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Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Stewardship Manager will deliver a defined stewardship programme aimed at engaging with major donors through a range of mechanisms to ensure that both new and existing donors are appropriately acknowledged, recognised, and informed about the impact of their giving – providing the highest quality of relationship with MSF UK. This central role has an overview of our portfolio of major donors, in order to successfully deliver these activities.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: Aldgate, London – hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office

Salary: £51,577.05 per annum

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge

• A firm grasp of the role of stewardship with demonstrable ability to initiate and manage stewardship activities

Skills

• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise a workload and to work independently with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
• Good numerical skills, including the ability to interpret and present data to a varied audience and in a variety of formats
• Excellent events organisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and flexible, able to prioritise
• Highly motivated, able to work independently
• Proactive and positive approach
• Willingness to support colleagues

Experience

• Experience in a philanthropic fundraising environment / team
• Knowledge of charitable giving in the UK and overseas
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required
• Demonstrable experience in a broadly similar role or environment
• Experience of organising bespoke events
• Experience of using databases to manipulate information, with preferable experience in Dynamics
• Experience of writing engagingly and accurately for a variety of audiences

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:

13 March 2025, 11:59pm (GMT)

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS), a specialist music school based in Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, Surrey takes great pride in pupils growth, shaping a positive, supportive learning environment.

The School is looking for a Marketing Executive to start as soon as possible on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week) to support the Director of Development and Marketing with marketing campaigns, events, digital marketing, and the creation of marketing materials.  This is a vital role in promoting both the School and the Menuhin Hall, our 300-seat concert venue.

The salary is £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience).  The holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus public holidays (which fall outside of term time).

YMS offers great benefits including a very generous pension scheme (contributing 13.5% every month, with the employee contributing at least 6%), free school lunch during term times, free parking, use of the School's swimming pool (when available), free lunchtime concerts, discounted tickets to other school events, Life Assurance and a health cash plan provided by Medicash.

The Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Hall Marketing

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and deliver a sales and marketing strategy for the concert season at the Menuhin Hall to ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded.

Marketing Campaigns

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and lead a comprehensive marketing campaign for the Summer School, utilising both print and digital channels to drive maximum participation.

Marketing and Communications

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the School and Menuhin Hall website, including making edits and creating new content, ensuring it is kept up-to-date and accurate.

Branding

• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all communications and marketing are delivered in accordance with brand standards.

Fundraising

• Support fundraising activity by publicising donor and supporter events, generating ideas to increase philanthropic support for the School, and ensure supporters are acknolwedged appropriately in all marketing materials.

Database Management

• Develop and maintain a marketing database for the School and the Hall.

Events

• Support with the organisation of events and attend concerts and other events as required.

General

• Manage the Marketing inbox, ensuring that emails are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.

For further information of the key duties and responsibilities and person specification, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 March 2025.

Interviews to take place will be confirmed.

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate and are interested in the role, please complete our application form.  Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin.  Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Are you passionate about transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis?  We are searching for a dedicated individual to lead the development and delivery of a new Crohn’s & Colitis UK evidence and insight programme, building the evidence base and delivering insight across the full range of experience of all those affected by Crohn’s and Colitis to support the strategic aims of the charity.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

As a member of the Senior Executive Team you will be responsible for translating the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for evidence and research to achieve the charity’s overall aims. In leading on the delivery of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK research strategy, you will be heavily focused on providing oversight of our programme of research grants and establishing networks, partners and alliances to drive increased investment in research. The remit will also involve oversight and responsibility for the day to day management, direction and leadership of the Evidence and Research teams.

 About You

You will have acquired a high level of experience of delivering programmes of evidence and insight in one or more of the voluntary, medical, health or research sectors, coupled with a solid understanding of the UK health research environment.  You will have developed and operationalised strategies, be an accomplished team leader, and have a proven ability engage and influence a diverse range of senior stakeholders

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. You will be required to attend meetings in Hatfield/London twice a month, as well as two Directorate days each year.  In addition, the charity meets four times annually at it’s office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days of which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Operations Manager at Smart Works, you will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s operational and digital infrastructure, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. You will oversee IT systems, digital platforms, and cybersecurity measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. By leading key operational projects, you will support Smart Works in activities to support women into employment, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enhance our technology integration.

This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day-to-day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases and online referral forms. You will also take ownership of Smart Works' internal staff platform, implementing upgrades and training staff.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-driven, and comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to introduce operational improvements and ensure the effective delivery of Smart Works' strategy. Ideally, you will have expertise in cybersecurity and risk management that will support in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

Please see the attached job description for the full details.

What is the overall purpose of the role?

We are looking to appoint a Support Youth Worker to help develop and deliver an innovative and progressive youth programme for our Girls Project, in a safe industrious and supportive environment working primarily with young girls from diverse communities.

The Girls only group (targeting ages 11-19 years) will promote life skills, well-being and female empowerment. Helping girls move forward through the next stage of their lives to become the women who will shape their community in the future. The Girls group will support, provide advice, mentoring and signposting to additional support services.

Responsibilities:

● Support with the research, planning and delivery of an innovative and progressive programme of youth activities in collaboration with young people and the lead worker.

● Carry out financial and administrative procedures related to the Girls Project.

● Support the promotion of the Girls Project including collating and creating content to be used for online and offline marketing and advertising (hard copy, posters, social media posts etc).

● Record all attendances (registers) for all sessions and populate data required for reporting purposes in a timely manner.

● Coordinate, deliver, host or co-host and oversee the delivery of Girls Project sessions (one-to-ones or groups), trips and residential, that take place on-site and off-site, face to face or online.

● Liaise and supervise with facilitators or external providers directly concerning the delivery of the Girls Project i.e including agreements, risk assessments, SLA’s and Code of Conduct.

● Ensure that children and young people are involved in contributing to the development of the Girls Project via consultations and evaluations.

● Recruit young people through networking and promoting to external organisations and agencies, and beyond.

● Manage referrals to and from the project.

● Assist in recruiting external facilitators required for the delivery of the Girls Project.

● maximise the opportunities for the project.

● Keep an eye out for potential funding opportunities to expand the project scope further

● Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by YAA

This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which is broadly consistent with those in this document. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

We know the enormous difference play and play professionals can have on children in 
hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings. We want the public, health services and
government to understand why play is a must have, not a nice to have.

In order to support our strategy by raising awareness of why we exist and what we do, we are 
seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join the Marketing and 
Communications team. With a strong background in media relations and PR, you will have 
responsibility of overseeing and delivering the press office function, develop and deliver
media and communications plans, shape our storytelling and key messages and provide 
expert consultancy to all colleagues up to and including the Chief Executive.

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, children and their families, our 
youth panel and health professionals, you will proactively seek out stories to create
compelling content for the media, our fundraising and awareness raising campaigns, and 
marketing collateral. You are an exceptional copywriter and will have an understanding of
different audience requirements and can advise colleagues accordingly.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you’ll support with strategic 
communications planning, and in the ideation, development and management of content to 
maximise impact of campaigns, fundraising appeals, events and policy activity across owned, 
earned and paid channels.

You’ll be committed to development, both for yourself and those around you. You’ll manage 
your own environment by constantly listening, responding and adapting. You will believe in 
the value of giving and receiving feedback as helpful information for us all to continually grow, 
and consciously make appropriate, balanced decisions for yourself, others and Starlight. 

Salary: £32-34,000 per annum
Contract length: Initial two-year contract, potential to renew.

Hours: 35 hour per week.
Location: Hybrid at Thames21 offices and home working. Delivering training sessions at locations across London, occasionally at other locations where the charity works.

Responsible to: EMPOWER Rivers Programme Manager

THAMES21 

Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.

THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled River Skills Officer to join the EMPOWER Rivers team working on our projects in London and the Thames Basin. This role offers an opportunity for the post holder to lead on the delivery and development of Thames21’s environmental training programme, which aims to empower communities to take independent action for rivers.
The key skill for this role is the ability to create and deliver inclusive, engaging and inspiring courses that help people understand what makes a healthy river; explore the crucial role that rivers play in our lives; and demonstrate how everyone can be involved in protecting, maintaining and improving London’s blue-green spaces.

The key value for this role is a passion for rivers and learning, coupled with the ability to share that enthusiasm with diverse groups of people, helping them to build their knowledge and skills to enhance London’s blue-green spaces.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy breaking down complex ideas and processes, making them accessible to a wide range of audiences. You will be comfortable working with people in a variety of settings, mixing theory with practice. 

A typical day is likely to involve delivering one of Thames21’s flagship courses, gathering ideas for new training or making tweaks to existing modules; contacting community-led River Action Groups about upcoming activities, or keeping on track with various admin tasks. You might be working from home, at one of our offices in Bow or Guildhall, or at a river taking learners through the practical elements of our work.  You could be checking over risk assessments, promoting training opportunities or advising a local community river action group about organising their first session. 

You might be creating event listings or updating the web page. You may be working on strategic long-term plans or monitoring project outputs and incorporating learnings into project development. You’ll be thinking both big and small on any given day.

Diversity

We primarily serve a London community, and we would love our organisation to better reflect the diversity of this great city. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.  This role is primarily about skilling up community groups to take independent action for rivers, therefore a strong interest and working knowledge of environmental issues is essential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Deliver courses on a range of topics, both indoors, online, and at different blue space locations, ensuring training sessions meet the appropriate standards and learner outcomes.
2.  Design training courses, review and contribute to the development of the training programme, and collaborate with other Thames21 staff to create and enhance training initiatives.
3. Ensure that training courses and community-led River Action Groups comply with relevant legislation and Thames21’s policies and procedures
4. Day-to-day management of the training programme, including recruitment, promotion, logistics, learner support, and accreditation process. 
5. Provide ongoing advice and support for programme participants following training, encouraging them to set up, organise and deliver volunteering activity in their local community. Including support with monitoring impact, operational plans and receiving and approving Risk Assessments and Method Statements for River Action Group activities to ensure they are covered by Thames21 public liability insurance.
6. Develop and support the Thames21 network of community-led River Action Groups, including linking groups to other community partners, e.g. existing groups, catchment partnerships and other organisations and institutions operating along the catchment 
7. Work with EMPOWER Rivers programme manager to coordinate annual River Action Group forum
8. Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept up to date, and regularly upload information onto the Thames21 database.
9. Represent Thames21 at community events, activities and partnership meetings.
10. Attend internal meetings as required and engage positively with the supervision and appraisal process
11. Work with colleagues to ensure documents and processes for employing Event Support Contractors are appropriate and up to date.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and with those in this document.  For more information and how to apply, please see the attached Job Specification.
 

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

ellenor is recognised as the local expert in caring for people with palliative care needs at end-of-life for adults and children living in North Kent and Bexley, covering a population of around 250,000. Each year, it costs £7 million to care for and support patients and their families with £4.9m of funds raised through the generosity of local supporters.

We are looking for an Interim CEO whilst we recruit for the permanent position. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive with the drive and passion to provide stability, strategic leadership and management across the organisation, ensuring that ellenor is a modern, forward-thinking, resilient organisation and a leader in Hospice palliative and end-of-life care. Accountable to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a strategy which delivers the vision, purpose and values of ellenor.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• You will provide inspirational leadership across the organisation, lead and encourage an inclusive, open and transparent culture and inspire and encourage the development of fresh ideas, continuously moving the organisation forward.
• You will ensure ellenor has the appropriate standards, controls, systems and processes in place and that they are regularly evaluated to meet the legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• You will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability, bring an understanding of income generation and encourage a fundraising ethos across the organisation with staff, patients, and families at the heart of everything you do.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• You will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading change at a senior level through collaboration and positive working relationships and must be able to empower, support and encourage people to effectively deliver as a team across the organisation to build an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a top-quality and effective workforce.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

Application deadline: 5 pm on 14 March 2025

ellenor is committed to recognising and valuing people’s differences and promoting an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to recruiting and retaining an outstanding and diverse team of individuals who will work together to support our patients and their families at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Do you really dislike litter? Do you want to be part of changing our littered country for the better? CleanupUK’s vision is of a world where everyone benefits from living in a litter-free environment. We support communities in areas of disadvantage to come together and form locally-led litter-picking groups to tackle the litter problem in their neighbourhood and to strengthen their community.

CleanupUK provides a spark in local communities that need some help and encouragement to tackle the challenge of litter where they are. We set up Cleanup Hubs in the most littered areas and support community litter-picking groups to start, grow, or sustain their activities by providing equipment, information and advice. We are a growing, ambitious team who are all passionate about helping the communities we work with. We love what we do!

This new role will be a key member of our income generation team, enabling us to spread our work all over England. You will be helping us to improve people’s lives and give communities a real boost!

Practical details

Position - Trust and Foundation Fundraising Lead

Responsible to - Chief Executive

Location - Home based with occasional travel as the role requires

Hours - 37½ hours per week (full time) – full time or part time role available

Salary - £42,000–£45,000 per annum full time

Annual leave and benefits

• 27 days annual leave full time (bank holidays in addition)
• Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

Responsibilities 

• You will be implementing the existing workplan for 2025, complemented with your own input into maximising CleanupUK’s revenue from trusts, foundations and The Lottery
• You will be managing the Local/Regional Trust and Foundation Fundraiser to help them maximise their revenue
• In conjunction with the Chief Executive, you will be nurturing the key funder relationships that CleanupUK already has
• You will be developing strong and close relationships with new key trust and foundation funders
• You will be working closely with our Corporate Partnerships and Operations teams
• You will be contributing to CleanupUK’s future strategy

Requirements

• A passion for dealing with litter and the damage that it causes to communities and also for the wider environment and its protection
• ​Solid, successful experience of trust, foundation, lottery, statutory and major donor fundraising 
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with funders of all types
• Good understanding of an organisation’s strategy and strategic issues
• A strong communicator who can write well

Further Information

To be eligible to apply for this position, you should be able to answer “yes” to both of these questions :

• Do you have 5 years or more of fundraising experience?
• Do you have successful experience of raising money from trusts and foundations?

How to apply

Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please see attached full role description and supporting documents.

Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is Thursday 20th March 2025 at 5pm.

First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing March 31st; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing April 22nd.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Tusk in the search for an experienced and inspiring Head of Philanthropy to lead its fundraising efforts and secure vital funding for African-driven conservation. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with a proven track record in major gift fundraising and strong connections with high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).

For over 30 years, Tusk has worked to accelerate the impact of African-led conservation. The charity supports innovative projects across Africa that protect endangered species, promote sustainable community development, and combat the illegal wildlife trade. By forging powerful partnerships and securing vital funding, Tusk plays a crucial role in safeguarding wildlife and empowering local communities to thrive alongside nature.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a high-impact philanthropy strategy, securing significant donations (5 and 6-figure gifts).
• Cultivate and manage relationships with HNWIs, Family Offices, and key donors.
• Lead the stewardship of Tusk’s Patron’s Circle and donor programmes.
• Organise high-profile fundraising events and donor cultivation activities.
• Oversee grant applications to charitable trusts and foundations.
• Support Tusk’s fundraising efforts in the USA.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive fundraising experience in the charity sector.
• A strong network of philanthropic contacts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for conservation and a solid understanding of African wildlife issues.

This full-time role is based at Tusk’s office in Gillingham, Dorset, though candidates based elsewhere are encouraged to apply. Some UK travel, including to London, as well as occasional evening and weekend events, will be required.

Tusk offers a salary of £55,000 per annum, along with 25 days holiday, private medical healthcare, a stakeholder pension scheme, and death in service cover.

Application Process:

Deadline: 24th February 2025 – CV and supporting statement required

Interviews: Early March

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Are you ready for an adventure-filled role that makes a real difference? As a Youth Development Lead, you can expect to spend four days a week outdoors, delivering life-changing programmes to vulnerable young people, rain or shine. With activities like bushcraft, paddling, climbing, and hill walking, you’ll use your skills to inspire confidence and build resilience. Your hands-on approach will help break down barriers and empower young people to reach their potential.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivering outdoor learning programmes. While your week will be spent mostly delivering sessions outdoors, expect one day a week at a desk planning sessions and recording data. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about supporting young people through meaningful, adventurous experiences, we want to hear from you!

The Lead Manager will be responsible to the Trustees for:

• Maintaining and growing Ammerdown as a centre of refreshment, hospitality, peace and reconciliation where diversity and different identities are cherished. Engaging with guests in order to create a safe and positive environment.

• Working with the Trustees in developing the Ammerdown Centre, and community and in particular to refresh the strategy and business plan mindful of its spiritual heart as well as commercial potential.

• Further developing the Ammerdown Centre and community to provide opportunities for learning in a safe and inclusive environment where people of differing views and faiths can engage in dialogue and creativity.

• Creating opportunities to take forward the vision of the Ammerdown Centre and community through creating partnership and networking opportunities.

• Ensuring robust and effective management and performance of the organisation (staff, finance, committees etc.) Enabling a flexible and adaptive response to the changing business environment.

• Living and developing the ethos of the Ammerdown Centre and community both within the Centre and in external relationships.

Person Specification

A person with distinctive gifts of insight, creativity and leadership who will enable Ammerdown to continue to articulate its core values in ways that are financially and practically sustainable. A resilient individual, comfortable in both a rural setting and a busy working environment.

The Trustees are seeking a person who:

Spiritual Life

Whose spirituality is ecumenical and embraces the inclusive ethos of Ammerdown and the community.

Leadership

• Has the ability to inspire, equip, relate, and lead a team of people in offering hospitality to all guests.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills, and is attuned to work constructively, ecumenically and with those of other faiths and no faith.

• Has the ability to identify and develop untapped potential.

• Has a proven track record of creating community.

Management 

• Experience of managing and developing a team with mixed skills and experience, comprised of employed people and volunteers.

• Experience of management in a small to medium-sized organisation.

• Experience in creating and implementing a business plan. Experience of managing financial planning and budgeting.

Professional 

• Excellent presentational and IT skills.

• Experience of developing and delivering spiritual retreats, workshops, training, conferences and/or other events and activities that accord with the values of Ammerdown.

• Able to demonstrate a deep interest or experience in peace, justice and reconciliation in the contemporary world.

The successful candidate must be prepared to share in rostered overnight on-call responsibilities. Given the location of Ammerdown they will need access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.

How to Apply

Please email us your cover letter and CV, which addresses the job specification by the 4th March 2025. 

All applicants will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form upon receipt of the application.

Applicants should have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We envisage this post to be four days a week including occasional evenings and weekends. Flexible working hours can be arranged. Accommodation may be available.

Remuneration can be negotiated depending on experience.

This role description will be annually reviewed by the Trustees and the post holder.

Are you a versatile marketing professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing Officer to join our hardworking team at our Environmental Education Charity.

· This is a fixed term contract starting in April 2025 until February 2026 to cover maternity leave

· Full time – average 37.5 hours per week

· Circa £27,737 per annum + excellent benefits – including 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance, a health cash plan + much more (see the full list below)

· We are open to this role being hybrid with some remote / home working

Love where you work!

We are a national charity established in 1943 to promote a better understanding of the natural world.

Our aim today is unchanged – to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it. We do this by offering a wide range of education courses and materials, so that everyone – and especially young people – can increase their knowledge, understanding and love for the natural world.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

Our Marketing team works across eight core accounts, in addition to other short-term projects. You’ll be assisting in the delivery of our marketing plans with a particular focus on school and leisure sectors. This will involve:

· Supporting the development of marketing strategies for specific Field Studies Council learning locations and projects.

· Playing both a leading and assisting role in the delivery of projects, covering the full range of the marketing-mix, including digital, social and online media.

· Analysing campaign performance and audience engagement to inform future marketing decisions.

· Contributing creative ideas for new campaigns and brand messaging.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this position.

Where you’ll be based

The role is based at Field Studies Council Head Office, near Shrewsbury, with hybrid working options available. Your time in the office will be dependent on business needs.

Our Head Office is situated on the same estate as our Preston Montford Field Centre. The 12-hectare site is managed to provide a rich range of habitats, including ponds, a wildflower meadow, ancient orchard, the remains of a walled garden and even a Bee hotel!

If you’re local, you’ll likely attend the office once or twice a week; whereas more remote team members will be expected to meet quarterly (minimum). There will also be travel required to visit our centres and attend marketing events.

Who we’re looking for

We need our new team member to bring creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm for the role and for what our charity does.

You’ll already have some experience working in a marketing department and be confident with social media management, direct email marketing, and content creation.

You're a proactive team player who takes initiative and works independently. 

Any knowledge of the outdoor learning and leisure industries would be an advantage. As well as a passion for nature, education, and sustainability.

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

· Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.

· Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.

· Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!

· Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 11.59pm on Monday, 3rd March 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place online or at Field Studies Council Head Office in the week commencing 10th March 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.