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Are you a successful major gifts fundraiser who is looking for a new challenge and is keen to work at Europe’s largest conservation organisation?
Our high-achieving Philanthropy Team is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for the RSPB. We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our friendly and hard-working team who will help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Philanthropy Manager
Reference: JUN20245094
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £32,022.00 - £36,731.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
You will be responsible for cultivating a portfolio of prospects and donors through a range of engagement, to gain their financial support for programmes, projects and the wider RSPB. Working with colleagues in relevant departments, countries and regions, you will manage donor relationships and solicitation strategies to achieve the best outcome for the RSPB.
What's the role about?
As a team player with a positive and diligent approach, you will:
- Look after your own portfolio of donors as well as reaching out to prospects and new donors. You will be responsible for fundraising information to advance plans and ensure prospect and donor records are accurate, incorporating any changes, new activities, updated plans, and new information as well as adding new relationships in keeping with data protection and team procedures.
- Work closely with your team and wider organisation colleagues to implement solicitation strategies, to secure financial support either by direct solicitation, preparing a written proposal, or working with senior management to make a solicitation.
- Be involved in the development of funding proposals for approved priority projects that will inspire potential donors to secure gifts.
- Contribute to the planning of and participate actively in events (face to face and online) to build relationships with donors and prospects for future income and to demonstrate the impact of gifts already received.
- Arrange meetings with individual donors at a variety of venues, including at our reserves, working closely with area and reserve colleagues to deliver an excellent experience for our supporters
- Be jointly responsible for the planning, writing, production and mailing of Philanthropy Matters, our publication aimed at philanthropic supporters.
- Build effective relationships both within the RSPB and external to it that will enhance its reputation and ultimately secure funding. This includes understanding donors’ wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Intermediate levels of fundraising as demonstrated by work successes and recognised fundraising courses
- Experience in how to research and cultivate a prospect. And understanding of how to write a cultivation strategy
- Ability to write funding proposals and prepare briefing documents in advance of meetings and events
- Competent in the use of a CRM system (Salesforce), the Microsoft suite, other databases, research tools and methods
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, and people and teams outside of our department
- Good judgement when working with donors and ability to recognise potentially sensitive areas between prospects and the RSPB to ensure reputational values are maintained
- Experience of having successfully managed and developed donor relationships leading to substantial support.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience or interest in the environmental sector
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 30th June 2024
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position, will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received - so don't hesitate to apply!
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
As part of this application process you will be asked to 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.
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MLC Partners are working with a major conservation charity to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their expanding team. The organisation have experienced significant growth in recent years and have developed both their offering as well as commercial income streams which support the incredible work they do around the world.
Main responsibilities include:
- Support with the production of the monthly management accounts through the ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations and posting of journals.
- Work with the Financial Controller on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts for both the charitable and commercial arms through to final sign off for their annual report.
- Take a prominent role in the development of new policies and processes – the team openly welcome new ideas and viewpoints.
- Leading on charity VAT and Gift Aid, ensuring the correct application of relevant rules and regulations.
The successful candidate:
- Either a fully qualified accountant or someone actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
- Will ideally have some experience of charity accounting, although candidates from outside the sector who can bring fresh perspectives will also be welcomed.
- Must be open minded and consistently looking for improvements to further the performance of the finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious financial accountant who wants to take the next step in their career and work with a unique organisation doing great things for global conservation.
Applications will be reviewed daily, but for more information or to have an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
LWS Ecologist - Species Survival Fund: 'Bogs and Bitterns'
Salary: £28,544 - £31,025
Contract type: Fixed term until end of December 2025
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar, with opportunities for hybrid working
“Bogs and Bitterns": Somerset Wetland Restoration is one of twenty schemes being funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund.
As Project Ecologist you will be at the forefront of delivering, working with landowners and communities to undertake the survey and monitoring work across Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) in Somerset.
This project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. “Bogs and Bitterns: Somerset Wetland restoration is one of twenty schemes being funded across the country. Within our project area we aim to deliver 50 hectares of wetland habitat, restoring and expanding to improve and create quality ‘stepping stone’ sites of high quality biodiversity and to enable species abundance across the wider county.
As Project Ecologist you will be at the forefront of delivering, working with landowners and communities to undertake the survey and monitoring work across these sites. Year one of the project will be focused on targeted ecological surveys and engagement with year two focused on completing surveys and delivering small-scale capital works. The outcome of the project is to better understand the condition of our Local Wildlife sites and to have delivered targeted individual small-scale actions.
Responsibility 1: Develop and Oversee Relationships
Share knowledge and expertise by:
- Taking responsibility for a range of ecological and habitat consultancy and advisory projects.
- Being responsible for corresponding with landowners and communities to access survey sites.
- Carrying out preliminary appraisals.
- Undertaking LWS habitat survey work and producing high quality technical reports within the project area whilst liaising with the SERC LWS Ecologist on this delivery.
- Undertaking and coordinating with volunteers and the wilder project team including Reserves and Nature Recovery Team species survey monitoring and evaluating work across the project area.
- Undertaking a wide range of complex, technical and professional tasks in differing situations, with a degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. It is important to be able to work both alone and as a member of the team.
- Adopting environmentally friendly working practices, setting, and maintaining high personal standards of efficiency and customer care and fostering a ‘can do’ culture based on ownership, initiative, teamwork, and exchange of information. All staff are ambassadors for the organisation both internally and externally and are expected to always act in a professional manner. They are required to abide by organisational rules, policies and procedures as laid down in the staff handbook.
Responsibility 2: Data Collection and Records
Be responsible by:
- Supporting the ongoing LWS Programme in Somerset, following LWS protocols.
- Capturing and recording LWS habitat/species and condition data and aid in the inputting of this data, supporting updating of LWS records and feeding into the SERC database.
Responsibility 3: Project Fund Management
Support and be accountable by:
- Identifying, coordinating and delivering small scale capital funding and actions across LWS and PCNR network, whilst managing project budgets.
- Working with the communications team where applicable to promote and highlight the project achievements.
General
- The job holder is required to follow and comply with all policies and procedures of Somerset Wildlife Trust which includes our health and safety and safeguarding procedures, ensuring the personal safety of all staff, volunteers, young people and vulnerable adults involved in the project.
- To carry out other duties relevant to your post as reasonably required by your line manager.
- To reflect the Somerset Wildlife Trust Values in all areas of work.
- To work collaboratively with other Wildlife Trusts to share learning and achieve greater impact collectively.
- Somerset Wildlife Trust is committed to creating a more digital culture across the organisation. We aim to become more collaborative, agile and efficient through the use of digital technology. A basic level of digital skills is expected of all staff with the opportunity to improve these skills with career progression.
- We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to people with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays)
- Active staff social events
The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.
Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Project Coordinator - Species Survival Fund: 'Bogs and Bitterns'
Salary: £29,784 - £31,320
Contract type: Fixed term until end of February 2026
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar, with opportunities for hybrid working
“Bogs and Bitterns": Somerset Wetland Restoration is one of twenty schemes being funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund.
As Species Survival Project Fund Coordinator, you will provide project management and co-ordination of the Species Survival Fund project and work on the development of specific species and habitat works at the Brides Mound and St Brigid’s Chapel site in Glastonbury.
We are looking for an individual with both hands on experience of delivering nature conservation work and project management expertise.
This project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. “Bogs and Bitterns: Somerset Wetland restoration is one of twenty schemes being funded across the country. Within our project area we aim to deliver 50 hectares of wetland habitat restoring and expanding to improve and create quality ‘stepping stone’ sites of high quality biodiversity and to enable species abundance across the wider county. We are looking for an individual with both hands on experience of delivering nature conservation work and project management expertise.
As Species Survival Project Fund Coordinator, you will have two main areas of work. The main part of the role is to provide project management and co-ordination of the Species Survival Fund project, ensuring we are on track, including meeting budget requirements, collating information and reporting as required, and providing line manager support to the project Ecologist. The second part of the role is to also to work on the development of specific species and habitat works at the Brides Mound and St Brigid’s Chapel site in Glastonbury; here SWT is working in close co-operation with the Friends of Brides Mound and Southwest Heritage Trust and is funded by the Glastonbury Town Deal Fund.
Responsibility 1: Manage the Project
- Share knowledge and expertise by:
- Providing project management and coordination and building relationship with key stakeholders.
- Ensuring concise information gathering and reporting for the Species Survival Fund project.
- Providing and sharing expertise on species survival, whilst coordinating evidence and monitoring of the project.
- Undertaking a wide range of complex, technical and professional tasks in differing situations, with a degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. It is important to be able to work both alone and as a member of the team.
- Adopting environmentally friendly working practices, setting, and maintaining high personal standards of efficiency and customer care and fostering a ‘can do’ culture based on ownership, initiative, teamwork, and exchange of information. All staff are ambassadors for the organisation both internally and externally and are expected to always act in a professional manner. They are required to abide by organisational rules, policies and procedures as laid down in the staff handbook.
Responsibility 2: Line Management
Provide leadership and support by:
- Providing direct line management to the Species Survival Fund Project Ecologist to ensure best practice and to drive the project forward.
- Managing the workload, performance, and personal development of the Species Survival Fund Project Ecologist.
- Having budgetary responsibility for the project and expenditure.
- Keeping abreast of national and international species recovery programmes and relate these to Somerset.
Responsibility 3: Work with Partners and Volunteers
Provide leadership and training opportunities as an influencer for the Trust by:
- Contributing to discussions, workstreams and providing support to the developing St Brigid’s Chapel and Brides Mound Project.
- Leading on working with other partners to design and implement habitat works across this landholding.
- Enabling the development of volunteering and training opportunities with the Friends of Brides Mound so they are resilient as a community to continue managing this land as part of the nature recovery network at the end of current funded works.
- Working in close collaboration with the communications and fundraising teams to promote the project including the production of articles, blogs and social media posts.
General
- The job holder is required to follow and comply with all policies and procedures of Somerset Wildlife Trust which includes our health and safety and safeguarding procedures, ensuring the personal safety of all staff, volunteers, young people and vulnerable adults involved in the project.
- To carry out other duties relevant to your post as reasonably required by your line manager.
- To reflect the Somerset Wildlife Trust Values all areas of work.
- To work collaboratively with other Wildlife Trusts to share learning and achieve greater impact collectively.
- Somerset Wildlife Trust is committed to creating a more digital culture across the organisation. We aim to become more collaborative, agile and efficient through the use of digital technology. A basic level of digital skills is expected of all staff with the opportunity to improve these skills with career progression.
- We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to people with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance
- An annual professional institution subscription
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays)
- Active staff social events
The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.
Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description – Supporter Retention Manager (Individual Giving)
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Public Fundraising
Location: London Hybrid working: Mondays office-based, rest of the week flex.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £39,414-£41,488
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are the only charity operating on a national scale, in partnership with our network, to redistribute edible surplus food to over a million people across the UK.
In addition to providing food, these charities and community groups help tackle the root causes of poverty and provide vital services such as domestic violence shelters, breakfast and after school clubs and older people’s lunch clubs. Thanks to the surplus food from FareShare, our network is supporting people to have better access to food, form stronger connections and reduce isolation to improve mental health.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The Role
FareShare has a dynamic fundraising department that has seen incredible growth in support in an incredibly short space of time. We are now looking for a proven Supporter Retention Manager to join us as we embark on our next phase of deepening engagement with current and new supporters.
This newly created role is an integral part of the Fundraising team’s growth plans to become a £40 million income generating team.
Working closely with the Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Experience Manager (Fundraising Operations) and the wider Fundraising team, the post-holder will lead on stewardship campaigns encompassing Warm Appeals, Regular Giving asks, Supporter newsletters and cross-sell campaigns across FareShare’s audiences. Line management of an Individual Giving Officer (or Assistant) may form part of the roles and responsibilities further down the line.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for a proven Individual Giving professional to help drive innovation in supporter retention and development and make a decisive contribution to a high-performing team.
Main areas of responsibility
1.Plan and deliver the Warm Appeals programme in line with agreed budget targets and annual workplans
- Campaign manage the Cash Appeals programme at all stages, from initial planning through to supplier management and post-campaign analysis
- Develop and implement a rolling programme of Regular Giving Asks.
2.Develop and manage a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the initial touchpoint through to longer-term giving
- Work with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager on planning, delivering and managing a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the point of acquisition
- Actively monitor Supporter attrition levels and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
- Hold regular catch-ups with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager to optimise collaborative working across both teams
- Keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques in Supporter Stewardship and apply learnings as appropriate on retention initiatives.
3.Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns
- Collaborate with the wider fundraising team on new and existing income generation opportunities.
4.General duties
- Provide support to the Individual Giving team where necessary.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the criteria, outlined above, that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Demonstrable track record in planning, implementing and managing Supporter Stewardship programmes
- Data Selection, Targeting and Segmentation experience
- Experience of working with fundraising budgets
- Experience of working with and managing suppliers including Marketing agencies
- Demonstrable track record in growing income from Individual Giving audiences
- Experience of writing post-campaign reports for a range of audiences
- Experience of using Salesforce CRM
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Strong project management, prioritisation and planning skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and practice.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable understanding of Supporter Acquisition
- An interest in the impact of food waste on the environment
- An interest in food poverty and its causes
Values and behaviours
- A commitment to Equality and Diversity
- An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy
- A commitment to continuous professional development
- An empathy with Volunteers and an understanding of their needs
- Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
- Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
For over 40 years, Green Alliance has played a central role in shaping the natural environment, climate and resources agendas in the UK and we are known for our cross-party influence and the clarity of our insights.
We are renowned for the high quality of our work, our experienced team and our collaborative approach, which has enabled us to develop excellent relationships at the highest level, with political parties, businesses, NGOs and academia.
We are looking for a new HR Officer to help support and develop our HR functions within the organization. You will play a central role in ensuring our HR services are excellent, including recruitment, onboarding, appraisal and learning and development. This key role will help maintain a positive and inclusive environment for everyone at Green Alliance.
To succeed, you will need to have a good understanding of HR practices and process, ideally within a small or medium sized organisation. You will be well organised and possess strong administrative skills.
The role involves working with and liaising with colleagues at all levels within the organization and requires you to build effective and positive relationships. We are collaborative and you should enjoy working in a range of different areas looking at ways in which our processes can develop and be improved.
The nature of the role means that you will be dealing with considerable amounts of confidential and sensitive information. It is imperative that you possess and demonstrate discretion and sound judgment at all times.
Ideally you will possess some knowledge of working within human resources in an office environment and be familiar and comfortable working with modern IT systems such as MS Office. Any knowledge of HR systems would be advantageous.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who may be at the early stage of their HR career to move into a role where you can have a real impact.
Reporting to the operations director, you will be part of the operations team, which works at the heart of the organisation providing support across all functions and to all staff.
Green Alliance is committed to achieving positive outcomes for the environment. To do so successfully, we have created a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture that enables all of our staff to reach their full potential.
In our work to deliver ambitious leadership for the environment we are guided by the following values:
· We are optimists.
· We are change makers.
· We are collaborative.
· We embrace complexity.
· We are inclusive.
Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.
To apply: please see job pack on our website.
Note: CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 24 June 2024
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Start Date: September 2024
Duration of Contract: 3 months
Probation Period: 4 weeks
Gross Salary: £22,310 per annum
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge
Fauna & Flora works to conserve marine and coastal ecosystems and is committed to mobilising action from the grassroots up to reverse ocean decline. As part of our approach, we seek to both inform and influence policies and practice affecting the marine environment – such as those relating to fishery reform and to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In Central America, small-scale fishing operations, which provide vital sustenance and cultural heritage for coastal communities, coexist alongside semi-industrial fleets, which with their technological prowess, wield a formidable presence in some area. Effective management and policies are essential to ensure that fishing practices remain sustainable, balancing the needs of coastal communities with the long-term health of marine ecosystems.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable research experience in the field of marine conservation and fisheries management. You will use your Spanish language skills to conduct a comprehensive desk review and preliminary comparative assessment of policy frameworks in both Spanish and English. You will develop practical research and analytical skills while deepening your understanding of the complexities surrounding marine resource management in the region. Engaging with a variety of stakeholders and synthesising insights from our in-country staff and local partners will enhance your communication and networking abilities, providing you with a holistic perspective on conservation challenges and opportunities at local and national levels.
Moreover, by contributing to the identification of successful case studies and areas for intervention, you will play a vital role in shaping effective conservation strategies, thus making a tangible impact on biodiversity conservation efforts in Central America. Overall, this internship offers a rewarding learning experience that will equip you with valuable skills and insights for your future career in conservation.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafes and restaurants.
Note that this internship has been designed to create a professional development opportunity for people who are new to the conservation sector. Therefore, applicants should have less than two years paid or unpaid experience in the conservation sector (not including academic work). In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30 June 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday, 8 July 2024.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
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As part of our ongoing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, we are continuing our journey towards building an RSPB where everyone can thrive.
Part-Time Race Equity Officer (Fixed-Term)
Reference: MAY20243780
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Pro Rata
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term for 20 months
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we know we need more people, and more diverse people, to act. Yet, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds are significantly underrepresented in UK conservation.
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Team is looking for a Race Equity Officer to co-ordinate and support organisational-wide race equity workstreams and specialist projects included in our Achieving Race Equity Taskforce.
What's the role about
This is a key role working alongside our Project Manager and Senior Race Equity specialist to shape our ways of working to be more inclusive. This will include coordinating activities, supporting taskforce members, researching, create content and training materials with support.
The role would suit somebody with strong organisational and communication skills with a background in race equity work who wants to apply these skills in the conservation sector, or someone with demonstrable coordination/administration skills and EDI knowledge and experience that wants to step into the race equity space.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of coordinating and synchronising resources and people, in the delivery of anti-racist or EDI related activities and events.
- Awareness of the intersectional impact of protected characteristics, the Equality Act 2010 and barriers to people of colour, disabled people and people in other protected groups at work.
- Experience of generating ideas that relate to EDI topics, creating short written or visual content, making information accessible to different audiences as a blog, video, infographic or other content formats.
- Strong administration and organisational skills, including the ability to manage data or records, manage own time and prioritise, create basic project plans and meet agreed deadlines.
- Experience of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and calendar or similar
- Strong IT skills across a range of software including knowledge or willingness to learn using SharePoint to a good standard.
- Experience of working with ethnically diverse groups or networks in a workplace or voluntary setting with a coproduction approach.
- Ability to recognise and communicate sensitive topics and consider how differences in background and experience might affect how this needs to be planned and delivered.
- Ability to work as part of a team to build trust and strong positive relationships with others, modelling compassion, active empathy and the values of the organisation.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of supporting behaviour change in large and complex settings.
- Experience of working with a Taskforce or group dedicated to achieving race equity or an EDI related area.
- Excellent knowledge of race equity/equality standards and policies, including best practises within the UK.
- Experience of responding to race equity/equality issues in the conservation sector.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 23rd June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 15 July 2024.
We will be holding an optional online recruitment briefing session on the date below which is open to all prospective candidates and provides the opportunity to learn more about the role. Please click the link (available on our website) 5 minutes before the start time to attend, amending your name beforehand should you wish to remain anonymous:
Friday 14 June 2024 at 12 noon - 12.45pm
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.
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.
EDI Learning & Development Manager
Reference: MAY20242151
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
We know that to tackle the nature and climate emergency, we need to enable more, and more diverse people to act for nature. We are committed to not only improving our workplace and its culture but also driving forward EDI as it is our responsibility towards a sustainable future for people and nature together.
This is a very exciting time at the RSPB, with an ambitious strategy and a commitment to improving the way we operate to protect and enhance nature. The EDI Learning & Organisational Development Manager will play both a strategic and operational role in driving change through learning, leading as a member of the EDI team.
This position will lead the design, development and delivery of our strategic EDI learning program, supporting the needs of our whole workforce, including our volunteers. The successful candidate will develop close relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, working collaboratively to support the transformation in behaviours and skills required to make the RSPB a more inclusive, diverse, and welcoming place for all. You’ll be a leader in the EDI space, with opportunities for creativity, innovation and thinking differently to how we engage and embed learning on inclusion, in an accessible, inspiring way.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a strategic EDI learning plan, to build the RSPB’s capability on a creating a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Align with L&OD team on creating consistency of learning approaches and key messages across the organisation’s learning offer.
- Build expert knowledge and skill within the organisation on EDI, prioritising any current programme key themes.
- Identify skills gaps and future learning requirements, keeping abreast of latest learning and development products and approaches. This would include a keen understanding and application of accessibility, neurodiversity and different learning needs, to support and upskill the EDI team and other colleagues.
- Curate, develop and design EDI learning content, including online, and assess relevant EDI learning and development options. Including workshops, action learning sets and peer support sessions.
- Working with EDI specialists to consider and incorporate a range of approaches and best practice to the EDI learning offers.
- Co-ordinate the logistics of training programmes and identify external training partners.
- Embed solid evaluation processes across learning interventions, analyse and provide reports on key recommendations and findings to stakeholders including programme board.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally including within Environmental, Conservation and NGO partners – to network, share good practice and develop partnerships or learning opportunities.
- Support and develop the capability of any direct line reports around EDI Learning and Development.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Knowledge and experience of designing, developing and delivering high quality, engaging training programmes, workshops and educational resources. Ideally to a wide range of audiences in a workplace or post-16 setting.
- Experience of the full training lifecycle from needs analysis through to developing strategic approaches for meeting those needs.
- Excellent up-to-date knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues across a range of characteristics, including the Equality Act.
- An ability to build relationships with, and persuade and influence people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong IT user with a willingness to develop further skills.
- Experience with delivering training online and good practices around creating accessible online training or education resources.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to demonstrate leadership without line management.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and to all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions.
- Experience in project management and budgeting.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Teaching or training qualifications.
- Knowledge of barriers to marginalised or underrepresented people in conservation sectors.
- Experience of designing training and resources around EDI or culture/ behaviour change.
- Experience of the conservation, environmental or charity sector.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 23rd June 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 15th July 2024.
We will be holding an optional online recruitment briefing session prior to the application closing date which is open to all prospective candidates and provides the opportunity to learn more about the role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
About us:
Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.
Our legal team works on climate legal actions relating to the aviation, shipping, buildings, steel, and agriculture sectors in the UK, EU, and internationally. We provide strategic legal analysis to support decarbonisation in these sectors; undertake legal interventions, including legal challenges and litigation; and undertake legal advocacy, including submissions to international courts, states, and the United Nations.
We are now looking for a Senior Legal Manager to build our work on strategic legal interventions to help drive sustainable finance flows and systems across our sectoral focus areas. Our objective is to use legal levers to ensure that finance flows are directed to projects and activities that are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. By using the law, we believe we can effect change in the operation of financial markets, bringing about systemic change in the activities and operations of these sectors.
What’s the role?
Reporting to Opportunity Green’s Legal Director, you will be leading our sustainable finance legal interventions, with an initial focus on the aviation and shipping sectors, and you will be responsible for developing our sustainable finance workstream.
You will be joining at an exciting time, as the team takes forward various legal actions and looks to develop new interventions. You will be working at the cutting edge of climate law in new and emerging areas, and will be required to identify and develop strategic legal action ideas that could help to drive change across the full legal lifecycle, from delivering policy-level change, to crystallizing the financial risk of investment in inadequate climate action, to shifting the investment profile of ineffective transition activities through bringing corporate accountability and greenwashing actions.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day development and running of cases and other non-contentious legal actions, including coordination with external counsel where relevant. You will also work closely with a wide range of NGOs with technical, scientific, and campaigning expertise.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with a background in financial law and litigation.
Our legal team is already achieving outsized impact with a great team spirit. We are looking for someone who is analytical and organised, but who is also a people person with great communication skills, a collaborative approach and a passion for fighting climate change. Opportunity Green is a growing organisation so you will also be involved in supporting other aspects of work, such as contributing to funding proposals, developing campaign strategy, providing legal input into communications, and taking part in our committees.
About the candidate:
We are looking for a candidate with:
· A passion for using their legal skills to direct finance flows away from ineffective solutions and towards sustainable activities, who is brave enough to try new things and persuasive enough to convince others to follow their leadership.
Desirable skills and experience:
We do not expect any candidate to have all the skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience.
· A high level of self-motivation and commitment to Opportunity Green’s values, ethos and purpose.
· Qualification as a solicitor or barrister (practising or non-practising).
· Experience in litigation, ideally in the financial and regulatory sectors.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to manage other team members.
· An ability to see solutions to complex problems through a creative legal lens.
· Experience of writing high-quality legal analysis and/or court submissions.
· Excellent attention to detail and an ability to work with technical and legal material, but also an ability to think strategically and not get bogged down in detail when that is unhelpful.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and interact with lawyers and non-lawyers from around the world with kindness and respect.
· Passion for stopping climate change.
· Excellent time management, and the ability to meet deadlines, logically tackle problems and set and communicate priorities.
Diversity and inclusion:
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website, here.
We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.
We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, people of colour, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We also value flexible working and are open to those who would want to work part-time in this role.
What we offer
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £60,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
· A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours
· A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off)
· A market-leading pension of 10%
· A progressive parental leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents
· Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team
· Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.
How to apply:
Please click the relevant link to apply through our software: Applied.
To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.
· Photos
· Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’
· Age
· Email and/or phone number
Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application at this time.
The closing date for applications is 1st July 2024 at 9:00am UK time.
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants (within the UK).
Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 15th July. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this the following week.
We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.
We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible.
Please read our application guide on the Opportunity Green website.
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Plantlife as an Individual Giving Officer to provide a high quality and efficient service to Plantlife’ s members and supporters. We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent team player to join our friendly, motivated and dedicated team. This vital role helps us generate funds critical to the delivery of our strategy; of securing a world rich in plants and fungi.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Are you up for the challenge?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is a a strong team player who is supportive, positive, and capable of managing a busy and varied workload. You will be well-organised, proactive and confident in all aspects of customer service, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills evidenced by a friendly, polite and helpful manner and demonstrate a willingness to go the extra mile with a can-do attitude.
What will you be doing?
You will be a key member of the Supporter Care Team, working closely with the Supporter Relationship Manager, Supporter Development Manager and the Supporter Care Administrators.
You will be responsible for providing a high quality, efficient service to Plantlife members and supporters, ensuring that communications and engagement contribute to supporters’ sense of Plantlife as being an efficient, reliable, and helpful organisation that appreciates and values their support. You will help to contribute to current and new engagement activities and initiatives.
You will be using our CRM database alongside Microsoft Excel for a large proportion of yourtime to process and deliver administrative tasks and will share ideas on how to improve processes and implement where necessary. You will provide day to day guidance to the team of administrators, as required. There will be a shared responsibility for administrative and financial admin tasks as well as some individual responsibilities.
The role is based in our Salisbury office (Monday to Thursday) and you will be working from home on Friday. The role occasionally requires some weekend or evening working.
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.
Percival are excited to be working exclusively with The Ernest Cook Trust to find their new Development Surveyor.
The Ernest Cook Trust is an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning. Their mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.
Title:Development Surveyor
Salary:£38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Working Pattern:Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Hybrid
In this new role as a Development Surveyor at the Trust, you'll play an important part in advancing the Trusts Property Strategy, taking forward capital projects, in support of extending charitable impact and growing the Trusts income to do so. Working closely with the Property Director, you'll lead multiple capital projects of differing scales and varying timelines, focusing on the redevelopment of rural assets, brownfield sites, and new developments focused on rural land and property.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a proven track record in managing development projects, with a focus on rural property.
- Have an understanding of rural property characteristics and relevant legal frameworks.
- Be motivated and results driven with a commitment to excellence.
- Be detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for Applications: ASAP, rolling basis
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Consultant Murray Lawson on [email protected]
To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy here: https://www.percival.org/privacy
We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Title: Cultural Strategist
Reports to: CEO
Location: London, Victoria (hybrid working)
Salary: £80k - £90k
We will consider part-time applications for a minimum of 3 days a week.
Exciting opportunity for an imaginative, insightful, creative, and visionary leader to steer a thrilling new phase of our work.
The Emergence Trust (currently known as The JJ Charitable Trust) was founded in 1992. A part of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, the Trust works with organisations to tackle deep rooted systems within education, economics, and culture (values, beliefs and narratives) to help catalyse a fundamental paradigm shift towards a truly sustainable future.
The Trust has a history of supporting environmental and educational initiatives, supporting social and community experimentation around regenerative and circular economies, and improving the effectiveness of literacy teaching for children with learning difficulties. The focus of our Trust is evolving and shifting to have a more all-encompassing focus on culture and the role that it plays in addressing the major challenges of our time, including the deeper human roots of our nature and climate crises.
In this role you will have the opportunity to catalyse change for a truly sustainable future, being responsible for collaborating on strategy and implementation with the Trustee board and alongside colleagues, but with large degrees of autonomy. This is a unique opportunity to meaningfully address the climate and nature crisis, whilst utilising your creative abilities and professional experience, and a chance to guide and steer cultural conversations as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
You will be an accomplished generalist, likely with a media background, but you could be an experienced editor, commissioner, advertising creative, philanthropy professional, academic, curator, publisher, or experienced social innovator.
With an instinctive drive to discover, cultivate and connect emerging people, ideas, practices, systems, and organisations, you will be experienced in business development, strategic thinking and managing initiatives that create new forms of meaning or deliver meaningful change.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for wanting to contribute to a more equitable, sustainable, and regenerative future, please click on "Apply" at the top to download a candidate pack.
For the first round of applications candidates are asked to submit their CV alongside a 1-2 minute video recording telling us about yourself and why this role interests you. Please send CVs and videos to the email address on Page 9 of Candidate Pack.
Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) is at the forefront of nature conservation, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and recovering natural habitats across Kent and beyond. Our Wilder Kent 2030 Strategy (WK2030) sets ambitious targets through groundbreaking projects like the Wilder Blean Initiative, Kentish Chough reintroduction, Pine Marten reintroduction, and Nature-Based Solutions. These complex projects require dynamic collaboration across our organisation, pushing the boundaries of conservation.
The Role:
We are seeking a visionary Head of Strategic Conservation Initiatives to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this crucial role, you will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of our projects using our Project Management Framework (PMF) based on the internationally renowned Conservation Open Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Lead the development and execution of high-impact conservation projects, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
Collaboration: Partner with the SLT and the wider Trust to coordinate resources and manage diverse, multi-disciplinary project teams.
Financial Oversight: Oversee project budgets and finances, implementing robust risk management practices.
Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance our project development and delivery processes.
Reporting: Provide regular progress reports to the SLT, trustees, and funders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
About You:
Experience: Proven track record in managing complex projects, programmes, and initiatives, especially in multi-disciplinary environments.
Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic mindset with a focus on process improvement.
Communication: Superior communication skills for effective reporting and team development.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: Engage with and directly influence cutting-edge conservation projects that set industry standards.
Dynamic Team: Be part of a well-resourced and ambitious organisation that embraces bold opportunities.
Impactful Work: Play a leadership role in achieving the transformative goals of our Wilder Kent 2030 Strategy.
Professional Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and make a significant impact to our goals.
If you are a proactive, strategic leader with a deep passion for conservation, we want to hear from you.
Kent Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Raise: Cumbria Community Forest
It takes a community to raise a forest
Launched in 2021 and covering 1385 square miles, Raise: Cumbria Community Forest hugs the western edge of the Lake District National Park and stretches from Carlisle in the north to Barrow-in-Furness in the south.
We are a growing collective of foresters, artists and academics, working with communities, landowners and regional policymakers to make a difference. Together, we plant trees and create new woodlands, meaningfully engaging with communities who face the greatest barriers to accessing nature and green spaces. Our aim? To increase economic, environmental, health and social benefits, resulting in a positive impact on both people and nature.
Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a member of England’s Community Forests – collectively, the work of 15 community forests has formed the largest environmental regeneration initiative in England - and we are part of the Community Forest Trust, a national registered charity.
The Programme Manager is a new role which lies at the heart of our organisation. The Programme Manager will focus on developing our current processes and procedures to create a strong operational framework within which our whole team can thrive. In particular, the role will be responsible for the co-ordination and administration of all our programme delivery and site pipelines, ensuring that all activity is aligned with funding agreements. In addition, the role will operate a central office function accessible to our team working across Cumbria. There’s also the opportunity to get out of the office to work with our foresters and local communities across Cumbria to plant trees and create a legacy. It’s an exciting time to join our organisation.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar project or programme management role, preferably within the environmental or charitable sector though this is not essential.
The ability to work as part of an agile and dynamic multidisciplinary team is a must, as well as strong project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
We are of course passionate about the environment, so the postholder must be committed to the benefits of woodland creation and community engagement.
The perks:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
- An enhanced pension scheme
- In-house training opportunities
To apply, please submit your full CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.
If you would like to discuss the role or our Organisation further you are welcome to contact James Cobbold (Director) by email.
The closing date for this advertisement is 28th June 2024 with interviews expected to be held 9th July 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.