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The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Casual Learning Officer to join our Learning Team on a flexible basis on a casual contract.
The Benefits
- An hourly rate of £15.49 per hour
- Offices in a beautiful location
If you have experience delivering outdoor environmental education and a strong grasp of ecology and natural heritage, this is an incredible opportunity to step into a unique role with our prestigious organisation.
Working in the heart of London's iconic Royal Parks, you’ll have the chance to deliver fun and inclusive activities to our diverse visitors amidst stunning natural settings.
What’s more, you’ll enjoy the freedom of flexible hours, ensuring a perfect balance between work and your personal commitments whilst still making a meaningful impact!
The Role
As a Casual Learning Officer, you will support the delivery of our outdoor learning programmes.
Working alongside our inspiring Learning Team, you’ll plan and deliver school sessions and other activities to visitors of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, providing inclusive, fun and high-quality experiences across nature, heritage and wellbeing. You’ll have the opportunity to build varied experience in a range of informal settings, such as drop-in events, festivals and out in the parks’ beautiful habitats.
You may also be offered opportunities to undertake a range of administrative and customer support duties, including responding to enquiries from the public, uploading event information online and processing booking transfer and cancellation requests.
About You
To be considered as a Casual Learning Officer, you will need:
- Proven experience delivering outdoor environmental education to school groups
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver sessions with energy and enthusiasm to diverse audiences
- In depth knowledge of ecology, natural heritage and outdoor learning
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Please note, this role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.
Other organisations may call this role Programme Officer, Engagement Officer, Outdoor Learning Officer, Education Officer, Outdoor Activities Officer, Visitor Services Officer, or Enrichment Officer.
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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Casual Learning Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
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Already working in interim CEO role but looking for a new challenge, a place to develop your skills, or a chance to make a big difference to the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
We are Caxton Youth Organistion. We are a specialist Youth club, creating communities, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster.
Interim Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover)
Fixed term: up to 12-months (from June)
Location: Based at our Youth Club in Westminster with some flexible working
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience
Reports to:
Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: Head of Programmes, Fundraising Manager, Finance & Facilities Officer
Role purpose
• To provide leadership to Caxton for the charity to achieve its mission and deliver to its
beneficiaries.
• To be responsible for developing current services and developing new services that
benefit the young people of Caxton and is youth-led.
• To work with the Board and SLT to achieve its 2023-26 business strategy, plans and
targets - while ensuring the Board fulfils its responsibilities in the governance of the
charity.
• To ensure long term sustainability, through effective governance, sound finance and delivery of services.
• To keep the organisation on track to achieve its operational business plan.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership
• Provide, develop and implement Caxton’s strategic and operational plans, leading on
partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the charity
and our beneficiaries..
• Provide leadership for all Caxton employees, volunteers and associates including
direct management responsibility for three employees to ensure that Caxton delivers a
safe, effective and fun service for all of its members and their families.
Strategy
• To deliver the 2023-26 strategy.
• Implement a strategy review in the Autumn and tailor the operational plan accordingly.
• Identify and assess strategic risks, issues and opportunities and take responsibility for initiating and leading associated changes, with agreement from trustees.
Business Development:
• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure Caxton raises c.£500k pa to maintain in-years services.
• Work towards the achievement of long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income, for example from fundraising, service contracts and earned income.
• To lead on the development of Caxton’s outdoor base and capital campaign
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Financial Control and Governance
• Liaise with the Board, Senior Management Team and Accountants to ensure that the charity’s overall governance structure, policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes as necessary in line with legal requirements and good practice.
• To ensure that adequate finance is available and to work with the Treasurer and the Finance and Facilities Officer, to produce regular management accounts and annual audited accounts in line with requirements.
• To attend all board meetings and quarterly subcommittee meetings, working with trustees on strategic matters.
Buildings Management
• To take accountability for the building management and compliance, working with the finance and facilities officer to ensure regular checks are made and the building is maintained within a budget.
Day-to-day Management
• Day-to-day management of the service to ensure it continues to be safe and effective. This includes being the safeguarding lead for the organisation.
Youth Government and Leadership
• To attend monthly Youth Government meetings and ensure that you are always amplifying the youth voice.
• To communicate effectively with young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.
• To liaise with external agencies and create new opportunities for youth leadership.
External Relations
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with private sector donors, statutory, partners and funding organisations.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with partners, local businesses, funders and other voluntary organisations, building alliances and networks to further the work of Caxton Youth Organisation.
• To promote and publicise the work of Caxton Youth Organisation.
About the role
The Philanthropy Coordinator will primarily deliver key administration support for UK Youth’s Avon Tyrrell Capital Appeal; including developing donor communications, managing the project plan spreadsheet, maintaining accurate CRM data records, conducting prospect research and drafting funding requests. They will work closely with the Director of External Relations (lead of the Capital Appeal) and PA to the Director of External Relations in managing the Avon Tyrrell Capital Appeal board, and support the wider Engagement team in core Philanthropy and Events administration.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or transfer their career to the fundraising sector, motivated by ensuring young people in the UK are equipped to thrive. You will be exposed to a variety of fundraising activity and have the opportunity to contribute to some high-level philanthropy work.
The Avon Tyrrell Capital Appeal is on track to raise £6.4 million to regenerate and build a new experiential learning centre at UK Youth’s outdoor learning centre, Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest. The Avon Tyrrell Capital Appeal was launched in October 2023 by HRH The Princess Royal at an event in the New Forest. The event attracted many prospective donors with whom we are now in advanced positive discussions with on supporting the appeal, including our lead gift.
The role sits within the Engagement Team which collectively covers Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Supporter Communications, and Events. The Engagement team forms part of the successful External Relations department which is also responsible for Corporate, Trust and Foundation fundraising and the Digital, Marketing and Communications team.
You will be excellent at project management and able to write clearly and persuasively about the work of UK Youth and our outdoor learning provision.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that is unlocking youth work for all young people.
We bring together young people and youth workers with business leaders, teachers, social workers, doctors, policy makers and other professionals to learn, spread effective ways to support young people, and campaign for social change.
Only by working together can we tackle the systemic problems that keep letting our young people down.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth wants all young people to be equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Youth work can be life changing (and even life saving.) We have developed a strategy to unlock youth work so that every young person in the UK can benefit. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed, and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference, and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. Come and be part of this change.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all.
- Closing date for applications will be 3rd April at 11:59pm (midnight)
- Interviews are scheduled to take place between 8th - 11th April 2024
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing and Communications Manager - Maternity Cover
Forestry Commission
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 17th April 2024
Reference number: 345873
Salary: £29,863 - £31,526
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Contract type: Fixed term, Loan, Secondment
Length of employment: 12 months
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share
Location: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS
About the job
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is one of the finest collections of temperate trees in the world. Its 600 acres is recognised as a Grade 1 landscape of national importance and includes ancient woodland and semi-natural grassland. Since 1956 it has been managed by the Forestry Commission (operating as Forestry England) to meet our mission 'to connect people with trees to improve the quality of life'. Our future vision is to be ‘a world leader in trees, inspiring people through education conservation, education and participation’. We will achieve this by building on our existing objectives that cover science, learning, wellbeing, volunteering and recreation.
The arboretum is a significant regional visitor attraction with over 550,000 visits annually, onsite businesses generate a turnover in excess of £6m and the arboretum makes an estimated contribution to the local economy of over £23 million. The tree collection itself is complemented and supported by high-quality visitor facilities, catering, retail and a range of events; particularly a 4 night concert series as part of Forest Live, a 12 night Christmas lights event and sporting activities. In the past decade a £7m redevelopment project has transformed the visitor experience with a new Welcome Building and car parking in 2014 and the addition in 2016 of the award winning STIHL Treetop Walkway and Wolfson Tree Management Centre. The arboretum has been accredited with a Visit England Gold Award three years running.
What will the successful candidate be doing?
This role will lead marketing and communications activity across a diverse range of channels and audiences driving new and repeat visits to the arboretum and our events through creative campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver the commercial aspects of the role while also inspiring people through the promotion of our good causes of conservation, education and participation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a national heritage leisure attraction leading marketing and communications activity across a diverse range of channels and audiences driving new and repeat visits to the arboretum and our events through creative campaigns. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver the commercial aspects of the role while also inspiring people through the promotion of our good causes of conservation, education and participation. This ranges from the overseas collection of seed from tree species threatened with extinction in the wild through to wellbeing activity hosted within the arboretum.
Job description
Key Work Areas
· A full oversight of marketing, public relations and social media. Supporting the team to seek to develop on existing platforms and set achievable targets.
· Support the team to be the media contact for Westonbirt and handle national and regional media enquiries.
· Manage the production of creative marketing campaigns for events, seasons and our good causes. Collaborate with other teams to identify key messages and themes for campaigns.
· Work with the national team to market Forest Live concerts and our new Christmas at Westonbirt event. Lead on the production of marketing materials and local partnerships with retail and tourism outlets.
· Work closely with our Friends Charity to align messages across our channels including on the editorial board of the Westonbirt Magazine to include relevant content, ensure messages are clear and the content is on brand. Proofread as required.
· Manage the Forestry England brand; making sure teams are aware how to use the Forestry England logo and Westonbirt name.
· Support the team in filming and photography requests and planning content creation for our campaigns.
· Oversee the arboretum’s internal communications processes ensuring that communication plans address the needs of staff, business partners and contractors.
· Plan and monitor the communication and marketing budget, providing reports when required.
Person specification
Essential
· A track record of managing or supervising communications and marketing in a busy commercial or cause led environment.
· Experience in the management or supervision of staff and/or volunteers, budgets, contracts, contractors and partnership businesses.
· Competent user of PC and Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Experience of the use of social media as a tool for communicating and marketing.
Desirable
· Experience in a busy visitor attraction and in large outdoor events in the heritage and/or environment sector.
· Working knowledge of using email marketing software.
· Working knowledge of using online platforms to create surveys.
· Up-to-date knowledge of using a website content management system.
· Full driving license
Are you an energetic and passionate person ready to lead our growing charity into the future?
Come and help us be the best we can be as we work to protect and improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the Cheddar Valley area of Somerset.
Applications should include completed application form, CV and covering letter
Closing date for applications: 2nd April 2024
Please send us a completed application form along with your CV and a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.