sustain’s political, campaigning and public communications activity, ensuring consistency of tone and approach and cultivating helpful cross-fertilisation of ideas and joined-up policy responses across the range of Sustain activities. Also ensuring that communications and public affairs activities serve and respect the alliance’s strategy, agreed tone, opportunities to influence, political impartiality, legal boundaries and our charitable objectives.
The Head of Policy and Advocacy will also:
- Undertake other tasks and responsibilities that may arise from time to time.
This is a Hybrid Role however the succesful candidate will be based On Site for the duration of their probation period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Groundwork are recruiting for 7 Energy and Retrofit Advisors, one for each of the major local authorities.
Energy & Retrofit Advisors
Salary: £22,928 – £25,822 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initially fixed term to March 2025 with potential to be extended
Location: Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside, Durham or Northumberland
About us
Groundwork works across the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. We provide training and create jobs, reduce energy use and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step we’ll go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential.
About the role
Advisors will provide energy advice and raise awareness of domestic retrofit, supporting increased retrofit awareness and activity as well as working alongside staff within Local Authorities to develop and deliver projects to engage our communities and stimulate retrofit activity across the region. Energy and Retrofit Advisors will work closely with Groundwork Green Doctors supporting households suffering from fuel poverty and referring them into more specialist support where needed.
This role requires a dynamic and dedicated person who can think on their feet, someone with a caring nature who has a strong desire for helping people and is passionate about making a difference. You will need to be highly organised and adaptable as no two days will be the same.
As Groundwork’s Greener Living team grows, this role offers potential for extension and progression toward a career in Energy and Retrofit Assessment.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Essentials
- Level 3 Domestic Retrofit Advice Course or willingness to undertake this within the first 3 months of the role.
- Experience of running community events/ activities
- Highly developed communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Strong motivation and a determination to provide excellent service to customers
- Commitment to equality and diversity
It’s a unique and challenging role that gives you the chance to make a difference to people’s lives every day.
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 4th April 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.
Make yourself at home
We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.
No agencies please.
Campaigns Dircector (Maternity Cover up to 12 months)
Are you an experienced ocean leader?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting and restoring the ocean?
Ø Do you have significant experience of developing and directing impactful ocean and policy change campaigns?
Ø Do you have a strong understanding of role of campaigning and mobilising communities in helping to shift the power to others to create change?
Ø Do you have a track record in campaigning for environmental protections?
Ø Do you have a track record of delivering campaign goals and demonstrating the impact of campaigns?
Ø Are you an accomplished team leader, with an ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations?
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
The Campaigns Director will work to ensure that we meet our UK campaign goals for Marine Protected Areas, Sustainable Fisheries, and Offshore Oil and Gas. The position will be based in Oceana’s office in Paddington, London. Occasional travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will inspire and help to equip your colleagues with the tools, knowledge, and approach to be effective changemakers. You will lead the Campaigns team (4 direct and 1 indirect reports working across campaigns, policy, research and public affairs) to ensure that we deliver and impactful political change campaigns.
Eligible candidates should be strategic and proactive, with experience of leading teams to deliver campaign goals. They should be confident to coordinate the annual strategic planning cycles, comfortable to oversee multiple projects, and enthusiastic in response to the changing demands of leading in a small team.
Role Overview
Ø Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to decision making and overall progress towards organisational goals.
Ø Help to lead the London office providing direction and guidance and promoting a positive working culture with other members of the team.
Ø Manage and support the campaigns team of 5, helping to build, coach and lead a high-performing team.
Ø Oversee all projects across the campaigns team including (but not limited to) campaign actions, research, consultation responses, and potential legal challenges. Monitor progress against plans and ensure effective delivery of campaign objectives.
Ø Work closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team and global team members on the strategic development and innovation of campaigns, reviewing and setting annual plans and longer term goals.
Ø Provide strategic insight on how to leverage opportunities for the greatest impact, particularly set against political and news cycles.
Ø Develop and communicate a compelling campaign vision and strategy to Oceana staff, supporters, donors, and allies.
Ø Ensure that Oceana staff at any level of the organization, have a clear understanding of our campaign strategy and the theory of change behind it.
Ø Oversee funder and supporter reporting goals in a timely and accurate way.
Ø Draft periodic reporting documents to update Oceana’s board about UK campaign goals and milestones.
Ø Regularly review the ocean conservation space, threats and opportunities coming from other NGOs, to ensure Oceana UK continually strengthens our sector position, media voice, and impact.
Ø Understand the latest digital campaigning tools and work closely with the communications director and team to drive supporter engagement and action.
Ø Grow a broad network of allies, experts, and high-level contacts.
Ø Represent the organization publicly, including through media interviews, speaking events, and writing.
Ø Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation's values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
Ø Work closely with communications team colleagues to ensure our campaigning priorities are effectively reflected as part of our wider offer to supporters.
Ø Build Oceana UK’s supporter base through effective campaigns.
Ø Oversee management of campaign and policy budget lines, including forecasting and annual budget setting.
This role will be based in our Paddington, London office three days per week (Tues-Thurs) with two days home working (Mon and Fri). It reports to the Executive Director.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least 7 years of professional experience in campaigning, ideally in oceans or the environment.
Ø Experience operating as part of a Leadership Team in a similar organisation.
Ø Experience line managing multiple reports.
Ø Experience leading and developing campaign strategic plans and annual detailed plans and budgets.
Ø Experience working closely and collaboratively with policy and communications colleagues.
Ø Experience lobbying and negotiating with civil servants in government on policy matters.
Ø Experience commissioning, managing and analysing complex research projects and ensuring their application to policy work and/or campaign delivery.
Skills and knowledge:
Ø Familiarity with fisheries or marine and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ø Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to speak confidently in the media and at events.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Attention to detail and a commitment to robust and credible research outputs.
Ø A commitment to ethical research principles.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Click on the 'Apply' button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
Ø Application Deadline: 7 April 2024
Ø Interviews: w/c 22 April 2024
Ø Start Date: 3 June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer (Nature Conservation)
Location: Guisborough, North Yorkshire, at the edge of the North York Moors National Park. - some flexible / hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, subject to a 6 month initial probationary period
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) with occasional evening or weekend work
Benefits: A contributory pension scheme with employer contributions. 22 days annual leave per year pro rata (rising to 24 days through service) in addition to bank / public holidays
Closing Date: April 15th 2024
Interview Date: April 24th 2024
Are you looking for a senior opportunity in a renowned charitable organisation?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead nature recovery in the Tees Valley
Based in Guisborough, our client are involved in the conservation and restoration of a variety of habitats including woodland, freshwater, marine, moorland, and meadows. They work with local landowners, resident groups, schools and local communities to achieve their objectives.
The Chief Executive Officer leads the delivery of their strategy and operations. You will be responsible for all operational activities and financial management.
Working closely with the Chair and Trustees you’ll ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Trust, leading an innovative but respected and financially sustainable organisation. As the principal external ‘face’ of the Trust, you'll be expected to play a leading role in strengthening relationships with partners, supporters, agencies and other organisations, and to foster and enhance the reputation of the Trust.
What they’re looking for:
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Sound knowledge and understanding of wildlife, nature conservation and environmental matters
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Significant leadership and senior management experience of an organisation or department and an understanding of the principles of strategic leadership.
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Experience of leadership or management in charitable or not-for-profit organisations
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Experience of writing and delivering impactful strategic plans.
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Experience of working collaboratively with Trustees or non-executive Directors and stakeholders
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A track record of supporting or leading income growth strategies.
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Knowledge of relevant Charity Law
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Experienced in the development of operational plans, financial budgets, and staff development plans.
Please note a valid UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is required for travel and occasional overnight stays.
About our client:
Our client are part of a network of 46 Trusts around the UK. Although our client operates as an independent charity focused on valuing nature in Tees Valley, working effectively within the wider federation is a critical part of the role.
Equal opportunities: our client are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among its workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The client’s policy is to provide equality, fairness and respect for all staff, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.
An exciting opportunity to support the development and lead the delivery of a new Communications Strategy to enhance the SOS brand, engage and inspire target audiences, support partnerships and develop opportunities to promote thought-leadership.
This is a really exciting time to join SOS as we deliver our ambitious new strategy to 2030 – our Conservation Greenprint – to scale up our work in partnership with frontline conservation NGOs and forest-edge communities in Sumatra.
The Marketing and Communications Manager will have the freedom to develop the organisation’s strategy to enhance our reach, support income generation and hone our messaging to inspire new and long term support for our vision to see wild orangutans thriving in resilient rainforest landscapes.
A key part of the Fundraising & Communications team, this role reports to, and will work closely with, the Development Director and fundraising colleagues to amplify campaigns and activity. Key to the success of this role will be the ability to build strong relationships with our Sumatran-based Story Teller, our Programmes team and our partners to keep abreast of impact on the ground and tell these stories.
The ideal candidate is creative, organised, able to work under their own direction while also strong in a team. An excellent writer and communicator with people at all levels and across multiple channels and platforms – confident and keen to create content as well as able to keep sight of the big picture and make recommendations for strategy and direction. If this is you, please download the candidate pack to find out more, including details of how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Policy and Research
Are you an experienced ocean leader?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting and restoring the ocean?
Ø Do you have a strong understanding of how robust research and strong policies influences change?
Ø Are you confident producing solid policy advice and research projects to support campaigns?
Ø Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, fisheries, and marine sectors?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations?
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for an experienced Head of Policy and Research to develop, implement and advise on all of our policy and research requirements in the UK. The position will be based in Oceana’s office in Paddington, London. Occasional travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
Reporting to the Campaigns Director, the Head of Policy and Research will work closely with other members of the Campaigns team ensure Oceana UK’s campaigns are scientifically robust and promoting sound policies. The role will help Oceana to carve out its niche and leadership in this complex campaigning landscape and drive forward bold policy positioning and hard-hitting research that inspire meaningful change.
Eligible candidates should have experience in both policy and research, as well as being strategic and proactive. They should be a self-starter, have leadership experience, and have a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
This role will be based in our Paddington, London office three days per week (Tues-Thurs) with two days home working (Mon and Fri). It reports to the Campaigns Director.
Role Overview:
Policy:
Ø Lead on all projects relating to improvements in UK fisheries policies – including interpretation, analysis and engagement on existing and potential policies.
Ø Lead on all work relating to improvements in UK marine policies more broadly (e.g. MPAs; pollution; MSP; offshore energies) - including interpretation, analysis, and engagement on existing and potential policies.
Ø Advise on the strategic approach that Oceana UK takes to policy work.
Ø Respond to government policy consultations linked to our campaign areas (or coordinate our response with internal staff/consultants), and contribute to group responses (e.g. Wildlife & Countryside Link).
Ø Engage effectively with government civil servants on relevant policy matters.
Ø Engage collaboratively with policy counterparts within NGO partners where required.
Ø Draft robust, evidence-based policy positions; advise Senior Leadership Team on new or existing policy positions; and provide reactive policy advice when required.
Research:
Ø Lead, manage and coordinate all research projects for Oceana UK (including scientific, legislative and legal research) working closely with the campaigns team.
Ø Coordinate closely with wider campaigns team to understand, plan for and agree research opportunities and needs.
Ø Commission and manage external researchers where required.
Ø Advise on the strategic approach that Oceana UK takes to research.
Ø Engage effectively with research focused government agencies (e.g. JNCC, Cefas, Natural England. Marine Management Organisation).
Ø Communicate and collaborative effectively with research counterparts within other NGOs as required.
Ø Ensure that all research projects are managed and delivered on time and to budget.
Ø Provide research input and advice to policy and campaigning discussions.
Ø Ensure that Oceana UK’s research is ethical, robust and peer reviewed.
Ø Present Oceana UK’s research at relevant forums as required.
Overarching:
Ø Work closely and as part of the Leadership Team, communicating policy and research priorities and assisting organisational decision making.
Ø Help to lead the London office providing direction, guidance and promoting a positive working culture with other members of the team.
Ø Line management of one member of staff.
Ø Represent Oceana UK at relevant external forums.
Ø Provide policy and research input to comms outputs including press releases, blogs and social media posts.
Ø Contribute to Oceana UK’s monitoring and evaluation activities including:
o Feed into board reporting documents with policy goals and achievements.
o Provide policy input into donor reports and bids.
Ø Provide policy and research input to annual planning processes.
Ø Manage relevant policy and research budget lines, including forecasting and annual budget setting.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least 5 years of professional experience in policy and/or research, ideally in oceans or the environment.
Ø Experience leading and developing a strategic approach to policy and research, and integrating this with campaigns goals.
Ø Experience working closely and collaboratively with campaigns colleagues.
Ø Experience lobbying and negotiating with civil servants in government on policy matters.
Ø Experience commissioning, managing and analysing complex research projects and ensuring their application to policy work and/or campaign delivery.
Ø Experience developing and writing strategic plans, contributing to planning and budgeting processes.
Ø Postgraduate degree in fisheries, marine biology, oceanography, or a related field.
Ø Line management experience.
Skills and knowledge:
Ø Demonstrable experience of engaging policymakers, with an ability to confidently communicate policy with high level stakeholders and engage effectively in relevant debates and negotiations.
Ø Familiarity with fisheries or marine and environmental regulations, legislation and policies in the UK, as well as with the key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Proficiency at understanding and distilling complex scientific issues for policy, campaigning and communications purposes.
Ø Highly skilled in evidential and research methodology best practice.
Ø Strong writing skills, with experience writing policy positions and research briefs.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Attention to detail and a commitment to robust and credible research outputs.
Ø A commitment to ethical research principles.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
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Equal Opportunities
Oceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
Ø Application Deadline: 7 April 2024
Ø Interviews: w/c 15 April 2024 and w/c 22 April 2024
Ø Starting: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager
Based at: Flexible – hybrid working. Edinburgh based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (open to flexible or part-time working)
Salary: c£41,000
Department: Operations and Advocacy
It’s a very exciting time to join the Ramblers. We have been instrumental in helping Britain experience the great outdoors for almost 90 years. But we are looking to the future, not the past.
We know not everyone has the same access to the outdoors, so we’re continue to fight for change. We campaign, protect paths and lead walks so no matter who you are, you can enjoy the benefits of getting out into the fresh air and wide-open spaces.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, helping the charity grow its supporter base and meet our brand goals. Ultimately, you will help open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
About us
You might know us for our group walks, thousands of which take place every week across England, Scotland and Wales.
But there’s a lot more to the Ramblers. Since 1935, we’ve been fighting for the public’s right to enjoy Britain’s landscapes. We do it through campaigning for changes in legislation, opening up green routes in cities, maintaining paths and signposts, saving lost paths … and so much more.
Purpose of Role
We are looking for someone to help us shape public policy in Scotland in a way that ensures everyone can enjoy access to the outdoors. We want your help to make sure that those who currently have the least access are enabled to overcome the barriers they face, because they have the most to gain. You will help us engage with formal policy making processes, but also with the broader networks through which public policy is informed and shaped. You will become a key member of the small team that drives our public campaigning in Scotland.
The role
Key Responsibilities:
- Become the leading expert on access to the outdoors in Scotland and use your expertise to help make access more equitable.
- Create Ramblers Scotland policy and engage with formal opportunities to shape public policy.
- Develop and maintain high level professional relationships on behalf of the organisation to influence key stakeholders.
- Help Ramblers position itself in the Scottish public policy space and shape our campaign priorities.
- Develop and support a network of campaign volunteers and build their capacity.
The person
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Good knowledge of policy issues relating to walking and the walking environment in Scotland or related policy areas.
- Proven ability to use your knowledge of Scottish political systems and structures to conduct effective advocacy.
- Line management of staff and/or volunteers or leading project teams.
- Ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholder
Desirable:
- Ability to travel throughout Scotland and occasionally across Britain, full driver’s license and access to a car
- An active and demonstrable interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.