Conservation Jobs
Senior Fundraising Officer
Reference: JUN20244772
Location: RSPB Northern Ireland - Belfast
Contract: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £29,200.00 - £31,347.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with charisma, resource and initiative, a collaborator who can embody our one-team approach to fundraising. With a focus on grant funding, you will oversee and directly contribute to income generation, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done. As an ambassador for RSPB NI, you will develop excellent relationships across RSPB teams and with a range of significant funders and partners.
What's the role about?
You will make a significant contribution to developing projects and be responsible for compiling high-quality funding applications to a variety of sources to secure income for our fantastic portfolio of work including nature reserves, visitor facilities, people engagement and nature recovery projects. You will have experience of line management, working with and through others to achieve results, being part of project teams, extracting the best from individuals and achieving success through partnership working.
Working knowledge of due diligence and legal compliance in the charity sector will enable you to ensure contractual obligations are communicated to project executives and budget holders, ensuring the RSPB upholds its reputation as an NGO that can deliver. We offer rewarding work, a hybrid of home and office bases, friendly and motivated colleagues, training and development opportunities, and a varied portfolio of work. The role is based in our offices in Belvoir Forest, Belfast.
Essential Qualifications
- Educated to A level, (Highers level in Scotland) or equivalent experience.
Essential skills
- Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome set-backs in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB
- Proven excellent writing and presentation skills
- Budget management
- Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences
- Able to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
- Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence
- Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed
Essential knowledge
- Thorough working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines
- Understanding of fundraising and donor/supporter motivations and how to build cases for support
- Able to articulate understanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information.
- How to use a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge, Care or Salesforce
Essential experience
- Proven experience in fundraising/ sales/project management and delivering to income targets
- Proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 28th Jul 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from August 12th 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete a full application form, including evidence of how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
This role will require completion of an Access NI in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. 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.
PROJECT MANAGER
THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A MILLENNIUM OF ENGLISH HISTORY IN WEST SUFFOLK
Thanks to National Lottery players, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, in partnership with West Suffolk Council and English Heritage, has received a Development Phase grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the Abbey of St Edmund ruins, deliver universal access through a network of footpaths, and build a heritage welcome centre within a line of listed buildings facing the town’s public space.
We are now looking for a Project Manager to co-ordinate and assist in the management of the development phase, which will last until February 2026. If we are successful in our delivery phase application, the role will continue for a further three years. We’re looking for someone with:
- Similar project management experience, at a comparable level of cost and complexity, especially working on Heritage Fund projects.
- Experience of working on projects with complex structures (we have three project partners: St Edmundsbury Cathedral, English Heritage and West Suffolk Council).
- A good understanding of audiences for heritage to enable activity planning and audience development to take place alongside the capital and design works.
Flexible working, but must be on site at least 2 days a week.
For the full application pack, please see the attachment below
Closing Date: Friday 19 July 2024 at 12 noon
Please submit a CV (2 pages at most) and covering letter via 'Quick Apply'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Wilder Wellbeing Officer is a Specialist role responsible for leading volunteers and Wilder Champions driving and promoting the benefits of a connection with nature to people.
Wilder Wellbeing Officer
Location: Taunton, Somerset, with opportunities for hybrid working
Salary: Actual £22,800 - £24,800 (£28,500 - £31,000 FTE)
Contract type: Fixed term, ending April 2027
Working hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
The Wilder Wellbeing Officer will:
- Drive, embed and promote the benefits of a connection with nature to people.
- Develop and deliver resources and upskilling opportunities for communities and practitioners that support them to bring the wellbeing benefits of nature connection into their regular activities.
- Support Community groups to set up nature connection specific activity
- Support volunteers to creatively bring nature connection for wellbeing into their communities.
- Working internally with community-based colleagues to embed nature connection for wellbeing into their practices.
- Work alongside health colleagues (Public Health, NHS, Integrated Care Board) and other Green and Social Prescribing Colleagues to help develop and improve the GSP offer in Somerset.
- This role will sit alongside other ‘Wilder Officers’ who are focused on different areas and specialisms including Youth, Volunteers and Communities.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Responsibility 1: Developing and Maintaining Partner and Community Relationships
- Building on the legacy of previous wellbeing work, maintain relationships we have with health sector partners in Somerset as well as those supporting wellbeing through Social/Green Social Prescribing offers, including art and sports sector partners.
- Identifying individuals, community leaders and existing community groups in Somerset we are not currently working with and work to build trust and relationships.
- Working with our communications team, pro-actively provide content for external communications to highlight our work, the Team Wilder approach and the work of the communities and groups we are working with.
- Finding creative ways to reach previously underrepresented groups/individuals who may benefit from improved access to nature and who could help to take-action for nature in their communities.
- Supporting and inputting to the Local Nature Partnership Nature and Wellbeing Sub-Group, chaired by Somerset Wildlife Trust, and Somerset Nature and Wellbeing Practitioners Network.
Responsibility 2: Supporting Communities/Groups with Nature Connection for Wellbeing
- Championing the ‘Team Wilder’ approach to help create a movement for nature, sharing skills, experience, knowledge and learning about community organizing within the Trust and through the movement.
- Involving SWT and community-based volunteers to support with reaching previously underrepresented groups.
- Using in-depth knowledge of the benefits of nature connection for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing and experience in this field to community groups to embed in the services and informal support and advice they provide.
- Signposting individuals and groups to local nature and wellbeing/nature connection opportunities within their communities.
- Supporting individuals and groups with overcoming barriers to access.
Responsibility 3: Facilitating Events and Developing Resources
- Organising and facilitating public events and support community led events that aim to connect people to green spaces, recognizing the health and wellbeing benefits of doing so.
- Developing resources and guidance documents to support community groups, conservation sector colleagues and health practitioners to integrate nature connection/wellbeing into their regular activities.
- Working with community volunteers to ensure resources are relatable, accessible and include content that is most useful to communities and individuals we are supporting.
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: Friday 19 July 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.
Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
No agencies please.
Programmes & Partnership Manager
Tempo Time Credits
Mid & North Wales/Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Mid & North Wales.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by the Welsh Government the Tempo Time Credits Cymru programme builds Time Credit networks across Wales and empowers communities to support pathways to inclusion and volunteering. As the Tempo Time Credits Cymru Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities in Mid & North Wales.
Key responsibilities:
- Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
- Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
- Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
- Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
- Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
- Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.
The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. They will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.
You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others, and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You'll need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.
If you are creative and solution-focused, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please visit the Tempo Time Credit website for the full recruitment pack or click apply to receive further details about the role. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on the website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Actively Interviewing
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!
As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our Birmingham office.
Position: Fundraising Officers Birmingham
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience
Location: Office-based, Birmingham
Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Officer who will be based at our Birmingham office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
- Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
- Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
- Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
- Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
- A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.
- Desirable: demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities; driving licence.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager - Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Neath Port Talbot.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by the Heritage Lottery the pathways to the past programme connects volunteers and communities in Neath Port Talbot to their heritage. As the Heritage Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities across Neath Port Talbot.
Key responsibilities:
- Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
- Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
- Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
- Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
- Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
- Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.
The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. The successful candidate will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.
You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives.
This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You will need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.
If you are target driven, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload, and you have the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please click apply to receive more information. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on their website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Actively Interviewing
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!
As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our East London office.
Position: Fundraising Officers London
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours:Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience + London allowance
Location: London, office-based (East London)
Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer/s will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
- Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
- Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
- Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
- Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
- A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities.
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of using IT (beneficial).
- Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
- Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events, a driving licence is desirable.
- A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities (desirable).
- Most importantly, you must be able to communicate and develop relationships with members of the public and organisations.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Somerset Environmental Records Centre Manager
Salary: £31,321 - £36,750
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset, with opportunities for hybrid working
For almost 40 years Somerset Environmental Records Centre (SERC) has been the focal organisation for holding data on wildlife sightings, types of habitats and geological information for Somerset.
This is an exciting time for SERC as we drive forward in a mission to have at least 30% of land managed positively for nature by 2030 (30 x 30). We are looking for an experienced and ambitious manager to implement the strategy and grow and manage the SERC Team, whilst positioning SERC as the ‘go to’ ecological data evidence provider for an increasing range of stakeholders in the county.
Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Strategy and Business Development:
The SERC Manager will be part of the Operational Management Team of the Somerset Wildlife Trust, supporting the Senior Leadership Team through clear strategy and business development by:
- Developing and overseeing the strategic growth, business planning and operational management of SERC.
- Ensuring SERC is financially sustainable and growing by seeking income generating opportunities to develop SERC business, identifying additional markets and services, and developing and implementing a Business Plan.
- Positioning SERC as the ‘go to’ ecological data evidence provider for the county and leading the marketing and communications to drive this forward.
- Ensuring SERC has capability and resource to achieve commitments through Service Level Agreements, ensuring that SERC is having a positive contribution to planning and policy across the county.
- Overseeing the development and delivery of the Somerset State of Nature Report, ensuring the team can analyse and interpret data to establish trends and identify where action for nature recovery needs to occur as the process for monitoring delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Somerset.
Responsibility 1: Data Analysis and Services
Manage a robust data collection and interpretation service by:
- Establishing customer requirements, including researching and monitoring of users’ needs.
- Ensuring high quality information underpins data searches to enable effective planning decisions
- Overseeing the work programmes in data capture, entry, management, analysis, interpretation and dissemination to support evidence driven decision-making.
- Negotiating SLAs with key existing and new service users.
Responsibility 2: SERC Team Management
Achieve the aims of the Business Plan agreed with SERC Executive Group and Somerset Wildlife Trust through:
- Managing the SERC team in the setting of objectives, considering succession, priorities and work programmes to ensure high quality, efficient and timely delivery of projects and services to users.
- Developing and applying Local Records Centre protocols and policies, meeting the requirements of data users and providers, as well as professional codes of conduct and the promotion of national standards, through achieving ALERC accreditation.
- Keeping abreast of and contributing to political and technical developments in biodiversity data management and make presentations of SERC’s work and national policy development to appropriate audiences.
- Receiving and resolving complaints and representations about SERC services from data users and providers.
- Setting and managing budgets, risks and issues.
Responsibility 3: Develop though Advocacy, Influence and Delivery
Be a specialist and nurture strong relationships by:
- Developing excellent relationships with national and local recording communities and support them to contribute high quality useful data that informs an evidence-led strategy to improve Somerset’s natural environment.
- Coordinating the SERC Executive Group to deliver and monitor an effective strategy for the Records Centre that provides usable data for planners, Service Level Agreement holders and working with Somerset Wildlife Trust, in the provision of a conservation strategy for the county.
- Setting data access parameters to secure the SERC business model while making data as open access as possible.
- Developing secure funding and commercial income streams, and manage SERC project-based work, meeting the aims of an agreed Business Plan and Somerset Wildlife Trust’s strategy.
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 Environmental Records Centres & 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.
- Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
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 21 July 2024
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Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
No agencies please.
Lambourne End Centre are looking to recruit a Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator. The post holder will be responsible for raising revenue and capital funds primarily from trusts, companies and through organising fundraising events to support the work of the Centre. They will also be required to promote the Centre to potential funders, user groups and the public, especially via the Centre’s website and social media channels. Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can think creatively, use initiative and work productively with colleagues. They need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to enthuse others.
This exciting opportunity will ideally suit someone at the early stages of their career in charity fundraising.
The post will be based on a 35 hour week, but will involve flexible working including occasional evenings and weekends.
Due to the nature of the work the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Lambourne End Centre is a fantastic 54 acre site in south west Essex full of opportunity. The Centre boasts residential accommodation and training facilities, adventure activities, and a working farm and gardens with dedicated environmental areas. These are used to generate a wide range of programmes to improve health and wellbeing and promote personal development, especially for those who struggle in mainstream environments.
Registered Charity Number 1105063, Company Number 05067695
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.