Environment Jobs

About OCD Action:

OCD Action is the UK’s leading charity for everyone affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We exist because it takes 7 years on average for people affected by OCD to get the treatment that they need. OCD is debilitating and isolating, but it is treatable.

At OCD Action we have a vision of a time when OCD is well understood, and everyone gets the treatment and support they need when they need it. With the OCD community, we are fighting for this. Until that day arrives, we are working to ensure everyone affected by OCD has access to the high-quality support, information, and guidance they need. 

A vital part of achieving our vision is ensuring we are building community and raising awareness of both the reality of living with OCD and the fact that it is a highly treatable condition.

About this role:

This new, fixed-term maternity cover role is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of OCD Actions team. To support our senior management and Trustee Team, as well as ensuring the smooth running of our office and working closely with our CEO and director of finance to maintain our financial records.

We are looking for a committed, empathetic and flexible team member. You will need to have administrative experience,  be organised, a strong planner and have great attention to detail. If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you and talk about this role.

Working at OCD Action:

It is important that working with us works for you. This is why we have an attractive benefits package, including flexible working and hybrid working.

We believe that diversity drives improvement and creativity. This fosters the environment needed to ensure we can do and be the best we can for the OCD community. We actively employ, and pro-actively seek to employ people with lived experience of intersectional disadvantage.

If you are passionate about being part of a movement for change for those impacted by OCD, we encourage you to apply. Please complete and return the application form by 9am on the 10th March. 

Head of Finance – Environment & Neighbourhoods

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £89,736 - £102,699 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead Financial Strategy & Drive Transformation

This central London Borough is making finance central to decision-making, ensuring senior leaders have the insight and challenge they need to deliver the best services for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong, committed and dedicated team at a time when your impact will be felt the most. You will have significant exposure to the Council’s members, a very supportive relationship with the senior leadership team and will use your expertise and knowledge to develop the effectiveness of our business partnering arrangements. As Head of Finance, you will lead financial strategy across Environment & Neighbourhoods, providing expert financial advice, ensuring financial sustainability and driving transformation in a complex, high-profile portfolio.

You’ll be joining the team at a pivotal time and be instrumental in supporting the business to embrace the benefits of our new Oracle system, guiding our transition to a new way of working with our services. You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners and play a key role in embedding self-service budget monitoring, allowing services to take greater ownership of their finances while ensuring finance focuses on strategic insight and risk management. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing Strategic Financial Leadership – Oversee financial strategy across Environment & Neighbourhoods, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.

Enabling Informed Decision-Making – Provide expert financial insight to senior leaders, helping them navigate key decisions, complex projects, and transformation initiatives.

Developing Finance Business Partners – Lead and support a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring they deliver high-quality financial insight and challenge.

Embedding Self-Service Budgeting - Drive a cultural shift towards greater financial ownership, ensuring services have the tools and confidence to manage their budgets effectively.

Supporting Commercial & Procurement Strategy – Work with colleagues in strategic procurement to support exemplary contract management and commercial decision-making, ensuring value for money. Provide financial advice and robust modelling of financial implications, supporting the development of business cases for key projects. 

Overseeing Capital Schemes – Oversee financial management of a significant capital programme, ensuring strategic investment and robust budget control.

Ensuring Financial Integrity & Compliance – Deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure effective monitoring, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Proven Leadership Experience – Track record of leading high performing finance teams in a complex organisation, driving transformation and delivering change.

Strategic & Commercial Mindset – Ability to provide expert financial advice that influences decision-making, risk management and service delivery.

Strong Business Partnering Approach – Skilled in working with senior leaders, providing challenge, and ensuring finance is a valued strategic partner. With excellent communication skills, you can explain complex financial concepts in an accessible manner.

Deep Knowledge of Public Sector Finance – Knowledge of key challenges facing local government and experience of leading on budget setting, in-year monitoring and the closure of accounts within a local authority setting. 

Why Join Us?

Influential Leadership Role – As a member of the council’s senior finance management team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy for a key service area.

Exciting Transformation Agenda – Lead on embedding self-service budgeting and a data-driven finance function, supporting our Medium-Term Financial Strategy.

Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a finance team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Leadership, CFO, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, Finance Director, Accountant, Business Accountant, Lead Accountant, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Director, Deputy Head of Finance, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Support Dogs is going through a period of exceptional growth including the development of a new centre of excellence in Sheffield. To truly be able to take the next step in our development, we are looking to further support our vital volunteers to ensure they receive the guidance and training they need to provide a safe and nurturing environment for assistance dogs. This is a fantastic opportunity. We are facing an overwhelming demand for our services and this role will enable us to continue to grow and make an increasing impact in the lives of adults and children affected by epilepsy, autism, and physical disabilities.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer Education Coordinator (Dog Training) to join our team. This role is essential in assessing, educating, and supporting volunteers before they receive an assistance dog placement. You will work closely with the training team to ensure volunteers are well-prepared, and their home environment and lifestyle are suitably matched to the needs of the dog.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of assistance dogs and the people who rely on them.

This role will be on a 30 hours per week contract and will require flexibility in working hours, as some evenings and occasional weekend work will be required.

Facilities Assistant
Location: Slimbridge
Salary: £23,402 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week. 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays

About The Role

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our team at WWT Slimbridge. This practical role focuses on maintaining and developing the buildings, facilities, and grounds, ensuring a safe, high-quality environment for visitors, our team, and wildlife.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Performing maintenance, repairs, and safety checks on buildings and systems.
• Working with contractors and support volunteers on maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with new construction projects and ensure safety compliance.

About You

To join as our Facilities Assistant you'll bring:

• Relevant trade qualification or experience: Skilled in areas such as joinery, plumbing, or building maintenance (C&G NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Practical maintenance experience: Capable of carrying out repairs, system checks, and practical tasks across a diverse site.
• Health and safety awareness: Knowledge of safety compliance, including fire alarms, emergency lights, and water systems.
• Organisational and supervisory skills: Ability to work with contractors, support volunteers, and maintain clear maintenance records.

This role requires a practical, adaptable person with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for maintaining high standards in a conservation environment. If you are looking for a role where you can use your practical skills, whilst surrounded by the wonder of wetlands, then click apply.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 16th March 2025

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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Plantlife are the global voice for plants and fungi.  From the tiniest lichen to the mightiest oak, they shape our world.  Our mission is a world rich in plants and fungi.

The restoration of nature, at scale and pace, is vital to combating the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and societal and health challenges. Plants and fungi, at the heart of healthy and functioning ecosystems have the power to mitigate the impacts of climate change and rebuild a thriving natural world which supports the wellbeing of communities.

We believe that abundant and diverse plants and fungi must be our foremost consideration as we work to restore our depleted environment.

We are seeking a new CEO to guide us through this critical chapter for climate, nature and society.  Do you have the passion and energy to work with our talented and committed team as we tackle some of the most profound challenges of our time?  Can you harness your credibility, personality and networking and story-telling skills to help us grow our profile and influence, and to deliver impact in partnership with others?

What will you be doing?

The CEO will play a vital role in shaping the Plantlife of the future by providing bold and inspirational leadership, vision and strategic direction. The CEO will be the public face of the charity, a compelling ambassador capable of championing our vision and mission to a diverse range of audiences on a national and international level. 

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to evidence their passionate interest and credible stature in relation to nature, climate and/or sustainability and combine this with proven leadership experience. They will also evidence the capacity and resilience to lead and grow a conservation charity in challenging circumstances. 

We would love to hear from you…. 

We have engaged Perrett Laver who will be conducting  an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. 

For further information please go to Perrett Laver's website Perrett Laver: Chief Executive Officer

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Partnership Manager

Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once per week.

Salary: £35,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days per week)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

Join Planet Patrol as our Partnership Manager, responsible for cultivating key relationships, driving business development, and securing funding through innovative partnership strategies.

Planet Patrol is seeking a Partnership Manager who is great at growing existing relationships and spotting new opportunities too! You’ll manage and develop our key partnerships with some big brands. Critically, you’ll also be the first point of contact for new partner enquiries. Whilst the majority of your time will be spent working with brands, you’ll need to lead on a handful of grant applications too. This means that you’ll have a varied and fast paced role that has huge potential for growth. You won’t be put off by a funding target, in fact you thrive in the sales environment and love the adrenaline high when you secure funding. We need someone that is persuasive, resilient and most importantly passionate about what we do. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
 

Key responsibilities:

● Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with current partners and identify potential new ones to achieve mutual goals.

● Account Management: Oversee the smooth operation of each partnership by developing strategic plans, addressing challenges, and ensuring continued alignment.

● Business Development: Proactively identify opportunities for expanding existing partnerships and forging new ones. Attend in-person meetings, key Planet Patrol events and networking events to strengthen our market presence.

● Performance Management: Track and evaluate partnership outcomes, using insights to make data-driven adjustments that optimise success. Experience in content creation and editing tools is desirable.

● Enquiry Management: Serve as the first point of contact for all partner-related enquiries, streamlining communications for maximum efficiency and impact.

● New Business: Research, negotiate, and finalise new partnership agreements and grant funding applications. Identify and collaborate on drafting persuasive and impactful funding proposals.

Role requirements:

● A minimum 2 years managing partnerships and delivering strategic outcomes in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

● Experience in grant funding and crafting compelling funding proposals is highly desirable.

● A demonstrated ability in securing and managing partnerships valued at approximately £100,000.

● A natural networker, you’ll be great at building relationships.

● Passionate about the environment and the importance of data.

● Experience in account management and stakeholder engagement.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Be able to communicate effectively with partners and other departments.

● Be able to identify problems and come up with solutions.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 16 March. First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 20 March.

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Head of Programmes & Campaigns

Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once a month.

Salary: £45,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Programmes & Campaigns to join our small but dynamic team. In this new role, you will work closely with our Founder, Lizzie Carr MBE, to revolutionise how we address environmental challenges by leading and expanding our programmes and campaigns. You will manage a team to drive initiatives that bridge water quality, environmental health, and public policy. Plus, you’ll oversee Planet Patrol’s free mobile app and build collaborative relationships with other NGOs. This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role perfect for someone that likes to work in an agile environment.

Key responsibilities:

● Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of three direct reports and a network of contractors, that develops and manages all of Planet Patrol’s programmes and campaigns.

● Programme Development: Design and implement comprehensive programme plans with clear milestones and deliverables. Monitor performance, measure impact, and adjust strategies to achieve ambitious outcomes.

● Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a spokesperson for Planet Patrol at key events, conferences, and media engagements. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and policymakers to advance our mission.

● Business Development: Leverage key metrics and insights to craft persuasive proposals and pitches, securing diverse revenue streams. Provide detailed budget analyses to support new initiatives and oversee budgets for all existing programmes.

● App Oversight: Collaborate with contractors to enhance our free app, introducing new features and ensuring improvements align with budget constraints and user needs.

● Adaptive Strategy & Problem-Solving: Embrace ambiguity by pivoting approaches when faced with new information or changing circumstances. Break down complex challenges to inform creative strategies and continuously refine campaigns based on lessons learned.

● Strategic Collaboration:  work closely with the Founder and Board of Advisors to shape the organisation’s long term strategy, ensuring objectives remain ambitious yet achievable.

Role Requirements

● Minimum 3 years in programmes and campaign delivery.

● Proven leadership in managing programmes and campaigns within dynamic, start-up, or similar environments.

● Demonstrated success in collaborating with NGOs, coalition groups, and cross-functional teams.

● Exceptional project management skills and keen attention to detail.

● Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage contractors.

● In-depth knowledge of environmental issues—especially pollution—and a passion for driving change.

● Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems and develop innovative, creative strategies.

● A proactive mindset with a willingness to explore unconventional paths, learn from failures, and drive breakthrough outcomes.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Strong interpersonal abilities with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

● Capability to respond to external events with relevant communications.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 23 March. First stage interviews will be held on 27 March.

 Find out more vist our website 

Job title:  Global Finance Manager

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.

As a Global Finance Manager with Clean Air Fund, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing our newly implemented accounting system, overseeing financial and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Corporate Services team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A formal CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector, with knowledge of Charity SORP and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including control environments, risk management, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in producing and analysing financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Experience working in a funding or grant-making organisation.
• Experience working with SMEs.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.

• Closing date – 26th February 2025
• Salary – GBP 55,000-65,000
• Type of employment - Full time

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. 

We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

ORCA believe that everyone who cares about whales and dolphins can play an active role in safeguarding their future, and we are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to develop an individual giving focussed strategy that can help secure our conservation work for the future.

We are looking for a fundraiser with experience across a range of digital giving channels and has a keen understanding of different donor journeys and is able to create high quality, targeted communications aimed at a broad range of stakeholders.

The ability to manage digital channels such as social media, web content and CRM-led communications is essential, particularly for memberships/regular giving and donor recruitment and retention.

ORCA have set ambitious but achievable growth targets over the next three years of:

• 2026: £35,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

• 2027: £65,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

• 2028: £120,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024

This is an opportunity to build on existing individual giving income streams and catapult ORCA into the next phase of it’s growth by providing a solid financial foundation for the future of our conservation work.

This role would particularly suit someone who is looking to take their first step into a senior fundraising management role within the conservation sector

An exciting opportunity to play a crucial role securing the funding needed to help young people thrive.  At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced, driven and enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Manager to join our team.  You will take the lead in managing and growing an existing portfolio of trusts and foundations, developing strong relationships and securing vital funding that enables us to continue to deliver our mission.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.  As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.

More about the role:  As Senior Fundraising Manager you will write compelling grant applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring we maintain and increase funding in line with agreed targets. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to cultivate lasting partnerships with funders. Taking a proactive approach, you will identify and secure new funding opportunities, expanding the network of trusts and foundations that support Jamie’s Farm.

About you:  We are looking for someone with proven experience securing funding from trusts and foundations, with a strong track record of writing successful applications for significant grants (£200k+). You will be a confident and persuasive writer, able to communicate our impact concisely and compellingly, while building strong and long-lasting funder relationships.

Proactive and tenacious, you excel at identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. Highly organised, with keen attention to detail, you can manage multiple applications and deadlines effectively. You are also eager to embrace new ways of working, using AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean, aiming to see at least 30 per cent of the world’s oceans protected by 2030.  We are a dynamic NGO at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation, headquartered in London but operating globally with around 50 projects in 25 countries around the world.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join Blue Marine with a focus on optimising our ability to deliver conservation through supporting the CEO and senior leadership team with facilitation, coordination and logistics. 

The role will primarily support the five members of the senior leadership team with day-to-day operational functions, keeping on-top of decisions and actions agreed in meetings and ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed.  This role will also support the wider organisation with logistics for group travel bookings, global conferences and other ad-hoc duties.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally organised and efficient facilitator, engaged in our mission and the people who deliver it.  You do not need to have previous experience as an executive assistant, but it will be expected that you can demonstrate a high level of competency to deliver the responsibilities of the role with confidence, initiative and sound judgement.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, in addition to a generous benefits package. 

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Standard working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm but flexibility is encouraged, particularly when supporting global travel arrangements. Part-time applications may also be considered.

Location: Remote, although working from our London office at Somerset House is also possible.

Reporting to: Director of Finance, Operations and Governance 

Application deadline: Sunday 9 March 2025 

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your skills and suitability for the role. Interviews will be ongoing throughout application period. If you would like to know more or have any questions, then we’d be happy to help. 

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.  

Role and Responsibilities  

Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations and Governance, you will:

• Support the CEO and the senior leadership team with travel requirements, diary management and meeting logistics as required. 

• Facilitate trimesterly board meetings by coordinating diaries, preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking minutes, handling correspondence and following up with senior staff to ensure meeting actions are addressed. 

• Facilitate key organisational meetings, including weekly project meetings and ad-hoc executive management meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up with staff to ensure meeting actions are addressed. 

• Manage global conference attendance, including coordinating the conference attendance decisions with directors, ensuring attendees are empowered with the right information and training to make the most of the trip, following up to ensure appropriate notes are circulated and actions are completed, and coordinating travel and event logistics with the support of the events manager. 

• Support with event planning across all departments to ensure appropriate timings between major events, consider event combinations to reduce travel requirements and ensure events are diarised for all relevant staff. 

• Field external phone calls and emails to the appropriate member of staff in a professional and timely manner. 

• Assist the wider organisation with travel bookings, ensuring value for money on complex trips and group bookings. 

• Support the Head of Operations in ensuring policies and procedures are followed and internal communications are maintained. 

• Champion Blue Marine’s working environment, taking a positive role in the organisational culture and encouraging staff engagement of operational systems.

• Other ad-hoc duties as specified by the CEO and senior leadership team. 

Personal specification 

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally organised and efficient facilitator, engaged in our mission and the people who deliver it.  You will be resilient to the pressures of working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable prioritising and managing the expectations of multiple executives with a polite and professional can-do attitude.  You will be pragmatic, focused on delivering action and results, and an excellent professional communicator, confident dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders plus able to demonstrate excellent grammatical accuracy in your writing.

Skills and Experience  

• Experience of working in an organised, efficient and adaptable manner within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience of dealing with confidential information across senior management. 

• Skilled at adapting and prioritising workload to deal effectively with multiple executives. 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with a solid understanding of grammar. 

• Skilled use of Microsoft O365, including SharePoint, would be desirable. 

• Experience in providing technical hardware/software support to senior staff would be a bonus. 

Qualities  

• Organised, efficient, pragmatic and focused on delivering action and results.

• Pro-active problem solver. 

• Polite and professional can-do attitude. 

• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach. 

• Adaptable, able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload in a dynamic environment. 

• Resilient when working to tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders. 

• Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information. 

• Enthusiasm for the conservation of the environment, climate and oceans. 

• Uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally. 

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our small but mighty team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a charity that aims to have a big impact in the community.  Your role will be to raise funds for the charity through varied community fundraising activities, including our flagship fundraising event Croyde Ocean Triathlon, as well as other smaller fundraising events throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to support and nurture existing relationships and look for new engagement and fundraising opportunities with local businesses, community organisations and schools, ensuring an effective, efficient and impactful journey for new and existing supporters.

Charity Purpose:

Earth Action North Devon (formerly Plastic Free North Devon) is a local environmental charity on a mission to protect and improve our environment through community led action. We aim to connect people with their natural surroundings through conversations, education and events to ensure residents and visitors alike want to protect what our very existence depends on. We want to see radical transformation towards a healthier and more informed relationship with the environment.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently rebranding and the formal launch of our new name is at the end of March.

Role Purpose:

To help EAND generate income and expand its community fundraising efforts in order to help meet the charity’s mission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are a small, dedicated team so a committed and proactive approach is essential to help us continue to work towards our mission.We are looking for someone who:

• Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising

• Is an excellent and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with people in a range scenarios (public, corporate and community events to 1-1 engagement)

• Is a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take initiative and get stuck in Is adaptable and able to work efficiently with a small team in a busy office

• Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks

• Is passionate about protecting and improving our environment and has a commitment to the values and mission of Earth Action North Devon

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters to participate in a range of events including those planned by EAND as well as ‘host your own’ fundraising events. 

• Support existing fundraisers to keep them engaged, maximise their value and retain them as supporters

• Work closely with the CEO and comms team to create engaging fundraising materials and create effective campaigns

• Organise fundraising events to maximise income (quizzes, raffles, etc)

• Liaise with local partners to encourage support

• Work closely alongside the CEO and team to deliver the fundraising strategy

• Develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising environmental awareness and supporting action to contribute towards  the charities mission

• Support the CEO to sustain and build our existing business support network and better interlink with our fundraising activities 

• Create and maintain supporter fundraising information trackers to accurately record and monitor income against targets

• Represent the charity at events

• Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the organisation

• Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need

BGCI is seeking to appoint a Conservation Assistant Officer to support the delivery of BGCI’s tree conservation programme. Part of this role will include gathering data from our global network on current conservation actions for threatened tree species to help prioritise where future conservation efforts are needed. The data is collated in the Conservation Action Tracker that can be viewed via BGCI’s GlobalTree Portal. The appointed person will also support the delivery and expansion of BGCI’s conservation planning work for threatened tree species. Candidates for this post will be self-motivated, demonstrate an interest in plant conservation and have a record of data collection and report writing. They will support the facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops and therefore must have good social and listening skills.

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation and a global network for plant conservation located in Kew, United Kingdom with regional, bureaux in China, Kenya, Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 900 botanical institutions working in plant conservation - botanic gardens, arboreta, NGOs, restoration organisations, government, and universities - in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive network of members, and the wider conservation community, to use our collective knowledge and hands on expertise to reverse the threat of extinction facing plants and to secure plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI provides support to its members in many different ways: we are an advocate for the botanic garden community, promoting the role of botanic gardens in plant conservation policy, practice and education; we connect people, co-ordinating efforts and bringing people together to exchange ideas; we are a knowledge hub, providing training, learning resources and professional support; and we provide funding and technical support to efforts aimed at saving plants.

BGCI also leads a programme of practical work on threatened tree species, including coordinating action for specific taxonomic groups of trees via Global Conservation Consortia and working with partners on the ground to design and deliver projects for threatened tree species.

Person Specification

BGCI is seeking to appoint a self-motivated person with a strong interest and knowledge of plant conservation approaches. They will need good social and listening skills. Candidates for this post will have a proven record of data collation, report writing and attention to detail. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of working with multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), explaining your motivation for the role and providing examples and evidence of how you are suitable for the position.

Closing date for applications is 25 February 2025

The interviews will be conducted online/in person 12 - 14 March 2025

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Community & Events Co-ordinator

Role details: Remote with travel expected regularly around the UK and potentially abroad on occasion.

Salary: £28,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to lead and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers—our “Community Guardians”—who serve as local advocates and citizen scientists. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind volunteer engagement and training, ensuring our Community Guardians are well-equipped to collect vital environmental data and champion our mission in their local communities. You will also forge strong relationships with our Reps, trusted partners who deliver regular activity-based litter picks and water quality testing, and support the organisation of inspiring events that connect communities, public audiences, and brand partners. If you’re a people person, with great project management skills and a love for travel - this could be the perfect role for you!

Key responsibilities:

● Volunteer Engagement: Develop, manage, and inspire a dynamic community of volunteers. Ensure that Community Guardians and Reps feel supported, valued, and equipped to drive local change.

● Partnership & Rep Management: Collaborate closely with our Reps to plan and execute high-quality events. Provide guidance to ensure every event reflects Planet Patrol’s mission and delivers tangible impact.

● Event Co-ordination: Organise and manage corporate and community events from conception to execution. Utilise strong project management skills, working closely with the Partnerships Manager where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.

● Communications: Represent Planet Patrol at events and through our digital platforms. Share the impactful stories of our Community Guardians and Reps, enhancing public engagement and amplifying our message.

● Performance Monitoring: Track and report on community engagement initiatives, using data and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.

● Administrative Support: Maintain up-to-date volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR. Provide comprehensive administrative support to the wider team.

Role requirements:

● A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities.

● Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

● Passion for environmental causes, particularly in reducing pollution and protecting waterways.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.

● Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and abroad to engage with volunteers and partners. Some weekend working required.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

● A full UK driving license would be preferred.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close on midnight Sunday 16 March. First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 20 March.

Find out more at https://planetpatrol.co/