Environment Jobs

Organization Overview:

Living Potential Care Farm is a therapeutic farm located in Sicklinghall, Wetherby, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with various needs. We empower people through engagement with nature, farming, and community activities, promoting well-being, personal growth, and social integration.

Project Overview:

We are embarking on a large-scale project to expand and enhance the facilities and services of Living Potential Care Farm. This project aims to develop new therapeutic areas, upgrade existing infrastructure, and introduce innovative programs to better serve our community. We urgently seek an experienced and dynamic Fundraiser to lead our fundraising efforts, ensuring the successful realization of this transformative initiative.

Role Summary:

The Fundraiser will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the expansion project. This includes identifying and securing funding from diverse sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, foundations, and lotteries. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising for large projects, excellent communication skills, and a strong network within the philanthropic community. Due to the urgency of this project, the candidate must be able to start immediately and hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement a detailed fundraising plan for the project.

- Research and identify potential funding sources, including grants, trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and lotteries.

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential donors.

- Prepare compelling funding proposals and presentations.

- Organize and coordinate fundraising events and campaigns.

- Monitor and report on fundraising progress, ensuring targets are met.

- Collaborate with the project team to align fundraising activities with project milestones.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in fundraising, particularly for large projects in the non-profit or care sector.

- Strong understanding of different fundraising methods and channels, including experience with foundations and lotteries.

- Demonstrated success in securing funding from grants, trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors, and lotteries.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.

- Highly organized with excellent project management skills.

- Ability to start immediately and work under tight deadlines.

- Passion for the mission and values of Living Potential Care Farm.

Location:

The role is based in Sicklinghall, Wetherby, with some flexibility for remote working. Occasional travel may be required for donor meetings and events. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying. 

Job Title: Payroll & Expenses Officer (Parental Leave Cover)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Probation Period: Three months

Gross Salary: £31,505 per annum

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge

Duration of Contract: This is a temporary position to provide parental leave cover and will terminate on or before 3 August 2025 on the return of the Payroll & Expenses Officer from parental leave

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Payroll & Expenses Officer (Parental Leave Cover) to join our team, playing a key role in preparing monthly payroll information, reviewing staff expenses in line with Fauna & Flora’s Expenses Policy and HMRC guidance, advising on updates to the Expenses Policy as required, and supporting the finance team with management account information in relation to payroll. This role will suit an individual who is looking for exposure to payroll and expenses in a multi-currency, global organisation.

You will have experience in payroll, preferably including non-UK payrolls, and exposure to HMRC employee expenses and benefits regulations. As a member of the UK-based Finance Team, your strong communication, interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships at all levels across the organisation.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to manage a variety of concurrent tasks is paramount. You will be comfortable researching technical financial guidance and documenting findings. In return, we offer 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 job application for further details on how to apply.

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 21 July 2024. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 29 July 2024.

A fantastic Foundation working to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager – Environment Restoration.

Salary: Circa £50,000

Location: Central London (fully office based)

The Project Manager - Environmental Restoration will lead environmental restoration efforts, particularly focusing on the Amazon rainforest. This role involves managing restoration projects, organizing and overseeing event initiatives, and engaging with partners and affiliates. The Project Manager will work closely with our counterparts in Brazil, ensuring alignment and collaboration on all projects.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing environmental restoration projects in the Amazon – developing project plans, timelines, and budgets and monitoring project progress.
•  Planning and executing events related to environmental restoration and awareness -coordinating logistics, promotion, and stakeholder engagement for events.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, affiliates, and community stakeholders - engaging with local and international organisations to enhance collaboration and resource sharing.
• Working closely with the team in Brazil to ensure project goals and initiatives are aligned.

The successful candidate will have - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in environmental restoration or conservation. Experience working with international teams and managing cross-cultural relationships is key and proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable. You must have the ability to travel to Brazil and other relevant locations as required.

Please note, applications are being considered on a rolling basis and only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.    

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

1. Are you passionate about delivering top-notch health, safety, and sustainability education?
2. Do you have the drive to lead a team towards excellence?

If so, this vacancy for an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager could well be for you!

Benefits Package - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location: Fully remote within the UK
• Working Hours: Full-time, 9-5, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Long-term growth opportunities
• Flexible working policies
• Supportive of professional development

About the Organisation - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

Our client is committed to delivering excellent learner support and providing market-leading products that emphasise quality and service. As an ambassador for the organisation, you will help achieve the mission of promoting health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability education.

About the Role - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

As the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager, you will:

• Grow and lead the EHS education department.
• Manage and mentor a team of three direct reports: a Study Support Advisor and two Level 6 Trainers.
• Ensure training is delivered in an engaging manner through a blend of face-to-face and digital media.
• Liaise with a separate e-learning department to ensure content is developed to high standards.
• Develop innovative, student-focused educational materials that drive positive learning outcomes.
• Maintain and enhance the portfolio of health, safety, and sustainability courses.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to support growth and profitability.
• Engage with students and tutors through various platforms to provide ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

• Contribute to budgets, forecasting, and setting objectives that drive UK market growth and profitability.
• Develop a high-performance team culture by setting clear objectives.
• Recruit, train, monitor, and develop full-time and associate tutors.
• Ensure all educational products are pedagogically sound, technically accurate, and innovative.
• Lead the identification and development of new resources and innovation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain channels of engagement with students and tutors.
• Monitor competitors and benchmark products and pricing.
• Engage in quality assurance and moderation activities.
• Lead on driving metrics, SLAs, and trading meetings for Education.

• Foster collaborative relationships with external accreditation bodies.

Skills / Experience Required - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

• Must have or be working towards a Level 6 National NEBOSH qualification.
• Experience delivering IOSH/NEBOSH courses.
• Commercial acumen and an understanding of marketing and sales.
• Ability to develop materials and support students.
• Strong IT skills, including PowerPoint.

To Apply - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your motivations for applying and what skills and experience you can bring to this role.

Interview Process - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

• This will be a 2 stage, online interview process, with first stage interviews to be held on 24th and 25th July 2024.

• There will be a task to complete prior to first stage interview around your approach to developing a bespoke fire risk assessment course - details of this will be provided should you be successful at shortlisting stage.

Deadline for Applications - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Education Manager

• Friday 19^th July 2024
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a charity and creative social enterprise committed to the rehabilitation of people in prison, and post-release. Our innovative Open The Gate (OTG) programme at our Battersea Hub offers work experience, volunteering opportunities, accredited training, mentoring, and signposting support to participants at any point on their resettlement journey, and we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic Engagement and Support Officer (ESO) to join our team.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by people in contact with the criminal justice system and will work proactively to establish meaningful and sustainable cross-referral pathways with external agencies. They will nurture an aspirational, inclusive, creative, and safe working environment; use their knowledge, insights, and expertise to support tangible outcomes for all OTG participants; and develop the wider programme offer in line with our organisational objectives. 

The role

As well as offering person-centred support and helping to shape our post-release programmes, you would be responsible for:

• Nurturing an aspirational working environment where participants/Apprentices are inspired to achieve their potential.

• Working to build and maintain referral partnerships with external agencies [including HMP resettlement teams, probation services, approved premises and community-based organisations supporting prison-leavers] to increase participant numbers and sustained engagement with Open the Gate.

• Coordinating referrals and assisting with the development of risk management plans, including information gathering, and dissemination.

• Ensuring timely, accurate, and safe recording of all information and personal data.

• Action-planning and goal setting with all Apprentices, in consultation with the Workshop Manager, supporting them to achieve work-ready outcomes in an agreed period.

• Providing day to day practical, pastoral, and sign-posting support to a caseload of Open the Gate participants, or Apprentices, and providing ad-hoc support to graduate Apprentices when required.

• Working with the wider team at FCW to develop and coordinate a series of employability and creative wellbeing workshops for Apprentices.

• Supporting small grant application processes on behalf of OTG Apprentices.

• Responding to safeguarding concerns in line with FCW policy and procedure.

• Providing remote support via telephone and online to FCW experienced prison-leavers who are not regularly attending the Hub.  

• Supporting the Volunteer and Programmes Manager with the delivery of the Service User Involvement Strategy and championing service user involvement across the organisation more broadly.

• Supporting the Volunteer and Programmes Manager to recruit and delivering training to mentors and other volunteers in roles supporting OTG Apprentices.

• Working with the Volunteer and Programmes Manager to develop and enhance the OTG Mentor Offer including as the first point of contact for Mentors pre- and post- mentoring sessions. 

The person

We are a vibrant, energetic group of people who are passionate about our mission and care deeply about providing a working environment that is inclusive and supportive. 

We are looking for someone with the following experiences and qualities:

Essential

• Compassionate and adaptable ways of working.
• At least 3 years’ professional experience working with adults in contact with the criminal justice system.
• Demonstrable experience of adult safeguarding and risk-management.
• A proven track record of case management, and experience ensuring all case records and caseload processes are clear and up to date.
• Skilled at building rapport and maintaining boundaried relationships with both individuals and partner organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities on a daily basis.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and working to agreed targets and tangible outcomes.

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of housing support, the benefits system, barriers to employment and other challenges facing people post-release.
• Experience of IT systems including Salesforce or other database management platform.
• Experience of working alongside volunteers.
• A willingness to seek support when needed and an interest in pursuing professional development opportunities.
• An interest in, or appreciation of, the value of creative education.

This role is full time and based in our offices in Battersea, South London. Whilst we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, the successful candidate will need to be in the office full time (with occasional working from home)

Reports to: Director of Programmes

Holiday: 25 days annual leave p.a. plus bank holidays

Salary:  £28,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience

How to apply

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role - applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note: The application deadline is 9am on Wednesday 31st July 2024. We will contact successful applicants as when we receive their application in order to fill interview slots as soon as possible, so early applications are strongly advised.

Fine Cell Work is committed to the principle of equality. No job applicant, employee, volunteer or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy status, age or disability and we will maintain a neutral working environment in which no employee or worker feels under threat or intimidated.

Hours: Work will be full-time.

Remuneration: £38,000 - £41,000 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent.

Location: Manchester, UK with hybrid working

Can you play a key role ensuring all logistics arrangements are in place for rapid deployment and effective management of the UK Emergency Medical Team field hospital?

UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component and key support structures of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.

We are recruiting a Logistics Manager who will provide leadership across UK EMT partners in ensuring effective logistics arrangements for UK EMT deployment of health facilities including the Type 2 field hospital. Our ideal candidate will bring significant experience of providing logistics support in the humanitarian sector (expected to be at least 5 years) including in insecure environments. You will have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to bring together people from a range of organisations, cultures and perspectives into a coherent team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in our humanitarian programming.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack- Logistics Manager before applying.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal. Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday19 July 2024.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real difference? Little Valley Animal Shelter is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Animal Shelter Manager to join our growing and evolving organisation.

Why This Role is For You:

● Fantastic Salary and Perks: Earn £33,000 per annum (DoE)

●On-site 3 bedroom accommodation, with a brand-new loft conversion that includes an ensuite bedroom and a study/dressing room.  No commute means you can dedicate more time to the animals and the amazing work we do.

● Lead From the Front: Inspire, recruit, train, and lead our dedicated staff and loyal volunteers. Your leadership will be the heartbeat of our Shelter.

● Make a Difference: Every day, you’ll be making a tangible impact on the lives of countless animals, providing them with the care and love they deserve.

The Mission:

● Staff & Volunteer Management: Create an environment where both staff and volunteers feel valued and motivated. Your leadership will ensure that the Shelter is always operating at its best. Promote our Shelter’s work, engage with the public, and foster a community of supporters.

● Animal Welfare: Oversee the intake, care, and rehoming of our animals. Work closely with veterinary professionals to ensure high standards of animal care.

● Facility Management: Keep our Shelter in top shape, ensuring it’s a welcoming and safe place for both animals and visitors.

What You’ll Do:

● Lead & Inspire: Manage and develop a team of passionate staff and volunteers.

● Champion Animal Care: Oversee daily routines, health checks, and behavioural support for our animals.

● Optimise Operations: Ensure our Shelter runs smoothly, from maintenance to budget management.

● Build Relationships: Engage with the community and promote Little Valley to gain support, volunteers and donations.

Why Join Little Valley Animal Shelter?

● Career Growth: Be a part of our exciting journey as we continue to grow and evolve. Your contributions will shape the future of our Shelter.

● Community Impact: Play a vital role in improving animal welfare and creating a compassionate community.

● Live Where You Work: Enjoy the convenience and connection of on-site accommodation, allowing you to be fully immersed in your role. (If you live in close proximity of the Shelter already, living on-site may not be compulsory and will be open to formal discussion)

● Regeneration: We are embarking on several ambitious projects which will re-shape and future-proof our Shelter. Be part of our regeneration.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, apply now and become a key player in Little Valley Animal Shelter's inspiring journey. Let's create a brighter future for animals together!

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the downloadable document below:

If you have any questions concerning any particular aspects of this position, our CEO Hugh Lowson is happy to discuss over the phone or via a video call.

Apply Today! 

Head of Relationships – North

£60,000 - £80,000 per Annum

Location; Hybrid with travel as and when required for the role to meet commissioners and visit services.

United Response are not just a social care provider – We are a charity dedicated to championing the rights of people who have learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

Key Purpose of the role

As a Head of Relationships, you will Build and maintain the relationship with target local authorities, making sure we understand what local authorities need and want and grow our income and increase the provision of our services.

The role will be to ensure that exceptional business relationships are developed with our commissioners guaranteeing the long term sustainability of the contracts. You will be the subject matter expert for your assigned commissioner and Local Authority and negotiate new business outside of the frameworks and tenders. While assessing service delivery against contracts and provide feedback on any gaps in operations, you will convey any necessary changes with the commissioners.

Who you are

To be successful, you will have senior level experience of being a Relationship/Account Manager for Local Authorities, Commissioners or Multi-Million corporate clients. With credibility in building relationships with public sector funders/commissioners you will have significant experience of negotiation and able to apply different techniques to varying situations. You will have leadership and motivational experience with a multicultural staff team with the ability to create a high performance environment, for all our contracts while setting and monitoring measures that reflect the corporate objectives and customer goals.

Please refer to the full Job description and person specification attached

Who is United Response?

United Response is a leading national charity. We were founded in 1973 with just one service in West Sussex. We now support around 2,000 people, work in 400 locations across England and Wales and employ more than 3,500 staff. In our work we aim to be CREATIVE, STRONG, HONEST, RESPONSIVE and UNITED.

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date - therefore dont delay, submit your application today!!

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £27,947 (FTE)
• Permanent role
• Full-time (37 hours), Flexible working patterns available
• Based in Rochdale, hybrid working

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 15th July 2024

The role

The purpose of this role is to support the exciting and innovative work of Petrus in empowering adults with complex needs facing multiple disadvantages by writing award winning bids for Trusts, Grants, Partnerships and Awards.

You will immerse yourself in our work and eloquently and thoroughly relay our work and the impact on communities through detailed bid applications to support our vision of 'together we will end homelessness and create safe places where all people can flourish'. 

The right fit

• We are looking for a competent bid writer with a passion for data collection and evidencing social value and impact.
• As a key member of the fundraising team your excellent written and verbal skills will enable you to create compelling content to engage and influence partners and commissioners.
• You will have proven experience of winning financial tender applications and professionally building supporter relationships.

Who we are

Petrus provides support services for people facing homelessness or in housing need. We are a charitable organisation and deliver both drop in and residential services in Rochdale and Oldham.

We believe people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing. We help people to develop skills, independence and make positive choices. We believe collaboration with other agencies and organisations is key to creating a world where everyone has a safe place to live.

Petrus is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our People Services team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

Petrus really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

• A range of flexible working options.
• 25 days paid annual leave each year (rising to 27 days after three years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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 support the development of a learning agenda and value proposition for the Fund as well as producing relevant communications and 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 grantees to improve the ways learning is extracted from the projects. We will look to the position to take ownership of the engagement processes necessary to collate and share lessons learnt in a strongly collaborative setting with Community Member organisations or other stakeholders.

The key responsibilities we entrust you with

Implementation of Innovations Fund learning agenda

• Develop and maintain an overall learning agenda for the Fund, and support Fund and programme team on its delivery  
• Organise and conduct stakeholder interviews and other forms of research to extract project learnings, alone and in collaboration with other project staff
• Facilitate peer to peer interactions between organisations participating in projects to share and discuss learning, including supporting the organisation and delivery of project workshops and ISEAL events such as Members Weeks
• Capture key learnings from grantees based on the learning agenda by leading the design of grantee knowledge sharing sessions (theme-focused learnings), as well as cross-thematic learning workshops
• Lead explorations on the need for external research and scoping activities to inform the focus of Fund’s thematic funding rounds.
• Project manage work with external consultants on research and scoping activities
• Propose and implement methodologies for capturing the learning and studies of fund effectiveness during and after project implementation

Communications

• Working with the rest of the Innovations Fund team, identify key spaces for increasing Fund’s visibility (e.g., key players or events in the innovations space) and map internal and external stakeholders for engagement and to widen the Fund´s impact
• Support implementation of the Fund’s communications strategy, identifying target audiences for Fund project outputs and the best approach and learning products for each
• Identify external events to which the Fund can actively contribute
• Produce briefing papers, blogs, case studies and slide decks, and manage content on ISEAL’s online platforms, to communicate project findings, outcomes, and achievements
• Produce impact case studies for use in multiple comms channels
• Working with thematic leads for various Innovations Fund grant rounds, extract and analyse data to identify key lessons as well as trends and produce reports to share practical lessons and insights
• Project manage work with external designers to produce fund related material

Process Improvements

• Review and input on call announcements, application and full proposal templates to ensure incorporation of the learning and/or communications components
• Recommend improvements to grantee narrative and learning report and other templates to ensure incorporation of learning and/or communications components

Other

• Support organisation in Monitoring & Evaluation tasks and contribute to donor reporting
• Help to ensure that the Innovations Fund and related activities deliver on annual workplans, meet commitments to donors
• Identify and develop new sources of data and information

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 where sustainability systems operate
• 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:

• Understanding of how sustainability systems operate
• Previous experience in monitoring 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(.)org. 

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: £44,000 – 48,000 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: August/September 2024

Deadline for applications is 6 August

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): 13/14 August

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 16-19 August

Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 19 August

Decision: w/c 26 August

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.

Digital Marketing Manager

Job reference: REQ000774

£37,000pa

Woking GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

If you have a strong understanding of digital media, including paid digital media, this is a tremendous opportunity to use your expertise to help save our natural world. At WWF-UK we know we have limited time left to halt the devastating destruction of our planet. As Digital Marketing Manager your role will be crucial to achieving our goal of growing support to help protect our one shared home.

As Digital Marketing Manager, you will join an agile and highly driven team to deliver various digital marketing campaigns across lead generation, brand, fundraising and partnerships. Your remit will include managing award-winning partnership campaigns as well as other non-fundraising paid digital media campaigns. You will be involved in undertaking analysis and actively identifying opportunities to generate new leads while making recommendations to improve delivery and tracking of non-financial campaigns. You will also manage digital assets, develop new creatives and collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to produce compelling content for use in digital campaigns. You will also manage tracking, analysis and reporting for various digital channels. You will research and test new digital acquisition opportunities too.

To play your part in bringing our world back to life, you must possess a strong understanding of digital media, including paid digital media and experience of working with digital and strategic agencies. Effective at inspiring agencies and freelancers to develop compelling creative, you will be comfortable managing relationships with external stakeholders. You will be used to overseeing costs, allocating resources, and measuring performance too. Good at managing projects, you will also have excellent communication, time management and influencing skills. Important will be the ability to test, learn and spot opportunities.

If you are able to engage and acquire supporters as well as inspire them to support us financially, we would love to hear from. Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.

We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Supporter Services Executive

Are you an experienced supporter or customer care professional with a background in charity or a commercial environment? Do you want to help manage best practice relating to our supporter engagement? If so, come and join our London team and contribute to the work that we do at Sue Ryder.

Reporting to the Supporter Services Senior Executive you will be a key team member of a busy Supporter Experience, Data and Insight Team, leading on engagement activities across fundraising. Our team are here for people when it matters, and that includes each other. We encourage, inspire, and help one another, and celebrate success.

Key responsibilities

• To lead on the day-to-day operational management of activities within the Engagement & Contact Team.
• Respond to supporter queries across multiple channels, delivering exceptional supporter care and experience.
• Fulfil supporter journeys and other supporter engagement activities as required.
• Assist the Senior Executive to ensure compliance and best practice relating to Supporter Engagement at Sue Ryder, including complaints resolution and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to take the next step in advancing their career.

Our benefits:

• Ability to work from home 3-4 days a week in a hybrid focused team
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• EAP support scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
•  and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 25th July

Interview date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Joint Shop Manager (Henley) (TRD4830)

Location: F3851 - Henley Duke St

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £17,091 per annum

Job Type: Open ended

Closing Date: 10 August 2024

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers 

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner with experience of driving people and organisational initiatives? Would you like to work for an interesting marine focused government organisation?

The organisation provides data, information and expert marine advice to the UK government to ensure our oceans thrive in a changing world. Through analysis and data from seabed to surface, they help partners around the world make the best use of our marine environment.

The organisation is located in the south-west of England, where the HR Business Partner will be an important member of a dynamic HR Business Partner team of three. This 12-month FTC enables the post holder to work from home 2-3 days per week.

This hybrid HR Business Partner role, paying £450 per day umbrella, will work closely with key senior stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on time and to a high standard.

Some of the key responsibilities of this job include:

• Leading on driving strategic and operational projects with people related work streams or impacts.
• Providing expert advice on a full range of people related queries and issues, identifying and escalating risks or concerns where required.
• Coaching and empowering business area leaders and managers to perform their people related responsibilities more effectively. 
• Supporting strategic resource planning activities around organisational change.
• Working with key stakeholders to develop and implement their strategic objectives.
• Managing complex ER cases when needed, along with supporting on recruitment activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR generalist with a background of working within the public sector, ideally central government. You will need to have experience of working on key change management projects, along with a successful track record of operating at HR Manager or HR Business Partner level, influencing key stakeholders where appropriate.

My client is keen to appoint someone to start as soon as possible, so it is key that you have an active BPSS and be prepared to undergo SC clearance security checks.

For more information on this unique and interesting HR Business Partner role, please get in touch for more information.