Environment Jobs
The Urban Tree Canopy Trainee will join our Urban Tree Canopy Coordinator at the forefront of involving local communities in our tree-planting & urban greening projects around the Glasgow City Region and engage people in taking action for trees and the environment.
Do you love trees and want to learn more about them? Do you enjoy engaging directly with people? Are you passionate about connecting communities with environmental action? Then Trees for Cities needs you!
Reporting to the Youth Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Trees for Climate Action (TfCA) project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The project aims to bring people together, creating opportunities for young people (up to 30). The project will deliver intergenerational, tree-related activities for young people to build their knowledge and learn new skills from environmental professionals and experienced volunteers, mobilising young people to take positive action against climate change. This opportunity will also support the ambitious Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) partnership initiative across the Glasgow City Region.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK and overseas. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
We are looking for energetic and organised individuals to support and deliver our community engagement activities for urban forest projects and initiatives. This involves planning, delivering, and reporting back on community consultations, educational workshops, public tree planting events and other activities.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The role is public facing, so we are looking for confident and adaptable communicators who are comfortable engaging residents in a range of communities, schools, and interest groups, and who are passionate about trees, and the environment.
We are seeking individuals who are happy to work hands-on, outdoors in all weathers at a variety of locations, and over some weekends, with TOIL (time off in lieu), as well as being comfortable working indoors in an office environment. We want practical and organised people capable of coordinating event logistics and are keen to support everything from small scale workshops to public community events.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply for the role of Urban Tree Canopy Trainee, please send your CV and supporting statement (on no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Urban Tree Canopy Trainee’.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
The deadline to apply is: 4th November 2024
Interviews are scheduled for: Week commencing 18th November 2024
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role:
- The PR Manager is accountable for the planning, development and delivery of high performing UK wide integrated Public Relations (PR) activity.
- This role is responsible for leading, inspiring and developing a team of 3 Senior PR Officers to deliver the PR strategy, through the work of the Trust.
- The PR Manager will work collaboratively with the Social Media Manager and Influencer Manager to integrate and amplify shared activity to enable maximum exposure for the Trust.
- The role is also responsible for issues management, safeguarding the Trust’s reputation alongside the Lead Social and PR Manager.
- This role sits within the Social, PR and Influencing team, led by the Lead Social and PR Manager. This team is part of the wider Brand and Comms Directorate.
- This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Attendance at Head Office in Grantham is expected at least once per month, along with other visits as required. The role will also involve visiting sites and events to support PR activity.
The Candidate:
- You will be an inspiring leader with substantial experience in leading PR or related teams.
- You’ll have an in-depth understanding of PR at national level and strong experience of stakeholder management.
- You’ll be confident in crisis communications and responding to reputational issues.
- You’ll have experience leading and developing teams, embedding new ways of working, and managing change.
- You will hold strong influencing and negotiation skills, be comfortable working under pressure and have highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
- You’ll be confident setting KPIs and direction for the teams and will have proven success leading integrated PR and Social campaigns.
- Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
We expect interviews to be held w.c 9th December 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills and the autonomy to make the role your own? Working from home, the office and across multiple sites throughout the South East, you will be at the heart of H&S, driving performance and shaping a positive safety culture.
This is a new role within the South East Rivers Trust creating an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and improve our health and safety. Using your knowledge, you will lead the development and improvement of H&S policies and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. You will provide support and expertise, as well as identifying any gaps in our current systems and designing solutions to overcome them.
You will have proven experience and relevant qualifications, ideally in a similar environment, excellent communication and organisational skills which can be utilised whilst working with all stakeholders. This varied role will see you working primarily autonomously, carrying out H&S inspection and audits, developing policies, investigating accidents and ensuring risk assessments are completed. If you are looking for a varied role in this field working for a charity whose aim is to have a positive impact on our environment, manage your own time and develop new skills, this role could be for you.
About Us
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:
• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.
Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form.
How to Apply:
Please return the following documents:
- Your CV
- Completed Application for Employment
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 17th November 2024. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Horticultural Therapist with a track record of coordinating inclusive gardening sessions for the local community.
You will be responsible for supporting people to work towards their goals in a garden setting and developing people's practical and social skills.
You will also have the opportunity to help maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.
Salary: £25,650 - £28,500 (pro rata rate £15,383 -£17,100) Depending on skills and experience
Hours: 3 days per week including Wednesdays and Thursdays with some weekend and evening work required. Hours have potential to increase subject to funding.
Main purposes of the job:
To facilitate therapeutic placements for people with learning disabilities, mental ill health and long-term health conditions, and complex needs using social and therapeutic horticulture principles, currently held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden through participation in accredited training programmes, therapeutic groups, and volunteering activities with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded.
To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.
To promote the social care aspects of horticulture to community groups, local statutory services and individuals in the London borough of Hackney and beyond.
To work flexibly within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is open and accessible to the wider local community.
To be proactive in the development of St Mary’s Secret Garden as a resource for the local community.
If you think this is the role for you please download our full application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference?
Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Corporate Fundraising Officer. You'll play a vital role in supporting the protection of Norfolk's precious natural habitats and wildlife species.
Salary: £24,000-£25,500 per annum
Contract: Full-time, with options for part-time
Location: Bewick House, Norwich, hybrid working model
Benefits: include an 8% contribution to Aviva's group personal pension scheme, 25 days plus statutory holidays, annual holiday allowance increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days, an employee assistance program, annual salary reviews, and free reserve access for your loved ones.
The Role:
As a Corporate Fundraising Officer, you'll be responsible for managing and developing corporate partnerships to support NWT's fundraising operations. Your efforts will help them achieve their fundraising income targets, enabling them to continue their vital work in nature conservation and recovery.
You'll report to our Corporate Partnerships Manager, working closely with the Fundraising and Membership team, as well as engaging with nature conservation and recovery staff, visitor centres, and HQ personnel.
Role Highlights:
- Collaborating with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and implement corporate fundraising initiatives.
- Leading the relaunch and administration of the Investors in Wildlife scheme.
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate partners to maximise income opportunities for NWT.
- Assisting in planning and managing corporate events, seminars, and networking opportunities.
- Coordinating corporate work party volunteering programs.
- Exploring new avenues for revenue fundraising related to corporate support.
- Delivering a year-round calendar of communications for corporate partners.
- Maintaining accurate records of corporate supporters and prospects.
- Monitoring performance against set KPIs and financial management procedures.
- Researching and assessing potential corporate partners and business sectors.
- Promoting NWT's mission and securing new funding opportunities within the Norfolk business community.
About You:
If you have a knack for building relationships and a successful history in corporate fundraising or a similar field, we want to hear from you! Experience in exceeding income targets and orchestrating captivating stakeholder events is highly desirable. Additionally, proficiency in crafting effective communication plans, conducting strategic prospect research, and managing budgets is essential. You will be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about the work Norfolk Wildlife Trust does.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People with a copy of your CV.
Closing Date: 8th of November
First stage interviews: W/C 11th of November
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Marine Officer (Wales)
Salary: up to £28,907
Location: Home based (Wales and UK), some UK travel will be required
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
Closing date for applications: 3rd November 2024
First interview: 12th November 2024
Second interview: 19th November 2024
About Us
The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who share a set of common beliefs. It has more than 900,000 members, including 200,000 junior members, 38,000 volunteers and 3,000 staff across the federation of 46 locally independent Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT). We work in every part of the UK and on Alderney and the Isle of Man. Wildlife Trusts Wales represents the five Wildlife Trusts across Wales. Together, the 46 Trusts and the central charity are known as The Wildlife Trusts.
Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively we manage more than 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature.
The next 10 years will be critical in determining what kind of world we will all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. It will require key stakeholders and the public to take action for nature’s recovery. This will require big, bold changes in the way we think and operate, and the development of a strong, collaborative culture. We have already made great strides in the development of our marine policy, and we are now ready to build on.
If you are a passionate marine conservationist looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for wildlife and nature across Wales with one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are the largest non-governmental organisation working on marine in the UK, and are looking for a supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleague to join our team. Despite Blue Planet and more recently the Wild Isles series, we still have a job to do, to raise the profile of the sea and all that lives within it.
We know that our marine wildlife is under increasing pressure and we need to do more to conserve it for future generations – are you the person to help us do that? We are looking for an individual to join the Wildlife Trusts delivering positive changes in marine conservation policy in Wales.
About You
You will be organised and motivated, able to take the initiative and lead the effective delivery of marine conservation policy in Wales. You will have an understanding of issues facing marine wildlife. You will likely have experience of advocacy work and ideally an understanding of Welsh environmental legislation. You are used to keeping accurate records and can present clearly and professionally. You are likely to have a keen interest in and understanding of UK marine conservation.
The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate about promoting our aims, we are inclusive, not judgemental. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented people within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
The Wildlife Trusts take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please see documents section to read our commitment statement.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
RSWT are committed to increasing diversity of its staff through its Levelling the field recruitment pledge and will offer an interview to any ethnic minority applicants that meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
This role may be subject to a DBS check
This Supporter Care Assistant role is a chance to make the most of your customer or supporter service skills, your all-round communication and organisational abilities – and your passion for environmental Issues.
Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.
As one of our vital Supporter Care Assistants, you’ll provide a variety of clear and engaging customer service for Greenpeace supporters via email, phone and post. You’ll respond to routine enquiries, handle donation changes and other administrative matters and answer questions about our campaigns, always making sure that your replies are personalised, accurate and timely.
It will also be an important part of your role to make thank-you calls to long-term donors, to welcome new supporters to Greenpeace, and to handle complaints with empathy and understanding, ensuring a positive experience at all times.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
What we're looking for:
• Experience in customer service, supporter care or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to write engaging, personalised responses and handle phone queries confidently, adjusting your tone for different audiences.
• Strong ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, especially when dealing with a high volume of enquiries.
• Ability to use technology, including database systems and Google Suite, with a willingness to learn new tools and software.
• A genuine interest in environmental issues, with a willingness to learn about Greenpeace’s work and a desire to inspire others to take action.
• The resilience to maintain a positive attitude, remain calm under pressure and bounce back from challenging situations.
• Cooperative teamworking skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and provide support for other team members whenever needed.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
To Apply
For further information, or to apply, please click the apply button.
Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 4 November
FIRST INTERVIEWS: 14th November
Centenary Campaign Lead
Ref:CCL-MatCov
Location: London N1 OR home-based
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Supporters
Salary: £46,324 (London) and £41,185 (out of London). Part-time, 3-4 days a week considered, with pro-rata salary
Contract: Fixed -term maternity cover, expected to end no later than December 2025
The 2026 Centenary is a significant milestone in CPRE’s history. This critical role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the success of the campaign. The postholder will be responsible for developing and managing the Centenary project management plan and engaging key stakeholders, including trustees, volunteers and supporters, internally and externally throughout the organisation, nationally and locally; monitoring objectives; and identifying and mitigating any associated risks.
With exceptional relationship building skills, you will support delivery of the Centenary Appeal, working closely with fundraising teams, and ensure our HNWI donors, key funders and volunteers are stewarded appropriately. Central to this role is taking everyone with us throughout the build-up and delivery of the Centenary Campaign, providing energetic stewardship for high value supporters, identifying new opportunities and helping to co-ordinate and deliver a wide programme of high-profile Centenary events and activity across fundraising.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 5 November 2024
Interviews: First interviews 13 November 2024. Second interviews: 20 November 2024
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.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
No agencies please.
About Us
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Since 1979, we have been working with the most influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to accelerate political action and create transformative policy for a green and prosperous UK.
We are focused on ensuring the UK government rises to the significant environmental leadership challenges of our age and, in doing so, reaps the social and economic benefits that come from an effective UK response to the climate and nature crises.
The Role
In this period of a new government, we have an ambitious programme of events planned under our Political Leadership theme and we are recruiting an events assistant to join us for one year to support the additional work anticipated, as well as assist on Green Alliance’s other core events. This work will significantly involve varied activity under our new one year training programme for the environment sector, Project Boost, which includes retreats, workshops and panel discussions.
You will be an enthusiastic individual who wants to develop their experience in events management. In the early stages of your career, you will be keen to learn and develop skills across a range of event formats.
You will need good interpersonal skills and attention to detail, helping us to maintain our high brand values and reputation amongst senior audiences for excellent, smoothly run, ‘must attend’ events. You will work across teams and will be someone who enjoys multi-tasking and managing a varied workload, at times in a fast paced environment.
Position in the organisation
This role is part of Green Alliance’s communications team. The communications team includes the head of communications, events and engagement manager, the senior press officer, and the communications officer. The events assistant will report to the events and engagement manager and work closely with the politics team.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Event assistance
− Help with logistics and administration in advance of events, including badge making, researching venues, invitation tracking and document circulation.
− Assist in gathering and compiling details for speaker briefings.
− Organise important logistics such as organising event materials, printing and travel.
− Assist onsite at events, for example with registration, venue liaison and managing Q&A mics.
Contact management assistance
− Assist with uploading attendee information to the database.
− Assist with database management, keeping contact lists regularly updated.
Other
− Participate in all-staff planning and training sessions.
− Any task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.
Person specification
Knowledge & experience
Essential:
− Previous experience in assisting on events.
− Excellent multi-tasking skills and experience with managing a varied workload
− A high standard of written English.
− An understanding of good communications principles.
− Excellent interpersonal skills.
− Excellent attention to detail.
− Ability to act on own initiative and exercise sound judgment.
− Good organisational skills and time management.
− Flexible team worker.
Desirable:
− Interest in and understanding of environmental issues.
− Experience of working in an office.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description: Project Officer
Reporting to: Project Manager
Base: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Fixed Term 12 months’ with potential for extension
Salary: £21,500 - £22,500 The National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings.
Role Summary
Our Project Officers are fundamental to the successful delivery of NEF’s programmes and projects. You will be responsible for core project deliverables, which will likely include significant contact with customers, members and funders of NEF. You will provide advice and guidance to the public through our helpline and case management services, managing a caseload of live customers throughout their end-to-end journey with NEF. You could be involved in any one of our work streams, which could include liaising with people in fuel poverty, young people and those seeking support and advice on how to reduce the carbon foot print of their home.
Alongside this, you could be delivering awareness sessions or training to employers or the public; certainly, you’ll be representing NEF at public meetings and events. This role is very much about communication and people, but you’ll also need be organised, diligent and able to navigate various systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide residents with information and advice via our telephone helpline, including checking their eligibility for grant funding for energy saving measures and making onward referrals to installers.
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Provide advice regarding energy efficiency and fuel switching.
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Prepare and deliver training to a range of audiences, providing information on the programmes and funding available.
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Liaise between householders and their chosen installers to ensure the smooth installation of appropriate energy efficiency measures.
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Researching and collaborating with potential clients to join our membership programmes and taking this through to sign up.
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Manage a range of systems and processes, including relevant CRM systems and/or databases.
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Adhere fully to NEF Quality Management Systems (QMS).
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Provide secretariat services to programme steering groups, including arranging meetings, suggesting agendas, taking minutes and ensuring all participants are cognisant with the aims of the programme.
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Assist the Project Manager with the administration and reporting of projects.
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Support, assist and deputise for other members of the Foundation as workload and/or circumstances might require.
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Other activities as agreed with Line Manager.
Person Specification
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Ability to work with and for the public in a caring and non-judgmental way.
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Excellent verbal (including telephone) and written communication skills.
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An enthusiastic approach and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
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The ability to engage with people confidently and effectively; remotely, one-to-one and in groups.
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Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail.
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An interest in energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy (although training will also be given).
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Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to events is a feature of the job, particularly during autumn, winter and spring.
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Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and Dynamics 365.
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Possession of a full UK driving license and use of a car with business insurance cover.
Desirable (not essential)
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A degree in a building or energy related subject or one where public health features as a major strand.
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Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
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A degree in a building or energy related subject or one where public health features as a major strand.
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Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
Estates Maintenance Operative
(England North)
£24,225 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4332)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Working across Yorkshire, but based in York
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans and work with the maintenance team, working to maintain the general condition of the land and National Cycle Network (NCN) around the county of Yorkshire.
As the Estates Maintenance Operative, you will carry out regular maintenance duties on the path and surrounding owned land, including habitat and vegetation management and general repairs and upkeep to the boundaries and structures.
You will all liaise with path users, volunteers, neighbours and officers within partner organisations where necessary.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience working outside in a paid or voluntary capacity engaging with the public.
We ask that you ideally have experience of using power tools such as Brush Cutters, Strimmers and Hedge Cutters, and the application of pesticides.
You will need to have a full clean UK Driving licence for this role as you will be travelling around the region in a Sustrans owned vehicle
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, 03 November 2024.
Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 11 November 2024
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.
Job Purpose
Global Generation is looking for someone who is passionate about working with local communities to create safe, inclusive and inspiring green spaces. As the Story Garden Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Story Garden and our move in October 2025. You will work closely with our community engagement team, to ensure that the Story Garden legacy lives on in Somers Town. You will also manage our small Garden Team, to oversee horticultural, volunteering and community engagement activities at the Story Garden and for a short period of time, after the move, at our new site and/or in a new community hub created in Somers Town.
Organisational Context
Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world.
Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work:
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To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults
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To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment
We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and biodiverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King’s Cross (with a permanent community garden currently being built in KX) and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, carpentry, making, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change.
This role is primarily based at the Story Garden in King’s Cross, working closely with our local community of Somers Town. You will work with the garden team, community engagement team, education & community programmes team, chefs, volunteers and engage people of all ages.
Main duties and responsibilities
Garden planning and management of Story Garden and related projects
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Support garden team with horticultural work, including planning and procurement
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Project manage Story Garden funded projects - responsible for ensuring outputs and outcomes are monitored and met, building strong relationships with and reporting to funders (City Bridge Trust, Future Neighbourhoods Phase 3)
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Work alongside our Community Engagement Manager to run community events
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Alongside the Head of Gardens, manage the general Story Garden budget
Project Management of Story Garden move
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Project manage the move of the Story Garden ensuring that there is a positive legacy to the work done at the Story Garden - this will involve donating plants, planters and structures to others in the local community
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Build on existing and create new partnerships with others locally, local community organisations and TRAs to deliver the legacy of the Story Garden
Training and volunteering
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Manage and deliver corporate volunteer days at Story Garden and the new garden we’re building
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Support the Seasonal Gardener on the running of the Gardening Club
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Work with the Somers Town Team to integrate volunteering and training opportunities within the wider area and upskill local people
Line management
- Line manage 3 members of staff and volunteers and support their professional development through regular check ins, monthly 1:1s and regular meetings about projects.
What we are looking for
Essential
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City & Guilds Level 2 Horticulture or equivalent and 3 years experience in a practical horticulture role, feeling confident enough to facilitate gardening activities
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Good understanding of organic horticulture principles and practice
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Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and overseeing monitoring and reporting
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Experience working with multiple stakeholders
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Experience of line management
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Experience running volunteer sessions
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Excellent administration, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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Experience undertaking risk assessments
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Experience running corporate volunteer sessions
- Experience managing a community garden
These are some of our core values which we aim for all of our staff to share and develop to guide our work:
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Commitment to equity, diversity and sustainability in all aspects of our approach
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Passionate about working with people to engage them in ways to learn new skills, build connections and fulfil their potential
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A love of working outdoors, the natural environment and urban greening
- Appreciation of working across sectors, disciplines and worldviews
Benefits to working with Global Generation
We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our partnership with the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the Charity.
To support the delivery of quantitative or technical components of projects within the Research and Analysis (R&A) team and to contribute knowledge, data analysis and research skills to a range of CSE projects across all teams.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
- The salary for the role will be £27,121-£32,486 per year.
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Support research and technical projects or activities using data analysis, statistical analysis, modelling and mapping tools (both in-house and external) or other quantitative techniques.
- Produce high quality written material for reports and other publications by summarising key research findings, presenting effective visualisation of data and producing well evidenced research findings.
- Communicate outputs effectively to internal team members and support the communication of outputs to external stakeholders.
- Ensure project data is well organised and appropriately stored and shared in line with any legal and ethical requirements.
- Apply appropriate and reproducible analytical methods.
- Be a proficient user of Excel and other data analysis tools (such as R, SPSS, SQL, Python, GIS, QGIS)
- Continuously improve research and analysis skills through online training, knowledge sharing within the R&A team, and mentorship from senior staff.
- Contribute to the method write up in research bids or consultancy proposals.
- Contribute to one or more of CSE’s strategic work programmes (see Organisational Strategy 2024-28), supporting idea development and impact activities.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- A degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field (for example energy, economics, STEM subjects, social science or data analytics).
- Experience of managing, cleaning, processing and analysing data using Excel and tools such as R, SPSS, etc.
- Experience of writing up research outputs and effectively communicating complex issues.
- Ability to write high quality research reports and publications with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to present research findings in accessible and compelling ways for a range of audiences.
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please complete the application form and provide a 2-page CV. The application form asks you to provide up to 350-word answers to each of these three questions:
- Please can you describe your motivations for applying to CSE for the Junior Analyst role.
- Please can you describe the experience you bring to the role and how it relates to the job description.
- Please can you describe how this role relates to your career aspirations.
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 11 November 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place Friday 22 November & Monday 25 November 2024, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Trust look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. They are Europe’s biggest conservation charity and work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive. To support the new 10 year strategy, they now seek a Proposition Development Manager – Climate & Nature and Prospectus is leading the search.
The Proposition Development Manager – Climate & Nature, will bring subject matter expertise in Nature & Climate and will use donor insight at every stage of the process, to unlock the fundraising potential of high-value donors. Crucially, the role will work with the audience insight team to analyse audiences and identify learnings from previous propositions, to understand opportunities for future compelling propositions and inform Climate & Nature proposition development.
The selected candidate will have experience of building relationships across organisational boundaries and will be a sector-leading creative writer and storyteller. You will have successful experience working in the UK charity sector with an in-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising, particularly within the Climate & Nature space, with an understanding of high-value donor motivations. Reporting to the newly appointed Head of Proposition Development and joining a new team, this role is offered on an initial 24 month contract.
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock and Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Closing Date: 28 Oct 2024 23:59:59
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operating Officer to join a fantastic conservation and education charity, based in Hemel Hempstead.
Location: Predominately office-based in Hemel Hempstead, with occasional home-working
Salary: £50,000
As Chief Operating Officer, you will manage and develop the diverse business operations of the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the delivery of the ten-year plan, most significantly, a multi-year project to re-establish a new visitor centre.
- Managing a team of staff, volunteers and contractors, ensuring HR compliance, CPD and operational resilience.
- Building relationships with related charities, industry partners, trade associations, the Local Authority and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring the websites and other digital offerings provide the most effective and modern service for users.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the charity’s financial position through increased income generation.
- In close liaison with the Treasurer and Chair of Trustees, work to ensure the best possible operating position for the Trust with regard to income, costs and investment, including budgeting and forecasting.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ senior experience managing industrial and/or commercial operations, ideally within a related industry or a third-sector environment such as a charity or not-for-profit. Expertise in recognising and implementing business improvements and changes is key, as is the ability to lead a commercially focused, marketing-oriented function.
You must be confident, resilient and energetic, with proven ability to lead and engage staff and volunteers, helping them achieve their objectives. Demonstrable strength in strategic planning and driving business growth is crucial, alongside a solid understanding of key UK business practices including compliance, risk management, HR, finance, and IT.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, 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.