Sustainability jobs

Smart Works Bristol empowers unemployed women to move into work, supporting up to 1,000 clients each year through career coaching and interview preparation. To achieve this, we rely on income from grants, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and events.

We are seeking a proactive Fundraising Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, this role will lead our corporate and events fundraising, building on strong community foundations to develop partnerships as a key driver of long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will deliver our three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on Bristol’s corporate landscape, diversifying income streams, leading events and strengthening relationships across the Southwest.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of income generation, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships that translate into sustainable funding.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing charity at a pivotal stage, while benefiting from the wider Smart Works network. The role is based in Bristol and includes some evening or weekend work, with time off in lieu.

If you enjoy networking, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit a CV and answer the following questions by 12 noon on Monday 1st June. You will be prompted to submit your answers within our online portal.

• Why do you want to work for Smart Bristol? (Max 250 words)
• What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (Max 400 words)
• In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current charity fundraising space? (Max 400 words)

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting Consumers International in their search for a Strategic Growth and Engagement Lead, Sustainability. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants real ownership in their role—where you can take an idea, build it, and run with it on a global stage.

Working at the heart of Consumers International’s sustainability programme, you will drive partnerships, funding and influence across areas such as energy, materials and food systems. This is not a role focused on maintaining the status quo; instead, you’ll have the freedom and trust to shape new opportunities, test ideas and deliver growth that creates genuine global impact, with scope to truly make the role your own.

Key responsibilities

· Build and manage a strong pipeline of global funding and partnership opportunities

· Develop compelling proposals and innovative partnership models

· Lead on relationship management and supporting partners in their Change Network ( you can view here.)

· Shape and deliver a growth strategy for the sustainability programme

· Represent the organisation at international events and forums

· Create opportunities for global members to engage, collaborate and influence

About you

· Proven experience in partnerships, fundraising or business development

· Track record of securing income from foundations, corporates or multilateral organisations

· Experience working across international and cross-sector environments

· A strategic and proactive mindset, with the ability to spot opportunities and run with them

· Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills

· A genuine interest in sustainability and systems change

Key details

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Fully remote – open to candidates globally

Contract: Full-time

Applications: Wednesday 27th May 2026 to Hannah at Harris Hill

Apply to Hannah at Harris Hill to learn more and get the full job pack

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics

Purpose of the role 

We are seeking a project coordinator to contribute research, project management and stakeholder management skills to support key projects advancing the consumer voice in the sustainability transition. This is a critical role in our team, and it comes with significant development opportunities. 

An initial focus will be supporting delivery of key workstreams in our Clean Energy Futures Programme, where our vision is for an affordable and accessible energy system in which all people can enjoy the benefits of increasingly clean, decentralised and interconnected energy. You can explore our past achievements in promoting consumer interest in clean energy on our website, here: Clean Energy Futures - Consumers International. 

The Research and Events Coordinator will work alongside the Strategy and Projects Leads for Clean Energy Futures to manage engagement with the communities of practice that feed into our Clean Energy Futures work. This includes the Member Taskforce on Energy and the Multi-stakeholder Expert Group, comprised of cross-sector experts from business, academia and government.

The Coordinator will also contribute to project delivery through research into energy policy and practice and report writing, as well as joining programme strategy discussions in a strongly collaborative and non-hierarchical environment. We also anticipate the Coordinator working closely with our Insights Lead to conduct desk research and stakeholder interviews to deliver insights components of Sustainability Programme workstreams. 

After an initial 6-month period focused on Clean Energy Futures, there will be opportunities for the Coordinator to broaden their remit to other projects and topics within the Sustainability Programme.

Reflecting this breadth and the opportunities to grow, the Coordinator will initially report into the Director of Sustainability, who will provide guidance and mentoring support.

The ideal candidate is a highly organised, proactive and energetic individual who can demonstrate their knowledge and professional interest in sustainability and an understanding of the importance of consumers in the transition. They should be comfortable working remotely in a busy and varied global environment and able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.Prior knowledge of the energy sector is useful but not a pre-requisite.

This role can be shaped to focus on variety of potential topics, capabilities and opportunities as we grow the team, depending on the needs of the organisation and skills and interests of the individual.

The role is open to candidates globally. 

Key Responsibilities 

Key responsibilities of the role include the following:  

• Project Coordination: Support the implementation of Sustainability Programme projects, with an initial focus on Clean Energy Futures. This will include managing project plans and tracking timelines for project deliverables, as well as engaging project partners to keep them updated on project progress. 

• Research support: Support the Clean Energy Futures Strategy and Project Leads in conducting research and gathering examples and insights from our global network of stakeholders to inform the development of our analysis, reports and proposals. Support the Insights Lead with consumer insights research and stakeholder interviews. 

• Community coordination and meeting organisation: Support organisation of in-person and online stakeholder workshops or meetings including supporting the development of agendas, invite lists and online and in-person logistical arrangements where needed. This may include project related meetings and representation at other events and high-level global moments such as COP31. 

• Communications support: Draft, provide input to, and disseminate communications (e.g. meeting minutes, research reports, topic briefings) to project stakeholders, ensuring accurate, timely and appropriate communications. 

• Strategic inputs: Contribute your thoughts and ideas to development and delivery of the clean energy futures and wider sustainability work programmes and strategy as needed. 

The overall work of Consumers International: 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support the implementation of the Strategic and Business Plans.

• Contribute as needed to team meetings and other Consumers International-wide communication and outreach. 

• Embody the culture and values of Consumers International and help us deliver on those. 

Ability Housing is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and sustainable homes for people who need them. We focus on enabling independence and improving quality of life, and we are proud of the positive impact our properties have in communities across the South of England.

As we continue to invest in and maintain safe, modern, and energy-efficient homes, we are looking for a skilled Building Surveyor to join our friendly and purpose-driven team.

The Role

As a Building Surveyor at Ability Housing, you’ll play a key part in managing the condition, safety, and ongoing improvement of our property portfolio.
You will:

• Carry out property inspections, stock condition surveys, and diagnostic assessments
• Produce clear technical reports and specifications for repairs, planned works, and adaptations
• Manage contractors, oversee works on site, and ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards
• Support residents by resolving property issues and providing professional advice
• Contribute to planned maintenance programmes and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure health and safety, compliance, and quality assurance across all projects
• Ensure expedient and cost effective Void turn around

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, problem-solving, and making a genuine difference to residents’ lives.

About You

• We’re looking for someone who is:#
• Professionally qualified or working towards a relevant surveying qualification (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
• Experienced in property maintenance, building surveying, or construction within social housing or a similar environment
• Confident producing technical specifications, reports, and costings
• Knowledgeable in building pathology, construction legislation, and health & safety
• Customer-focused, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong communicator who works well with colleagues, contractors, and residents
• A full driving licence is essential, as frequent travel between sites will be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Training and professional development support
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led working culture
• The chance to make a real difference every day

Lead a national organisation providing a lifeline at moments of crisis

Every 90 seconds, someone is reported missing in the UK. Behind each disappearance is a moment of crisis, uncertainty and risk, for the individual and for those who love them.

This UK charity is dedicated to supporting missing children and adults, and their families. For over 30 years, the organisation has provided free, confidential support through its helpline, services and advocacy, while working to improve the national response to missing through research, policy and campaigning.

With a strong foundation, a committed Board and a clear strategic direction, the organisation is building its reach and influence. It is now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead it into its next phase.

Chief Executive Officer
£90,000 – £100,000
Hybrid, with regular presence in London and national travel

The Chief Executive will provide strategic and visible leadership to ensure the organisation continues to deliver high-impact support while strengthening its influence and sustainability.

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• A strong track record of strategic leadership, with the ability to shape and deliver organisational direction centred on impact and sustainability
• Proven experience of financial stewardship and income generation, with the ability to build long-term resilience and growth
• Credibility as an external ambassador, with the ability to build and sustain senior partnerships across government, policing, funders and the wider sector, and to influence policy and system-level change
• A collaborative, low-ego and people-centred leadership style, with the emotional intelligence to build trust, develop high-performing teams and foster an inclusive culture
• A deep commitment to centring lived and living experience, ensuring this informs services, decision-making and organisational direction

This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation that combines frontline support with national influence, at a time when its voice, visibility and impact are more important than ever.

How to Apply
For further information, please view the appointment brief on the Prospectus website.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement (maximum 1,000 words), outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 1 June 2026
Interviews with the charity:
First round: w/c 15 June
Second round: w/c 22 June

The Sentencing Academy, established in 2019, has made significant strides in advocating for effective sentencing practices and enhancing the understanding of sentencing among professionals and the public. We are now looking for a visionary leader to join us as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role will oversee the strategic direction of the charity, strengthening future sustainability and marking a new chapter in its mission to promote evidenced-based approaches to sentencing to help reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims and improve public confidence.

About the Role

This key position offers the chance to shape and develop the future of the Sentencing Academy and its commitment to enhancing sentencing practices and research in England and Wales. It is a leadership opportunity that involves executing a strategic plan that supports the charity's longevity. It is a role that not only focuses on organisational growth and influence but also emphasises the importance of operational compliance, financial health, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The budget for 2026/27 is fully funded but there is a need to significantly widen the organisation’s funding base to ensure its sustainability beyond the current financial year.

About You

We are seeking a passionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in the non-profit sector to join our team as CEO. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in sentencing and the wider criminal justice system. Your background will include strategic planning, governance, and financial management, with a strong ability to secure funding through grants and partnerships.

You will inspire and lead a diverse team, with expertise to build and maintain strong relationships, and represent our organisation in public forums and the media. As a forward-thinking leader you will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

What We Offer

The post is offered on a 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The salary for this post is £70,000 pro rata.

Dog Aid Scotland

Dog Aid Scotland is celebrating its 70th anniversary of creating and protecting loving homes across Scotland. The charity helps keep dogs with their owners whenever possible and when that’s not possible, we find dogs new homes, giving them hope for a future.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a long standing charity entering a period of growth and investment with a focus on helping many more dogs and their owners. The charity will look to increase the scale of its work, significantly increasing awareness of the importance and impact of Dog Aid Scotland while ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and income diversification.

The Role 

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for and oversight of the financial management within Dog Aid Scotland, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This will include day to day financial functions across the charity, working closely across the small but dedicated team, to ensure the organisation operates effectively and sustainably. The role will support the charities strategic objectives including long term financial sustainability and ensuring compliance with charity governance standards.

This is a part time role working as part of a small, dedicated team who aim to create happy homes for dogs across Scotland. Although it will be expected to be in the office each week, some hybrid working will be available. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic finance and business leadership, responsible for all of charities accounts and financial processes
• Financial planning and budgeting, including putting together budgets, producing forecasts and management accounts
• Working closely with CEO on long term financial planning that aligns and enables wider charity strategy
• Compliance, systems and controls, including oversight of Xero accounting system and ensuring compliance with charity financial regulations

For more information and how to apply please see Job Pack 

About us

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.

This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.

What you’ll be doing

· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy

· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity

· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects

· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters

· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)

· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact

· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.

You will bring:

· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)

· A track record of building effective external relationships

· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.

Why join us?

Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth

Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction

Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team

See the direct impact of your work on children and families

Flexible working arrangements

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Sheffield Community Bike Project is a not-for-profit community cycle repair workshop that aims to improve access to cycling through three main activities:

• Free (donations appreciated) access to tools and workshop space for DIY cycle repairs, with support from our volunteer team. This includes some sessions for specific groups.

• Offering affordable new and used parts, and refurbished second-hand bikes for sale.

• Focussed cycle maintenance training sessions to upskill our community.

The CEO will lead Sheffield Community Bike Project to successfully carry out its charitable aims, working closely with the Board of Trustees, Bike Project Manager and volunteers. This will include providing strategic leadership, building the organisation's long-term sustainability, securing the funding that enables our work, and supervision of any other paid staff. Please see the responsibilities for the role in the table below. 

SCBP is at a key moment of growth. Having taken on workshop premises in September 2024, we are now working to increase the number of sessions that we run, streamline our volunteer and participant experience, and expand the breadth of provision that we offer. This is a genuine opportunity to shape what SCBP becomes as an established institution - not just to maintain what exists. At the same time, as a grassroots charity, central to our ethos is nurturing a sense of community ownership and collaboration. We aim to make the project a friendly, welcoming place to volunteer for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Another key part of our culture is our “hands-on-tools” approach: participants are encouraged to “learn-by-doing” cycle maintenance themselves with help from our volunteers.

It is important that the CEO embodies our shared ethos of promoting and supporting access to participation in cycling, for the benefit of the Sheffield community and the protection of the environment. The CEO should also uphold SCBP’s values of shared responsibility and consensus building.

If you are unsure if the job as described would work for you, but believe you would excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can lead independently, build relationships, secure resources, and help SCBP grow - and we are open to discussion about how the role might work for the right candidate. 

We recognise that the set of responsibilities described below is ambitious for a part time role. There will be regular prioritisation of key responsibilities and resources with the Board of Trustees and in one to one supervision with the Chairs.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and organisational development - setting and driving long and short term strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees, and building SCBP's capacity as an established institution. 

Financial sustainability and fundraising - securing the income that enables SCBP's work, including grant applications, donor engagement, and earned income development. Overseeing financial strategy and ensuring the organisation lives within its means. 

Line management of the Bike Project Manager and any other paid staff - providing regular supervision, support and accountability, and ensuring operational delivery is on track. 

External representation and partnerships - acting as a public-facing spokesperson for the charity, building relationships with funders, partners, statutory bodies and the wider community. Enabling others to take this role where beneficial.

Internal leadership and culture - nurturing a positive, inclusive organisational culture across staff, volunteers and trustees, consistent with SCBP's values.

Governance and compliance - working with trustees to meet SCBP's legal obligations as a charity, retailer, premises leaseholder and public-facing organisation. Overseeing development and periodic reviews of charity policies. Carrying out incident review processes where appropriate.

Any other reasonable duties that come up to ensure the smooth running of the project - including responding to emergencies.

This is a new role to stabilise, diversify and grow income in a financially constrained environment, reducing reliance on statutory funding, increasing unrestricted income, and strengthening Catalyst Support’s credibility with all sources of non statutory funding, including trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and communities. The postholder holds clear accountability for income performance, return on investment and risk management, and plays a critical role in the organisation’s financial recovery and long-term sustainability. The role is designed as a strategic investment, with the expectation that income generated will move the function towards break-even and net contribution over time, supported by clear targets and Board oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Income Delivery

• Lead and deliver a multi-year income and engagement strategy covering trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising and individual giving.
• Take ownership of income targets, pipelines and forecasts, including break-even requirements and risk exposure.
• Actively manage income risk, developing scenario plans and mitigation actions where delivery falls below expectation.
• Work with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to align income activity with organisational strategy and service priorities.

Funding Applications & Grant Management

• Provide strategic oversight, delivery and quality assurance of all high-value bids, tenders and funding applications.
• Ensure bids are evidence-led, outcome-focused, accurately costed and aligned to service capacity.
• Taking direct responsibility for bid and tender preparation and submission.
• Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
• Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
• Contribute approximately 20% of working time towards partner applications and collaborative projects with key partners, supporting joint funding and shared objectives.

Communications, Marketing & Engagement

• Lead communications and engagement functions to directly support income generation, funder confidence and organisational reputation.
• Ensure all external messaging demonstrates impact, value for money and strategic coherence.
• Grow individual giving, community fundraising and supporter engagement where there is clear return on investment.
• Oversee brand consistency and visibility across digital and offline channels.

Internal Collaboration & Income Culture

• Work closely with service and enabling teams to strengthen funding evidence, case studies and impact data.
• Build organisational understanding that income generation is a shared responsibility.
• Working with services and enabling teams to develop compelling cases for support.
• Equip teams with clarity on how funding, impact and delivery are connected.

Performance, Impact & Governance

• Establish and monitor KPIs covering income performance, ROI, cost-per-£ raised, engagement metrics and pipeline health.
• Report regularly to the Executive team and Trustees, providing transparent assessment of progress, risks and corrective action.
• Support Board assurance through disciplined performance monitoring and review points.

Team Leadership

• Provide line management, development and performance oversight for income generation and communications staff. Head of Income Generation Feb 2026
• Recruit, develop and retain high-quality team capability aligned to organisational needs.

Leadership Contribution

• Contribute as a senior operational leader to organisational planning, change and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Director of Services on future service design, positioning and sustainability.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority of the role and Catalyst Support’s mission.
• Strengthen partnership development with Mary Frances Trust to enhance county-wide support, with particular emphasis on provision for mental health services across both East and West regions.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Proven experience securing trust, grant and philanthropic income at scale, with clear evidence of income conversion and delivery.
• Track record of leading income strategies that generate net financial contribution, including roles where income targets were explicitly expected to cover or exceed post costs or programme investment.
• Experience operating in financially constrained, recovery-focused or turnaround environments, with responsibility for balancing income ambition against organisational risk.
• Experience of Board-level reporting, accountability and scrutiny, including transparent reporting of income performance against targets.
• Demonstrated ability to build senior relationships with funders, partners and individuals that translate into sustained or repeat income.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in mental health, wellbeing or community services.
• Experience overseeing communications and marketing functions.
• Experience operating within multi-stream or system-based service environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Commercially and financially astute.
• Strong analytical, forecasting and risk-management capability, including income pipeline assessment and contribution modelling.
• Confident influencer with credibility at senior and external levels. • Strategic thinker with a strong bias towards delivery, outcomes and financial impact.
• Resilient, solutions-focused and adaptable in high-pressure, performance-driven environments.

Values & Behaviours

• Commitment to Catalyst Support’s values: Kindness, Integrity and Commitment.
• Collaborative, inclusive and trauma-informed approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and lived-experience leadership

Equal Opportunities Statement

We acknowledge the unique contribution that all Catalyst employees, volunteers and clients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.

The purpose of the role is to deliver significant, sustainable income growth from major donors and Trusts & Grants by building a robust high-value pipelines, embedding structured moves management and securing transformational philanthropic support aligned to organisation strategic priorities.

The Philanthropy Lead will build and deliver a high-performing high-value fundraising programme, focused on pipeline development, strategic relationship progression and long-term supporter value. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring a confident fundraiser who can identify, qualify, cultivate and close gifts and funding propositions.

Working closely with senior leaders, prospect research, trustees and a dedicated philanthropy subgroup, the role will unlock networks, develop compelling propositions and create meaningful engagement opportunities that inspire transformational support for hospice care.

This post plays a critical role in strengthening the hospice’s financial sustainability and enabling outstanding care for patients and families across the local community.

When applying please ensure the criteria questions below to be covered on a cover note with applications.

• Please briefly describe your direct experience of securing five-six figure philanthropic gifts from major donors, trusts, or high net worth individuals?

• This role requires someone who can independently manage a live pipeline, build senior stakeholder relationships, and confidently make funding asks within the first few months please explain why you feel ready to do this?

You’ll be expected to run our eBay shop, improve performance, support other fundraising events, and help drive general fundraising activities. If you like variety and want to make a real impact, this role offers genuine scope to grow.

Key Responsibilities

1. eCommerce & Online Sales

• Own and manage the day-to-day running of our eBay shop, including listings, sales, returns, customer messaging, and performance tracking
• Create, optimise, and maintain high-quality listings across eBay and other online sales channels
• Produce clear, accurate product descriptions and strong visual content
• Maintain an organised library of listing content and assets
• Work with the team internally to ensure accurate pricing based on product specifications
• Continuously improve listings, pricing, and conversion rates to drive revenue growth
• Monitor performance, identify trends, introduce new online sales platforms to implement improvements to support growth

2. Events, Pop-Ups & Fundraising Support

• Support planning and delivery of pop-up shops and fundraising events
• Assist with setup, merchandising, and customer engagement
• Help maximise sales and donations during events
• Contribute to fundraising campaigns and applications

3. Revenue Growth & Partnerships (Reframed)

• Promote and generate sales for framing services through Reframed
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with customers and donors
• Support growth of income across both the charity and its commercial activities

4. Customer Experience & Operations

• Provide timely, professional responses to customer enquiries
• Resolve issues relating to orders, returns, and products
• Maintain strong customer satisfaction and feedback ratings
• Ensure compliance with marketplace policies and charity standards

5. Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track sales and fundraising performance against targets
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, revenue, and processes
• Proactively suggest and implement new ideas to grow income
• Take ownership of improving overall shop and sales performance

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Commercially aware with proven experience managing eBay or similar eCommerce platforms
• Ability to independently run and improve online sales channels
• Strong understanding of listings, pricing, and conversion optimisation
• Excellent written communication skills (for listings and customer interaction)
• Self motivated and organised
• Positive team player, adaptable and hands on approach
• Motivated by social impact, sustainability, and community work
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Desirable

• Experience in a charity, fundraising, or social enterprise environment
• Knowledge of refurbished technology or resale markets

Portland Press Limited – the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Biochemical Society – is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board.

The current Board is a dynamic forum comprising a mix of Biochemical Society Trustees and specialist Non-Executive Directors.

This is a pivotal time for the organisation as it capitalises on links between Portland Press and the Society and continues to navigate open science and changes across the wider academic publishing landscape. Publishing is key to the research dissemination goals of the Group and vital to the financial viability of the Society.

We are looking for individuals who are excited about contributing to the Group’s endeavours over the coming three-year period. The successful candidates will have:
• Demonstrable recent experience in evolving scholarly publishing and content services to meet the changing needs of researchers across the globe.
• Deep knowledge of making business-model changes and sculpting/structuring new commercial offerings.
• Awareness of research-funder policy shifts, with ideas about how to navigate these changes.

In addition you should meet the eligibility requirements for company directors, be able to commit the time necessary to fulfil the duties of the role, and understand the associated legal responsibilities.

This role offers a remuneration package of £7,500 per annum and will require the quarterly review of reporting in line with attendance at four board meetings per year.

It is intended that interviews will take place by the end of June 2026. The role will commence from January 2027 onwards, with a preceding period of shadowing (from September 2026).

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June 2026.

To apply follow the link and upload a CV and Cover letter addressed to Prof. Nigel Hooper via the button below. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter.

The Society reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date in the event that a high volume of applications are received.

The Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Rowner Community Trust (RCT) is recruiting a Business Lead which will proactively contribute to RCT becoming a more effective and sustainable resident-first organisation and help us to ensure the quality of RCT’s delivery with/by residents.

They will lead on business development, including profitable venue operations and income diversification, ensuring a friendly and high-quality approach to the community levy and help RCT become sustainable (in all senses). You will help us ensure the smooth operations of RCT i.e. accessible and safe venues, HR processes and supporting resident involvement etc. You will also work with the Chief Officer to help provide timely financial and programme monitoring and reporting for sponsors, RCT Board, levy payers etc and help to develop business cases/plans and funding applications.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a willingness to be innovative and be able to lead (with the whole team) on innovation and ensuring cost-effective business processes ensuring that there is a contemporary resident-focused and ‘easy’ approach.

We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial person, and we expect that the successful candidate would have a business management qualification (or equivalent) at a degree level, have experience in cost-effective innovation and have a positive and can-do ‘customer’-focused approach and be able to work positively as part of a diverse team including involved residents.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference, and we are open to candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, and we are willing to be (mutually) flexible on largely office-based (core hours) working arrangements. The annual salary will be £19,800 and we also offer 30 days leave (18.0 pro-rata) and an annual wellness day.

A full job description can be found below.

We will have a drop-in information open afternoon/evening (15.00 - 19.00) on the 2nd June @ the Nimrod Centre (PO13 8AA).

Application is by a 1–2- page letter outlining your motivation and key relevant skills and an up-to-date CV. This needs to be emailed to us 17.00 on Tuesday 13th June 2026.

Job Description - Business Lead (22.5 hours) £33,000 pro-rata

Job Purpose:

Proactively contribute to RCT becoming an effective and sustainable organisation and ensure that organisational resources are available to enable the work of RCT with/by residents.

Key Objectives:

1. Proactively contribute to the development of the organisation and positively lead on business development including profitable venue operations , a high - quality approach to the community levy, i ncome diversification and help RCT r each sustainability (in all senses).

2. Ensure the smooth operations of RCT to enable programme delivery by the staff team, collaborating organisations and local residents including accessible and safe venues, HR, relevant regulatory compliance, and safe resident involvement .

3. Provide timely financial and programme monitoring and reporting for sponsors, programme funders , levy payers and the Board.

Key responsibilities:

• Positively contribute to RCT organisational & whole team development .
• Be proactive on profitable income maximisation and diversification to contribute to the financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Lead on cost - effective innovation on existing and any new business processes to ensure that there is an ‘easy’ and cost - effective approach.
• Develop a proactive and structured approach to procurement and ensure that this is well specified and cost - effective and that a recognised ‘green’ approach is achieved .
• Ensure that there is a welcoming and inclusive approach to venues which support RCT delivery , achieve full resident involvement and a measurable local impact.
• Ensure a proactive, structured and quality assured levy payment process is operating with a good relationship with levy players is being maintained and it is providing a regular and sustainable core income for RCT.
• Provide practical support to ensure effective programme delivery and monitoring including programme and financial monitoring and reporting to our funders and sponsors.
• Work with the Chief Officer to ensure that there is timely and reliable financial management information for the RCT Board and levy payers .
• Work with the Chief Officer to secure ongoing external investment in our core programmes and to deliver on a business case/ plan for our venues and spaces.
• Lead on the smooth running of the organisation ’s payroll, HR records and a proportionate and enabling approach to the relevant regulatory compliance e.g. safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR .
• Provide occasional cover for the Chief Officer.

Key Requirements:

We are seeking to become a fully resident - first organisation. So we are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial person who is committed to creating a sustainable (in all senses) organisation which is actively enabling local residents to make a difference in their neighbourhood , including their venues and by leading the community trust . We expect that the successful candidate would have a business management qualification (or equivalent) at a degree level with experience in cost - effective innovation . You will need to have a positive and can - do ‘customer’ - focused approach and be able to work positively as part of a diverse team including involved local residents . We offer an annual salary of £33,000 pro -rata (£19,800), six weeks leave (or 18.0 days pro -rata) and an additional annual wellbeing day. We are willing to be (mutually) flexible on largely office - based /core hours working arrangements.

Key Role Metrics:

1. RCT achieves recognition as a sustainable organisation.

2. New income and planned investment targets are reached.

3. RCT spaces and buildings are generating a surplus and make a measurable positive local impact , including meaningful resident involvement.

4. Regular financial reporting to the board and levy payers is achieved.

Pay: £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person