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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. 

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and their families? The Poppy Factory is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small but perfectly formed team and help drive our mission to support veterans with health conditions and other challenges as they transition into meaningful employment and transform their lives.

For over 100 years, The Poppy Factory has been dedicated to empowering the armed forces community through employment support. We provide veterans and their families with the tools they need to overcome barriers and transform their lives. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and open environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

We’re seeking a driven and creative fundraising professional with experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, and you're eager to make an impact through strategic relationship-building and compelling proposals, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be integral in securing the funds that power our critical services, ensuring our ambitious growth plans are realized.

What You’ll Do:

• Play a pivotal role in delivering our fundraising strategy, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships.
• Develop engaging funding proposals, working closely with our service delivery and finance teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring they are informed and engaged with our work.
• Support the research and identification of new funding opportunities to sustain and expand our services.
• Work with our Visits Team to provide inspiring and memorable engagement opportunities for corporate partners at our headquarters in Richmond.

Why Join The Poppy Factory?

By joining us, you’ll be part of an iconic charity with a century-long legacy. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families, working in a supportive and empowering environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, and the chance to work with a passionate, dedicated team.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to The Poppy Factory, apply today and help us continue to change lives.

For more information about the role, please download the full job description.

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Debbie Boughtflower, Director of Operations.

We will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Clare Murray.

No agencies please.

Sounddelivery Media is a small, dynamic, and supportive charity amplifying lived experience stories to address social injustice. We work alongside incredible people and communities, developing their confidence, skills, and platforms to influence public conversation, policy and practice. We’ve achieved much and are recognised for our crucial support of civil society and its leaders. With a clear and robust 2024-2027 strategy, we seek an Interim Director to provide strategic leadership during our founder/Director’s 9-month sabbatical.

About the role

Reporting to the Chair, the Interim Director will focus on building on recent achievements and delivering our agreed strategy, with a primary emphasis on income generation alongside programme oversight and stakeholder relationship management. An ambitious mindset, excellent people management, and emotional intelligence are essential. Ideally, you’re an experienced Chief Executive/Director with a demonstrable track record of leading a small, ambitious organisation, particularly in securing diverse funding streams.You will have experience building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, sector partners, and, most importantly, people with lived experience of social injustice.

Key Responsibilities (9-Month Focus):

• Income Generation: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive income generation strategies, working closely with the team to secure funding from diverse sources (trusts, foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, etc.). Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders and supporters, exploring new revenue streams, and optimising existing income sources.
• Programme Oversight: Ensure our Spokesperson Network, Festival of Learning and Community of practice are well managed, resourced and impactful.
• Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control, working in close collaboration with the Finance and Operations Manager.
• Organisational Management & Development: Oversee operational, financial, and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Deliver the existing operational plan for the period and develop the operational plan for the next financial year. Provides strong leadership to the team, supporting their professional development, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Governance: Provide regular and comprehensive updates to the Board of Trustees on organisational performance, emerging opportunities, and potential risks. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in governance.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful income generation strategies, secure diverse funding, and build strong funder relationships.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
• Experience overseeing operational and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability, and delivering/developing operational plans.
• Demonstrable team leadership and management skills, including staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Experience working with Boards of Trustees, providing updates, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Sounddelivery Media’s mission and values.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Experience in the voluntary/non-profit sector.
• Understanding of the role of capacity building organisations.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and community engagement.
• Experience with fundraising databases/CRM systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, collaborative approach, proactivity, excellent organisational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Key information: 

• Salary: £54.5k per annum for full time role (part time considered).
• Full time 35 hours per week. Flexible hours and working.
• 28 days per year holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays).
• 3% pension contribution.
• Other benefits: Access to Employee Assistance Programme, team wellbeing budget, training allowance.
• Location: Home-based with the expectation of working one day per week at a base in London. Please note that our training predominantly takes place in London. 

Recruitment process and key dates:

To apply for this role please send a cover letter (no more than two pages) and your CV to our application portal by 9am 3rd March 2025.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on 10th and 11th March.

Second interviews, including a panel meeting with the team and representatives of our network will take place week beginning 17 March. You will also be expected to prepare a short presentation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, the successful appointee will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, our Chair of Trustees Emma Harrison is available for a short conversation about the opportunity.

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 are seeking to appoint an experienced Director of Income Generation to join our Senior Leadership Team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home but with some travel within England, Wales and Northern Ireland as required. 

As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a strategic role in the overall leadership and management of Friends of the Earth. This role has the responsibility of ensuring implementation of an ambitious but achievable income generation strategy. You’ll also be responsible for managing multiple income streams, all contributing to a robust and resilient portfolio of income that enables maximum organisational impact.

We are looking for an empathetic, inspiring and approachable leader with a strong track record of successful, sustainable income generation. You will have experience of strategic thinking and planning and the ability to build collective commitment to a vision. You will also have the ability to analyse the external environment and navigate clear paths for Friends of the Earth using mixture of new ideas and best practice, together with a solid understanding of the wider NGO context with regards to income generation and supporter engagement 

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Friends of the Earth Senior Leadership Team and be a key part in delivering our ambitious income generation strategy to support a great campaigning organisation.

For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th March 2025 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with regular travel to London once a fortnight. 

(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

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/

Project Support Officer

England North

£25,859 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS4340a)

Part Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Fixed term contract until 31st October 2025

Base: Birtley Active Travel Hub (at Birtley Library) and activity locations around Gateshead.

About the role

In partnership with Gateshead Council, Sustrans is opening an Active Travel Hub at Birtley library. This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans and support people in Gateshead to walk, cycle, and wheel, by providing practical, impactful support.

As the Project Support Officer, you will work with the Project Coordinator and Project Officer to provide support on a variety of projects that promote active travel in communities, workplaces and educational settings. You will also support the recruitment and development of volunteers in the area. 

This varied role will see you working in partnership with local authorities, community groups and schools around the region along with volunteers and third-sector organisations to increase walking wheeling and cycling activities and commutes, and increase levels of public health and well-being.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
 

Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Birtley, Gateshead.

About you

You should have some experience of working or volunteering in community or environmental projects, and experience of working with volunteers and in public-facing roles. 

Knowledge of engagement techniques and behaviour change initiatives is desirable. 

You should be able to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills, as well as able to work independently and manage your own workload. 

There are lots of opportunities for training and development within this role, so we ask that you are willing to learn and work towards relevant qualifications with Sustrans. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 23 February 2025.
• Interviews will take place in person at Sustrans’ Newcastle office during the 4th or 5th of March 2025. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact us to arrange an alternative option. 

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN  THIS  FORWARD THINKING, AMBITIOUS GLOBAL CHARITY

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our  foundation in 1923, we have worked  to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. We value compassion, respect, and empathy for working animals and our mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive.  Find out more at our website.

Salary:  c£45,000 pa depending on skills and experience.

The GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER will be responsible for:

· The effective financial management of grants to our partners, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and the            introduction of robust financial tracking systems to monitor grant expenditure.

· The development of tools and processes to support grantee partners with the management and reporting of grants               and the building of capacity for long term growth

· Ensuring SPANA adheres to financial and regulatory obligations, minimises risk and is in a strong position for future             funding opportunities.

· Developing a comprehensive and accessible information system for grant management.

· Training staff on grant management and compliance best practices.

Your skills, experience and knowledge for this role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER must include:

· A degree or equivalent in business administration or finance or substantial prior  experience in a related role.

· Extensive  up to date knowledge of UK and international funding regulations and compliance requirements.

· Demonstrable professional experience in grant management, compliance, financial reporting and due diligence.

· Excellent proven financial analytical and problem solving skills

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment and undertake international travel where necessary.

· Interest in working animal welfare and international development.

Benefits include:

· 34.5 hour week,

· 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays,

· generous company pension scheme paying 10% of salary for employee contributing 5%;

         healthcare cash plan with Medicash,

· enhanced EAP,

·        volunteer day programme.

Hybrid Working: London office  (Borough High Street)  or remote. If remote, employees must normally visit the London office or other locations for meetings or events at least twice a month.

 TO APPLY:

1. Download the job description and person specification from this advert or our website.

2. Send your CV and cover letter/email ( no more than two pages of A4) stating how you meet the requirements of       the role of GRANT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER  to:

                                Sarah Robson, Sarah Robson Associates:  

As an independent HR consultant, I am assisting with the recruitment for this post on behalf of SPANA

3. Closing date for applications:   5pm 25 February 2025

All applications will be acknowledged. Main interviews will take place the week of the 10 March.

Applications without a cover letter/email explaining how you meet the requirements for the role will not be considered.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment.

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Assistant, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development.

You will have experience of maintaining databases, and excellent IT and numeracy skills. You will enjoy solving problems, and have an exceptional eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience of accountancy or working in a financial environment.

You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application for further details on how to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 March 2025.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Salary: Starting from £20,444 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Worcestershire

Contract: Permanent

Job ref: 1168

At Cranstoun, we are always in search of talented and experienced individuals to join our team, we currently have a vacancy for a General Administrator in our Worcestershire service.

Cranstoun: Worcestershire provides a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users and their families to change and save lives. We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.

As the first point of contact, either by phone or in person, you will be expected to deal with our service users in a non-judgmental, open and honest manner, making them feel comfortable and welcome when using our service. You’ll need excellent communication skills as you’ll be providing a welcoming and informative front of house and telephone service to all of our customers. You will also be responsible for providing effective admin support to teams and colleagues across the service.

You’ll need to have good written and computing skills and be able to work confidently with all Microsoft programs and a case management system. You’ll also need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. We need someone who’s organised and efficient to ensure the day to day workload is managed effectively. You’ll also need to be flexible and creative, with the ability to transfer your skills from one area of expertise to another.

Above all, you’ll be interested in becoming part of a challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment that positively impacts on people’s lives.

The services operate core hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. They also offer additional service hours on some days between 8am – 9am and 5 – 8pm. There will be a requirement to cover these hours on a rota basis.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS checks.

To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 16 March 2025.

Interviews to take place week commencing 24 March 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582

Interim Head of Finance 
Contract: 12 months ending 31st March 2026
Salary: Paid a day rate of £430 
Hours: Part-time: 3 days a week
Location: Norwich

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

We are seeking an experienced accountant to manage the finances of the trust and lead the finance team during a period of maternity leave of the existing postholder. This role is an integral part of a finance department that strives to deliver high quality financial services to the trust and its subsidiaries. 

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a charity environment and will be able to evidence strong skills across a range of finance responsibilities and in particular, the development of finance software, following the introduction of a new system in April last year.  We are looking for a confident leader, able to deliver effective change and embed new finance processes. This is a hands-on role needing a practical, problem solving approach and has the opportunity to really make a difference.   

Experience of XLedger would be an advantage and an interest in nature is desirable.

Closing date is 5pm on the 7th of March 2025.
Shortlisting and interviews will take places as applicants come in.

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.

No agencies please.

Wildlife Supporter Officer Positions (Face-to-Face Membership Recruiter)
Various hours up to the value of 1.4FTE per week
Salary: £20,490 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales during probation period; rising to £24,509 pro rata + 25% commission on membership sales on successful completion of probation

Wanted in the following locations:    

- Staveley Nature Reserve, near Harrogate; or
- Moorlands Nature Reserve, near York; or
- Dearne Valley Country Park, near Barnsley; or
- Stirley, near Huddersfield; or
- Spurn National Nature Reserve, near Hull

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are looking for chatty and confident nature lovers to join our successful team and help us to inspire the public to take urgent action for wildlife and wild places by joining us as members.

In this role, you will be on the very front line of our charitable nature conservation mission, utilising your strong sales skills and your friendly and persuasive personality to encourage people to give us their financial support to bring about nature’s vital recovery.

A typical working day will revolve around enthusing everyone you meet to take small and manageable steps to becoming a force for nature. You will work at a variety of events and locations across Yorkshire, including our very own nature reserves, farmers' markets, shopping centres, country shows and major festivals. Here you will pass on your passion for our wild work and inspire people to support us with the help of a fully-branded gazebo and interactive display set up.

Experience in sales and fundraising and a good general knowledge of wildlife would be a distinct advantage, through we’ll provide a thorough induction, ongoing support and access to a wealth of information that will help build your knowledge; it’s more important that you are engaging, passionate and willing to learn!

Please only apply for this role if you have access to a vehicle, insured for business use.

For more information about the role, please read our FAQs.

This is a rolling advert, applications will be reviewed when they are received.  
Suitable candidates will be interviewed shortly after their applications are received and shortlisted. 

The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

REF-219 359

RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) are thrilled to announce the search for an accomplished leader to step into the role of new Chief Executive. Since 1784, RHASS has remained steadfast in our mission to advance Scottish Agriculture and support Scotland’s rural and agricultural communities.

Today, RHASS serves as a vital platform for the rural industry and communities that live and work in Scotland’s countryside. A cornerstone of this work is the Royal Highland Show, hosted annually at the Royal Highland Centre, and is the primary fundraising event for the charity. In addition, the Royal Highland Centre plays a crucial role in supporting the work that RHASS does, while standing as of the most sought-after venues within Scotland’s vibrant event sector.

About the Role

As Chief Executive, you will guide RHASS into its next chapter, helping to shape its strategic direction and delivering growth, all while ensuring strong financial stability and governance. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and staff to achieve the charity’s mission and long-term objectives. You will oversee the charity’s operations, finances, stakeholder relationships, and program development to ensure impactful and sustainable results.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership: Manage, develop, and oversee the Strategic Leadership Team, ensuring each area meets its KPIs. Foster a collaborative environment to drive continuous improvement and achieve organisational goals.
• Commercial Development: Oversee the continued development and commercial success of Highland Centre Ltd, working closely with the Director of Venue to maximise the use of assets to generate income for RHASS.
• Team Direction: Lead, mentor, and support the staff team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance organisational culture.
• Financial Stewardship: Ensure RHASS meets its budget and financial targets, providing regular financial reporting to the Board.
• Shape and Implement Strategic Direction and Growth: Drive forward RHASS’s strategic plan, delivering management objectives and maintaining a strong, successful team.
• Royal Highland Show Management: Deliver a successful Royal Highland Show each year, measured in terms of charitable impact, attendance, fundraising, financial performance and customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure the organisation complies with all legal, regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Commercial and Property Strategy: Create and execute a medium-term commercial and property plan, leveraging income from RHASS’s assets effectively.
• Stakeholder Representation: Act as the charity’s representative to external stakeholders, including government officials, donors, partner organisations, and the media.
• Transparency and Reporting: Provide clear, transparent, and timely reports on the charity’s performance, finances, and impact to the Board and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in a Chief Executive or similar role, preferably within a multi-faceted organisation. You will combine financial acumen and governance expertise with the proven ability to foster partnerships and deliver results. Your strong communication and influencing skills, paired with the ability to motivate and lead high-performing teams, will be crucial.

This role is more than just a leadership position – it is an opportunity to leave a legacy and drive innovation in a charity with a proud history and an exciting future.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 34 days per annum, increasing with length of service, including 10 public holidays and 4 fixed Director Days (taken between Christmas and New Year).
• Contributory Pension Scheme: The Society contributes 10% of your basic salary, with a 6% personal contribution.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Group Income Protection Benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Personal Development Opportunities.

Closing date 26 February  

Interviews to be held W/C 10th March

Are you passionate about capturing and sharing learning from projects and programmes and able to analyse and summarise key points from a wealth of information? ISEAL´s Innovations Fund is a central component of our work to catalyse innovations that improve the effectiveness and deepen the impacts of market-based approaches to sustainability. This is an exciting role to work on the development of a learning agenda and value proposition for the Fund, as well as producing relevant communications and learning reports.

First launched in 2016, the Fund supports innovative projects by ISEAL Community Members to help sustainability systems deliver more value to their stakeholders and effectively drive sustainability improvement on the ground, over time, and at scale. The Fund provides grants that enable recipients to develop and test new technologies and approaches, while drawing out cross-project learning to share with the wider sustainability community.

The Associate Manager will work closely with ISEAL colleagues and grantees to improve the ways learning is extracted from the projects, and to produce high-quality learning products. The person in this role will take ownership of the engagement processes necessary to collate and share lessons learnt in a strongly collaborative setting with ISEAL Community Member organisations or other stakeholders. Previous experience with MEL activities, and specifically on project and programme learning is required to be successful in this role.

The key responsibilities we entrust you with

Implementation of Innovations Fund learning agenda

• Develop and maintain an overall learning agenda for the Fund, and lead Fund and programme team on all aspects of its delivery
• Propose and implement methodologies for capturing learning from grants and for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the Fund during and after project implementation
• Working with thematic leads, extract and synthesize key lessons and trends across multiple grants and produce reports and other learning outputs to share practical lessons and insights
• Lead the design and delivery of knowledge sharing and learning workshops, facilitating peer to peer interactions between organisations participating in grant-funded projects
• Act as programme officer for Innovations Fund projects aligned with job holder expertise, to provide support and technical insight to grantees and gain insights into project learning
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and other forms of research to support implementation of the learning agenda and to inform the focus of the Fund’s upcoming thematic funding rounds
• Review and provide input on call announcements and on Fund application, proposal, and reporting templates to ensure that these support the Funds learning agenda and approach

Communications

• Working with the rest of the Innovations Fund team, identify opportunities for increasing the Fund’s visibility and map internal and external stakeholders who can support widening the Fund´s impact
• Support implementation of the Fund’s communications strategy, identifying target audiences for Fund and producing and adapting learning products for each
• Produce reports, briefing papers, blogs, case studies, and slide decks, and manage content on ISEAL’s online platforms, to communicate Fund learnings and project findings, outcomes, and achievements
• Project manage work with external designers for specific communications outputs

Other

• Support organisation in Monitoring & Evaluation tasks for the Innovations Fund and contribute to donor reporting
• Help to ensure that the Innovations Fund and related activities deliver on annual workplans, meet commitments to donors

Essential experience, knowledge and attributes

• Solid experience in a role related to project or programme learning activities, analysis of project data and reporting of lessons learnt
• General knowledge of international development and/or sustainability context, ideally with knowledge of sustainability standards or sustainability action
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and topical areas
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to establish and manage priorities
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesise and distil technical information for a range of audiences
• Proven ability to analyse large sources of information and to identify and summarise the most important points in accessible language
• Strong relationship building and engagement skills with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience in facilitating sessions and workshops, even on topics outside of own expertise
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote, international environment, including occasional international time-zone calls
• Proficient IT skills, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability issues

 Desirable

• Previous experience drawing lessons learnt from across multiple projects or grants
• Previous experience with an Innovations Fund or similar grant facility
• Good understanding of how market-based sustainability systems operate
• Previous experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting

About ISEAL

ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website. 

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.

The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.

We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is a permanent contract

Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £45,800 –49,800 per annum, depending on experience

Location: London. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.

International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel

Ideal start date: May 2025

Deadline for applications is 16 March 2025

Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavour to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change):

First interviews (Teams): 20-24 March

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 24-30 March

Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 31 March

Decision: w/c 7 April

Accessibility

If candidates required additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.

Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises.