Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum
Start Date: 14 December 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK
Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
We are seeking an experienced Media Relations Manager to continue to grow FFI’s profile in the media. This is a challenging and exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to FFI as we strive to protect threatened species and habitats around the world.
With substantial experience of working in PR, you will know how to build strong working relationships with journalists, understand how to communicate complex stories in an engaging way and be able to pitch these successfully to the press to achieve positive coverage for the organisation. You will have a passion for media relations, while understanding the complexities and challenges that this discipline entails.
You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 6 November 2020.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Project Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project manager to deliver complex projects for a national charity.
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Occasional visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £30,817 to £34,471 Per Annum Pro Rata
Hours: Full time
Duration: 7 Months fixed term contract
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 1 November 2020
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join this national charity and work across a number of high profile projects that involve significant transformation within the business and volunteering. It is a great opportunity to come on-board to help revolutionise volunteering and assist in the ongoing leadership of the Covid Response Programme.
As Senior Project Manager you will support the project executive in promoting the project and ensuring that it is helping to significantly progress one or more of the Saving Nature outcomes. Key responsibilities will include:
- Put in place the right governance structure to keep their projects on track
- Produce relevant project documentation (including highlight reports)
- Ensure stakeholders, including customers, are kept fully involved and informed
- Estimate and manage the project(s) duration determining when activities and events are planned to happen
- Identify, record, manage and communicate risks and issues, putting in place appropriate contingency actions
- Agree and implement a quality strategy
- Manage the project budget against forecast
- Direct and motivate the project team and act as a coach and mentor to other project managers internally
About you:
As Senior Project Manager you will have strong change management experience, some prior knowledge of IT project delivery and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing senior stakeholders and juggling across more than one project.
Other key skills and experience include:
- Experience of managing risk; working to establish and clarify requirements and assessing impact both at a project and organisational level.
- Experience of working within project teams and with wider stakeholders to provide collaborative solutions.
- Stakeholder engagement experience, engaging and influencing across the workforce.
- Strong Communications skills, developing content from the project to update and inform.
Desirable skills include:
- Experience of managing change projects
- Experience of working within an agile or sprint environment and the benefits
If you feel you have the necessary skills to bring to this exciting role, then apply today!
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Management, Senior Project Manager, Change Management, Programme Manager, Agile/Sprint, Agile Delivery Manager, etc.
Philanthropy Development Manager
We are looking for a highly motivated Philanthropy Development Manager to join our client’s successful and ambitious Philanthropy Team.
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Philanthropy Development Manager
Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £26,212 to £35,539 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 30 October 2020
About the role:
The role will focus on high value partnerships, working directly and indirectly with individuals to help inspire them to increase and lengthen their support to the organisation. You will be contributing to the global climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing. As Philanthropy Development Manager you'll be responsible for identifying individuals to engage with from within the current supporter base (helped by the data team) and then beyond it, through research, networking, and events.
This is a new role within the organisation and an exciting opportunity to develop a philanthropic pipeline in a way not previously attempted! There is an opportunity to travel, visit donors, attend events, and have meetings on the reserves. Working partly from home or other regional offices is an option, but there will be some requirement to spend time at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire, with other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
About you
To be successful in the role of Philanthropy Development Manager relationship building is key, with supporters naturally, but also with colleagues across the organisation, including fellow fundraisers and other income revenue teams, reserve staff, and programme and conservation team members.
Experience of organising events is desirable, as this will become an important part of the engagement mix with this group of supporters. A good understanding of data protection and good judgement around reputational risk is also key for this role.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are vital, and you will need to be confident about day-to-day communication as well as writing funding proposals and preparing documentation in advance of meetings.
You will be a confident collaborator, as you'll be working closely with a prospect researcher, the CRM Manager, as well as colleagues focussed on major donors and other teams outside our department.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Philanthropy Manager, Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Philanthropy Team Manager, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Trusts and Major Gifts Fundraising etc.
Head of Digital Products
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Digital Products to join the largest nature conservation charity in the UK on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
As the largest nature conservation charity in the UK with over 1.2 million members, the organisation makes a real difference to the world we live in and they can’t do that without great people! Nature is in crisis and their digital products are a key part of how they engage a diverse audience, empowering them to save nature and become active supporters.
Position: Head of Digital Products (Maternity Cover)
Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £39,970 to £44,289 per annum
Hours: Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months - maternity cover
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 1 November 2020
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Digital Strategy and Change, the Head of Digital Products will take accountability for the overall product roadmaps of the charity’s website, social media channels, email, paid-for digital marketing and the intranet. With a remit to develop an ambitious, focused and measurable product strategy, this role will lead a team of product owners to help develop digital platforms that enable the organisation to deliver its income, engagement and conservation objectives.
You will be instrumental in defining and leading a team that deliver integrated marketing campaigns across the digital estate and you will establish best practice in product management and leadership.
You will be an advocate and driver of change and have the vision and experience to see where opportunities to innovate through the implementation and optimisation of new digital channels have long term and far reaching opportunities that improve engagement with supporters and business users as well as drive operational and cost efficiency.
About you:
As Head of Digital Products you will have the ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and respond flexibly to the changing needs of the organisation in support of its income, conservation and engagement requirements whilst ensuring that the long-term strategic technology ambitions are not compromised but enhanced. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the organisation
- Project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams
- Competent user of Microsoft office
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Product Manager, Digital Product Director, Head of Product, Head of Digital, Senior Digital Product Manager, Senior Digital Product Owner, Digital Product Lead, Product Leader - Digital Solutions, Product Manager (Digital) etc.
Cambridge Cyrenians is a well-established charity working with homeless men and women in the city of Cambridge. Supporting over 100 residents in dispersed shared houses across the city we are proud to be entering our 50th year in 2020.
Project Worker – Supported Housing
Location: Cambridge
Hours: 30 hours, Mon - Fri
Salary: £22,319 rising to £23,727 pro rata
Working as a Project Worker based at our main office in central Cambridge, you will provide support to the residents in our supported accommodation. You will have the opportunity to support some of the most vulnerable people to move on from homelessness, we allow you the freedom and flexibility to provide real person centred support enabling our residents to achieve their potential.
The right candidate should have experience of working with homeless people and/or in a residential setting in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 5th November
Interviews: 12th November
No agencies please.
TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in support of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. We have been making invaluable contributions to conservation for decades. Although there is still much to do, our past successes provide a strong foundation for the future. 2021 will be a pivotal year for international agreements on priorities for the environment, and TRAFFIC aims to contribute effectively to their delivery in the years ahead.
We are looking for our next Executive Director, who will be a collaborative, progressive and dynamic leader for the next chapter of our organisation’s growth and development. We are looking for an inclusive and inspirational leader with strong alignment to our mission. The successful candidate will be able to inspire, manage and develop a diverse, international and high-performing team of specialists in their fields, steward the financial health of the organisation and develop a strategy to address an increasingly competitive landscape.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to our principle of influence through evidence and an understanding of the issues within the environmental, conservation and illegal wildlife trade arena. You will demonstrate experience in leading and managing technically driven organisations, strong fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of partnership building and influencing. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape and evolve TRAFFIC’s strategy, systems, structure and campaigns, while nurturing its culture and encouraging innovation and integrated delivery of results to fulfil the mission of the organisation.
TRAFFIC wishes to encourage applications from experienced leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change and lead an organisation seeking to create significant and lasting change in the field of illegal wildlife trade.
If you share our passion for the natural world and want to help us achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. To apply, please upload a curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter of application summarising motivation in applying and addressing the role description, key competencies, and person specification via the Perrett Laver website, by clicking the Apply button and quoting reference 4818. Applicants are asked to provide full daytime and evening contact details.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd November 2020 at 9am GMT.
Following this, Perrett Laver will meet with the Selection Committee to agree upon a Longlist of candidates. Longlisted candidates will be invited to discuss the role and their candidature further with Perrett Laver in mid-late November. The final interviews and assessment exercises will take place in London, or virtually.
The position is expected to be based in the global headquarters in Cambridge. TRAFFIC would consider alternative arrangements for an exceptional candidate who would wish to be based for part of their time in one of TRAFFIC’s country offices. The salary is competitive with the seniority of the appointment and will be £95-115k.
Our mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation. We seek to uphold these principles in our behaviour and practices – as an employer and as a campaigning organisation.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, and candidates with disabilities.
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.
Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
If you have a passion for writing and producing powerful impactful stories, using your clear strategic communications leadership across multiple communication channels (including digital and social media), and thrive on building strong relationships across international teams, this is the role for you.
This exciting new role, working for CBM Global will primarily focus on delivering co-ordinated internal and external communications across CBM Global’s brand. As well as the above, you’ll have oversight of content management to grow CBM Global’s audience and digital presence.
Based: The role can be based out of a Member Association office (Australia, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Switzerland, and UK), other countries where CBM Global has a registered presence such as Germany and Belgium, or our Country Offices in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Burkina, Nigeria, Madagascar and Bolivia.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week). Fixed term contract to 31 December 2021.
How to apply: Please download the Recruitment Pack below for more details, and apply submitting your covering letter and CV.
Closing date: 09:00 Monday 2 November
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Head of Fundraising
Location: Field Based between Cambridge, Ipswich and Norwich
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
With extensive knowledge and experience of fundraising you will be in tune with latest fundraising trends and techniques, able to create a diversified strategy to optimise income across all income streams, particularly in the face of current challenges presented by COVID19.
You will be extremely capable in balancing the development of strategy with its operational delivery through leading and inspiring a team of fundraisers and developing excellent working practise.
You will be highly experienced and skilled in developing strong relationships with a diverse set of supporters and able to influence across a wide network of stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for the charity.
Your passion for ensuring our supporters reach their potential will be matched with your drive for success and your natural resilience in the face of a challenging fundraising environment.
This role is field based with an opportunity for the right candidate to be based anywhere within East Anglia, but must be able to travel between our fundraising office locations in Cambridge, Norwich and Ipswich.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November
The interview process will comprise of:
1st stage interview on Thursday 19th November, to include an informal presentation.
2nd stage interview (for successful candidates from 1st stage) on Thursday 26th November.
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all sections of the community. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
No agencies please.