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People & Nature Lead is a multidisciplinary role requiring ecological and land management expertise, as well as stakeholder engagement skills. We are looking for someone who is adept at interpreting, understanding and communicating technical information to a variety of audiences.

Landscape Recovery is one of Defra’s three environmental land management schemes. Avon Needs Trees has been awarded development phase funding for Landscape Recovery in the Lower Chew.  This is a unique opportunity to help co-design nature’s recovery and social impact at a landscape scale.

The project works with landowners and managers across over 600 hectares of land in the Lower Chew Valley, an area where good quality but fragmented woodland provides a basis for woodland connectivity and large-scale woodland creation, as part of a mosaic of grassland and woodland habitat. This locally-cherished landscape of rolling farmland on the edge of Bristol is the strategic setting for delivering local and national environmental and social priorities.

Position: Digital Services Product Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession / Technical

*You will start at our entry point salary of £43,342 per annum, increasing to £46,051 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £48,760 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.  

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award-winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.  

About this job 

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated product manager to lead the strategic development of our digital services products. 

Our digital services provide support and information to thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). You’ll be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we transform the way we engage with people affected by MS. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving evolution and improvement. This will include working with our existing products including our forum, webchat, symptom management tools and logged-in area of our website.   

But you’ll also be leading efforts to conceptualise, design, build and implement new digital products that cater to the ever-evolving needs of our community. 

We’re looking for the successful candidate to have proven experience in areas such as: 

• Using a clearly defined digital project management methodology.   

• Developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.

• Overseeing the product development lifecycle. 

• Maintaining the highest quality, compliance and accessibility standards. 

• Collaborative working with cross-organisational stakeholders 

You’ll have meticulous planning skills, be results and delivery focussed and bring a creative energy that nurtures innovation in those around you. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 5th February 2025

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

About The Role

Are you ready to make a difference with your technical expertise? Do you want to work for a purpose-driven company where your skills will directly contribute to transforming lives?

At Alzheimer’s Society, technology is at the heart of our mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Microsoft 365 professional to help drive impactful change through digital transformation.

Reporting to our Infrastructure Manager, you’ll manage and optimise our network infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services. You’ll ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our systems while collaborating with external managed service providers to implement and maintain these technologies.  

How you'll make an impact:

- Manage and maintain our network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring performance and reliability.
- Administer Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft Entra ID, including user account management, group policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Optimise Azure resources and Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), ensuring secure and efficient operations.
- Implement robust security protocols, monitor for compliance, and respond to incidents in collaboration with managed service providers.
- Provide technical support to staff, ensuring timely resolution of Microsoft-related issues and delivering training on best practices.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and cost efficiency.

You’ll work with the following tech stack: 

- Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams).
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), Microsoft Intune, SIEM solutions.
- Routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs. 

Why join us?

Your wellbeing and work-life balance are central to our success. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.  

We offer flexible working options, including homeworking and arrangements like 9-day fortnights, to help you balance your life and career. You'll also enjoy 27 days of annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays), dedicated wellbeing days, a cash health plan, access to a virtual GP, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and many more benefits that prioritise you.  

About you:

You’re a talented IT Systems Administrator with a proven track record of managing Microsoft environments. You excel in tackling technical challenges with a proactive mindset, turning complex problems into innovative solutions.

Must-haves: 

- Proven experience managing Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365).
- Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls. 
- Experience managing vendors and delivering high-quality IT services. 
- Current certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-900, MS-100, AZ-104, or CompTIA Network+. 
- Familiarity with endpoint management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune) and security tools like SIEM. 

Nice-to-haves: 

- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and cloud migrations.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration.
- Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
- A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Interview Dates:

Application Deadline is 12th February 2025. 
Interviewing are week commencing 24th February 2025.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

5Rights is looking for a Youth Engagement expert to support our global network of Youth Ambassadors and ensure the voices of children and young people underpin digital policy. This is a strategic position with significant responsibility and room for growth in a highly dynamic organisation at the cutting edge of international policy debates.​

​About 5Rights​
Working with and for children and young people, 5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve them today and for future generations. ​
We are a small and dynamic team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in the digital world. We have shifted the narrative and the global agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).​

Role Purpose​​
Key Responsibilities​​

Voice, influence and engagement:​​​

• ​Recruit, coordinate, train and support young people to be part of 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors Programme, including from groups facing barriers to participation, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
• Plan and prepare materials, and coordinate delivery of the youth engagement programme from A-Z, with support from other team members as appropriate 
• ​Be the main point of contact for the Youth Ambassadors, as well as for key stakeholders and partners 
• Manage and develop partnerships with youth organisations
• Facilitate Youth Council and agenda-setting
• Facilitate research and consultations in coordination with the Research team
• Compile Youth Voices and support development of outreach, advocacy and communications material
• ​Manage the Youth Voice podcast
• Facilitate youth participation in policy activities and events
• ​Coordinate youth initiative actions​
• Identify opportunities for youth engagement, influence and voice​​

Project development, management and delivery:​

• ​Ensure robust consent, privacy and safeguarding practices are in place
• Design and implement well-being practices for our youth activities
• Where directed, manage and deliver existing projects
• Meet the agreed delivery targets and outcomes for each of your projects
• Gather relevant information for the monitoring and evaluation of projects using a range of tool
• ​Undertake the administrative tasks needed to coordinate 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors’ activities
• ​Keep accurate records of all sessions and activities undertaken by young people
• Provide regular reports and updates on your work to internal and external audiences
• ​Conduct reporting and evaluation to identify learnings and improve the Youth Engagement Programme​
• dentify and support fundraising for Youth Engagement activities​​

Person specification​

• ​You are excited about making a digital world that young people deserve: you understand that the digital world offers opportunities for young people and want to ensure it is made safer;​​​​​​You are a self-starter and a team player: you are equally confident in taking the initiative, supporting the team, and asking for help.
• You are highly professional: you know the importance of having a structured approach in the planning and delivery of activities and you keep detailed records;
• You are skilled in building relationships: your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills (including humility and self-confidence) build consensus within groups and lasting positive relationships;
• You are a doer: you are proactive, you constantly seek the strategic line between activity and impact, and you enjoy getting stuck into the delivery of impactful work;​
• Your drive is matched by your exceptional organisational skills: You have strong prioritisation and organisation skills to manage various processes and pieces of work in parallel;
• ​You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion: you believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values;​​

ESSENTIAL skills and attributes ​

• ​At least 2 years of prior experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable data collection and analysis skills to help evaluate project outcomes and inform decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups, including youth, stakeholders, and team members; with an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring inclusive practices in youth engagement activities.
• A creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas for youth engagement initiatives and podcast content.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• A strong commitment to youth advocacy and empowerment
• ​Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.​
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to make real world change!​

DESIRABLE skills and attributes ​

• ​A degree in social sciences, youth work, communication, or a related field.​
• Knowledge of children's rights and the challenges they face in the digital environment. ​

Practical details:
​We are offering an initial six-month, remote contract based in Belgium or the UK, with the possibility of full-time employment following a satisfactory review. The salary is based on a gross annual salary of £25,000 in the UK, or €35,000 (including benefits) in Belgium. Candidates should be prepared to work 38 hours a week, with flexibility to accommodate different time zones. You will receive 25 days annual leave, plus one additional day per year worked. Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written task that will take 1-2 hours, prior to interviews. First-round interviews will be held over Teams.​ 5Rights values diversity, and we strongly encourage and welcome people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are under-represented in civil society organisations to apply for this role. ​

Blue Marine is seeking a Solent Project Officer to support the delivery of our Solent Oyster Restoration Project (SORP), which aims to restore the Solent’s native oysters to a healthy, self-sustaining population. Since 2015, Blue Marine has restored over 100,000 oysters using innovative nursery systems and creating oyster reefs. Blue Marine has developed a strong working group in the Solent, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth, the University of Southampton, Environment Agency, Natural England, Southern IFCA, Cefas, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Langstone Harbour Board, River Hamble Harbour Authority, MDL Marinas, 1851 Trust, the Solent Protection Society and local fishermen. In 2021, the first oyster reef was created in Langstone Harbour and in 2023 we created our second reef in the River Hamble which is now home to more than 20,000 oysters. The Project Officer will work closely with Blue Marine’s Solent Project Manager and Restoration Science Manager to continue the programme of work to restore four hectares of native oyster reefs across the Solent.

This is an incredible chance to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation, and an opportunity to support Blue Marine’s work to addresses some of the biggest challenges facing the UK’s marine environment.

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. N.B. This job will involve fieldwork, which is often weather and tide dependent, therefore flexibility is required where necessary.

Location: Office based in the Solent, with some days in central London. Field work predominantly in Hampshire and West Sussex. Other travel as necessary. Due to the requirements of the role candidates will require a Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and be comfortable driving vans/larger vehicles.

Application deadline: Sunday 23rd February

Interviews: W/C 10th March

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About the Project

Between 1972 and 2006, the Solent supported the largest native oyster fishery in Europe. In 1978, 450 vessels were involved in oyster fishing and 15 million oysters were removed in that year alone. However, since this peak, the oyster population has declined significantly and in 2013 the fishery collapsed. In the UK native oyster reefs have declined by 95 per cent as a result of overfishing, pollution, disease, habitat loss and other pressures. Native oyster ecosystems have recently been classified as ‘collapsed’ by the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. Native oysters are classified as a priority species in the UK’s Biodiversity Action Plan and restoration is a high priority at the national, European and global level. Globally, an estimated 85 per cent of oyster beds and reef habitats have been lost, making oyster beds one of the world’s most imperilled marine habitats. Oysters are ecosystem engineers and provide a range of benefits to the environment and people. They improve water quality - a single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water every day - provide habitat to other fish and marine life, and act as a natural defence to coastal erosion. Their value as a food source can be dated back to Roman times in the UK. Unfortunately, the loss of the native oyster has meant that much of these benefits have been lost in the Solent.

The Solent Oyster Restoration Project is restoring native oysters and the benefits they bring through four key interventions:

• Oyster nurseries: a network of oyster nurseries – adult oysters placed in high densities – have been suspended below the surface of the water from pontoons working in partnership with marinas.
• Oyster reefs: using shell and gravel (cultch), four hectares of oyster reefs are being created in areas protected from fishing and restored with oysters to re-establish wild populations.
• Restorative aquaculture: developing the system of floating baskets to on-grow juvenile oysters in the Solent to eventually relay onto seabed reef sites.
• Community outreach: through volunteer programmes, the project is raising awareness of the need for oyster restoration and its importance.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Support the Solent Project Manager in delivering the day-day management of the Solent Oyster Restoration Project objectives.
• Responsible for organising logistics for SORP activities including maintenance and management of broodstock oyster nurseries, organising storage and deposition of cultch material, shell and oyster collection, and other restoration materials and activities.
• Maintain project equipment, safety equipment and vehicles, including Van MOT, lifejacket and other equipment servicing schedules.
• Responsible for organising meetings such as technical working group meetings, project updates, oyster biosecurity events, as well as external stakeholder workshops and outreach events.
• Manage Blue Marine’s coupelle (oyster spat collector) deployments and data with the University of Portsmouth.
• Manage Blue Marine’s aquatic animal holding licences and ensure that licence/permit conditions are met, and biosecurity protocols are adhered to.
• Work with Blue Marine’s Education Unit to develop and manage an outreach and engagement programme for the project.
• Delivering presentations to relevant public and academic communities.
• Maintain and manage an active volunteer network in the Solent as part of the projects monitoring programme.
• Liaise closely with the Solent Seascape Project Communication Officer and Blue Marine’s communications and media teams as well as project partners to create media content for the project.
• Provide input into the annual project reports for public viewing, that promote/ highlight project successes, supported by design and comms team.
• Provide general day to day support on fieldwork and monitoring activities as and when required and help to maintain monitoring equipment at project sites across the Solent.
• Assist the Restoration Science Manager with saltmarsh restoration monitoring, project development and small fish survey monitoring.
• Maintaining relations with a variety of funders.
• To be based in the Solent
• The role will involve a level of physically demanding work, including lifting and prolonged periods of walking on unstable terrain. The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable around water and working on vessels.

Skills required:

• Relevant qualification and/or knowledge and experience of marine conservation and/or habitat restoration.
• Strong project management skills.
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with an ability to write reports and deliver presentations.
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and comfortable driving vans/larger vehicles.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.
• A drive and determination to succeed.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A command of relevant software.
• Use and understanding of various social media platforms.

Experience required:

• Experience in undertaking field surveys and sampling and have good benthic identification skills.
• Experience developing and delivering outreach and engagement activities to a range of audiences.
• Experience working on marine vessels.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering and managing large complex projects.
• Experience in media and communications including updating and maintaining professional social media accounts is desirable.
• A demonstrable ability to deliver elements of marine conservation projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effecting positive change within the marine environment.
• Experience of engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience giving oral presentation to a range of audiences.

Desirable experience or qualifications:

• Experience in media and communications including updating and maintaining professional social media accounts is desirable.
• Experience using ArcGIS.
• Experience using statistical analysis software.
• Sea Survival.
• First aid (at sea).
• Local knowledge of the Solent.