Museum Jobs

The Museums Association is seeking a part-time (18 hours per week spread over 3 or 4 days Monday to Thursday) Health and Wellbeing in Museums Project Officer to deliver the Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund, supported by the Julia Rausing Trust, for 24 months.

The fund is a grants programme supporting UK museums to develop and continue sector-leading health and wellbeing work through a time of financial crisis and to embed excellent practice.

The project officer is at the centre of this programme as advisor and facilitator for museum applicants and grantees; lead for comms and learning dissemination in the UK museum sector; and link to external evaluators to understand and enhance the impact of this programme.

The project officer will report to the grants manager and work closely with her on programme development. While the role is fixed term for two years, there is potential to continue working on monitoring and evaluation at a reduced level at the end of this period.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the museums sector and be a great listener and communicator. You’ll be excited by the prospect of championing best practice in health and wellbeing in museums. You’ll have a good attention to detail and be able to summarise large quantities of information into key messages.

The Museums Association is a dynamic and campaigning membership organisation with a mission to inspire museums to changes lives. We have a strong vision and values and a bold business plan. Joining us at this time would be an excellent opportunity to work for a vibrant and inclusive organisation and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 February 2025 at 11.59pm.

Interviews will be held online on Thursday 27 February 2025.

For more information on how to apply, please visit our website.

We are looking to recruit a Retail Supervisor to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis working 21 hours per week (7 hours per day on any 3 days out of the 7-day week, including weekends, bank holidays and early mornings / evenings, as necessary). In return, you will receive a salary of £16,254.09 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Travel between the Museum’s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off site events, trade shows and training courses, which may require overnight stays.

Purpose of the Retail Supervisor role:

You will be supervising day to day retail operational activity and ensuring the provision of consistently high standards of customer care to actively support the strategic priorities of the Museum. The role will help to maximise the commercial return from the Museum’s retail, commercial experiences and supporting operations and delivering an excellent visitor experience.

Key responsibilities of our Retail Supervisor include:

• Supervise all operational retail staff and day to day retail activities
• Provide high standards of customer care through pro-active and re-active engagement with visitors and ensure the Retail Team does likewise
• Operate the commercial experiences, and the associated tills
• Use all visitor interactions as an opportunity to promote additional income generation and to drive sales to maximise turnover
• Regularly monitor the condition and cleanliness of front of house facilities, including retail display etc., taking corrective action and/or reporting issues as appropriate
• Operate flexibly across a range of customer care roles 
• Promote and sell souvenir guidebooks, trails, Museum membership and other commercial products, as required
• Discreetly and sensitively safeguard the security of visitors, staff, volunteers and Museum assets in accordance with instructions
• Assist with the evacuation of visitors and museum colleagues in the event of an emergency in accordance with instructions
• Collect visitor data including commercial experience usage data

What we are looking for in our Retail Supervisor:

• A willingness and ability to hold a First Aid qualification
• Demonstrable experience/ ability to work in a sales orientated / customer focused environment
• Numerate with the ability to undertake significant cash handling responsibilities
• Appreciation of what constitutes great customer service
• Good level of computer literacy and IT skills including Microsoft Office software
• Shows determination to meet own objectives and priorities and supports team members in doing the same
• Demonstrates the appropriate level of technical and/or professional knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Demonstrates pro-activity in seeking opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience within own area
• Shows a willingness to take on new opportunities and activities to expand experience, skills and expertise
• Demonstrable experience in customer-focused environment
• Demonstrable supervisory experience
• Hold a first aid qualification

Closing Date: 16 February 2025
Interviews will take place on: 25 February 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Retail Supervisor role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.

Chief Executive

£154,258.84 - £170,472.40

Location: Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH

Ref: GLA13074

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.

As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.

Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.

The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.

The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.

The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life’s vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
• Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life’s plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
• Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life’s income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow’s citizens.
• Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
• Supporting the city’s visitor economy and enhancing the city’s reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
• Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
• Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across Glasgow Life, and that policies and services reflect the changing needs of Glasgow’s communities and workforce, and that equal opportunity and diversity are celebrated.
• Representing Glasgow Life as part of Glasgow City Council’s Corporate Management Team.

Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record of successful delivery and experience in a senior strategic leadership role within a complex and large organisation, delivering excellent business results and customer focused services.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.

Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.

As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Friday 14th February 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Senior Finance Business Partner
Permanent, Full-time
£65,000 - £70,000
Hybrid working 3 days in office
Location: Central London

My client is a world-renowned organisation at the very heart of London’s arts sector. They enrich the lives of audiences across the UK, pushing the boundaries of music, dance and theatre production.

As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of expanding the commercial arm of their business and explore new avenues for revenue. This has led to a need to recruit a senior finance business partner in support of this ambitious plan. 

As the senior finance business partner you will work closely with the Commercial Director, providing financial insight and influence to new initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the senior leadership to strategize on income opportunities, analyse value for money and return on investment in relation to partnerships and advise key stakeholders accordingly
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and work in partnership with other teams providing data and analysis relevant to the business strategy.
• Use data from various data sources to understand historic trends and use this information to create financial models and presentations to inform budget decisions.
• Undertake monthly reviews with budget holders to review income and direct costs  and feedback to key stakeholders where necessary.
• Create income and cost Key Performance Indicators and research other organisations to measure performance.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly management accounts including income and expenditure, balance sheet reconciliations and Key Performance Indicators.
• Prepare budgets according to timelines in discussion with the team and Chief Financial Officer.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts of income and expenditure, working closely with other members of the Team,

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a desire to drive change in an organisation, influencing senior stakeholders at multiple levels. Additional skills include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise and work across different teams.

My client is fully open to sector experience and committed to delivering a first-class training and induction programme. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Network and Supporter Services Assistant
Contract length: 12 month FTC
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Location: King's Cross, London N1C (Hybrid)

Who are we?

Art Fund is the UK’s national charity for museums and galleries. We fundraise to help public arts organisations to develop and share their collections, to connect with their communities, to invest in professional development for their staff, and to inspire the next generation. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as many individuals, trusts and foundations, funding partners and companies.

The role

We are looking for a Network & Supporter Services Assistant to join us for 12 months to support the National Art Pass Network and Supporter Services teams.

This post offers the opportunity to develop experience and understanding of large-scale membership scheme process and communications, and by embedding across two teams the post-holder will have the opportunity to refine and streamline cross-departmental processes.

For the National Art Pass Network team: Support incoming queries from museums, galleries and historic places that are part of the National Art Pass membership scheme (a network of 900+ venues) and manage internal and external enquiries relating to the network.

For the Supporter Services team: Support the delivery of inbound and outbound customer service, multi-channel communications – including email, telephone and post - to members, supporters, and the wider public – which are mainly delivered through our third-party providers.

Responsibilities across both roles include responding to and redirecting enquiries, setting up accounts and maintaining accurate records on the website, CRM system and Professional Dashboard, and troubleshooting issues.

Key Employee Benefits

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
• Art time – a half day per month to visit museums and galleries.
• Life Assurance – cmover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Healthcare cash back plan and wellbeing app
• Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Closing deadline: 23:59 on 7 February 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Manager (Grants & Operations) West & Central Africa, to provide direct support to the teams in West and Central Africa. You will have proven demonstrable experience in a programme support position with a strong operations/grant management component. This is an exciting role to become part of a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across West & Central Africa.

You will be an exceptionally competent administrator, highly organised and with a methodical approach to work. You will have a keen interest in donor and organisational compliance, as well as experience in providing support to teams including experience of capacity-development, training and mentoring, to ensure they are compliant with Fauna & Flora policies and procedures and donor requirements.

You will be tenacious, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build professional working relationships, and extract information needed from across the programme. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value, work with minimal supervision and manage your workload effectively. You will be meticulous in detail and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of French would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

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

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday,9 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17 to 21 February 2025.

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

Salary Range: £39,640 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a highly organised individual with excellent executive assistance, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to undertake a key coordinating and supporting role to Fauna & Flora’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Governing Council and Committees.

Your responsibilities will include:

· providing comprehensive executive assistance to SLT members, including diary management, booking complex travel and processing expense claims

· providing comprehensive logistical support to weekly SLT meetings, including collating agenda and papers, taking minutes, tracking decisions and following up on action points and approvals

· providing comprehensive logistical support to Council and subcommittee meetings

· enabling effective information flow between SLT and across the organisation

· facilitating the smooth running of the CEO’s office

 You will have experience in a similar role supporting senior teams, Boards and/or committees. Used to working across teams, joining the dots and making appropriate connections, you will help to ensure everyone has the right information at the right time. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to work and a positive solutions-oriented mindset, you will have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a highly methodical approach to work. The ability to take accurate, well-written minutes is essential, as is confidence in arranging hybrid meetings using appropriate equipment and technology.

You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, representing Fauna & Flora in a professional manner at all times and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to develop positive, productive working relationships. Committed to Fauna & Flora’s mission and values, you will be an excellent team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount.  

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.

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

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 24 February 2025.

Salary Range: £50,775 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Fauna & Flora are in the process of implementing Salesforce with the Non-Profit Success Pack, which will revolutionise our fundraising operations. As we now enter the crucial period of embedding and optimisation, we seek a Salesforce expert and product champion to ensure Salesforce has a transformative impact across the organisation.

The Database Manager will manage the entire Salesforce environment, including Marketing Cloud which is pivotal to our marketing output. They will be the first point of contact for all staff requiring Salesforce support and training. They will field support requests, fix problems, document CRM processes and procedures and provide expert advice to staff on how to get the best from Salesforce.

They will oversee the final stages of go-live, ensuring Salesforce is built and tested to agreed specifications. Once Salesforce is operational, they will work with internal stakeholders and external partners to explore the reach of Salesforce beyond the fundraising directorate – to expand its capabilities across other key areas of the business and develop a roadmap for Salesforce’s expansion.

You will be an experienced database manager, with a proven track record of implementing, configuring and maintaining CRM databases. You will be proficient using Salesforce, and have had experience in configuring Salesforce, deploying new apps and implementing a new CRM. Ideally, you will have experience of fundraising and will understand the importance of a charity’s supporters, as well as understanding the concepts of donor journeys, lifecycles and donor development.

You will be able to analyse complicated datasets and provide detailed insights and reports from within Salesforce that will inform our fundraising strategy.

In return we offer the opportunity to for a ground-breaking and collaborative organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous 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.

The closing date for applications is 9 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17 February 2025.

Our Learning and Participation department seeks to inspire people to protect the natural world, train the next generation of experts, and extend our reach, ensuring that our Gardens and wider work are accessible for everyone.

This position will play a key role in delivering that mission by supporting and growing our vibrant learning volunteer programme, and contributing to the Operations and Projects team’s work providing effective operational support to programmes across the department.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS), including the Child Barred List.

This role is to work 972 hours per annum, and the working pattern will be 9:15-14:25, Mon-Fri, term-time only (39 weeks a year). 

Our ideal candidate will be well organised, with experience of working with a diverse range of volunteers, and good IT competency. They will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a clear passion for learning and Kew’s mission.

The working hours for this role are 9:15-14:15, term time only (39 weeks a year), with occasional requirement to work outside of these hours. There is a requirement for this role to work onsite.

Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday 11 March.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Executive Assistant to the Registrar & Director of Scholar Affairs (Maternity Cover)
Rhodes House, Central Oxford
Fixed-term of 12 months (starting mid-March with flexibility on the start date)
Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Registrar & Director of Scholar Affairs (Maternity Cover) to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role is a 12-month maternity cover position, providing essential administrative and organisational support to the Registrar & Director of Scholar Affairs at the Rhodes Trust.

We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in mid-March with flexibility on the start date. This is primarily an office-based role but there may be some opportunity for hybrid working.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.

In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, the Schmidt Science Fellows, RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.

The role

The role is pivotal in supporting the Registrar in the smooth running of daily operations’, managing a varied workload that includes diary and inbox management, coordinating academic processes, and supporting Scholar Affairs.

The role will be responsible for;

• Assisting the Registrar & Director of Scholar Affairs in all aspects of their day-to-day administration, using initiative and judgement to anticipate their needs. This will include monitoring the progress of tasks and processes, reviewing and drafting documents, and actioning items as appropriate. 
• Inbox management; tracking and prioritising matters for the Registrar as appropriate and assisting with email filing. 
• Managing the Registrar’s diary as needed, including using Calendly for Scholar meetings and ensuring all background information/papers for meetings are attached to the diary. 
• Tracking the Registrar’s interactions with colleagues, the University and the Scholar community.
• Suggesting/arranging meetings as appropriate and flagging any potential issues.
• Supporting the Registrar in the management of the Academic Committee – for example scheduling meetings and producing all necessary materials (such as governance documents, policies and guidelines), distributing those materials and following up on action items.
• Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
• Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
• · A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.

Please view the job description for more key responsibilities

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

• Significant professional experience in a relevant organisation
• Proven experience of diary and inbox management 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with an ability to prioritise and plan ahead to deliver work in (or ahead of) time, according to an annual cycle and excel in the face of exceptionally high standards and tight deadlines. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to research and write reports for a variety of audiences, and to draft and edit strategic documents with a highly developed eye for detail and accuracy. 
• Experience of working on a global scale and with international stakeholders with diverse backgrounds 
• An ability to manage projects - to co-ordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously and liaise with relevant stakeholders at appropriate times. 

Please view the job description for more essential skills, experience and qualifications

Desirable skills and experience:

· Experience of accurate data entry and record maintenance; competency in creating and running reports from a database. 

· Experience with Salesforce

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous family leave schemes
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development opportunities
•  Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
• Cycle to work scheme
•  Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 6 February 2024 at 17:00 GMT and interviews will take place on Thursday 13th February or Friday 14th February.

If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

We are looking for a Visitor Experience Officer to help develop and deliver the visitor experience, organise events, contribute to Abernethy reserve social media channels, and encourage support for nature conservation at the Loch Garten Nature Centre on Abernethy Reserve.

Visitor Experience Officer
Reference: JAN20254727
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Located in the heart of Abernethy reserve, surrounded by Caledonian pine forest and in the shadow of the mighty Cairngorms, the Nature Centre is one of the RSPB’s most high-profile visitor facilities, with a legacy of delivering a top-quality visitor experience spanning over sixty-five years.

The Nature Centre is a 7-day-a-week seasonal facility (April to October) with a visitor experience focussed on Abernethy reserve, in particular the Caledonian pine forest and the species which live there, as well as the work of the Cairngorms Connect partnership.

During the Nature Centre season, with the Visitor Experience Manager and the seasonal team, you will help maintain and deliver the first-class visitor attraction; guaranteeing a high quality, on brand, visitor experience for all and maintaining exceptional customer care standards

You will also plan and deliver small events and maximise support for nature through encouraging membership of the RSPB, for which you will receive full training. You will deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and help lead the seasonal team of staff and volunteers.

We have recently developed a Changing Places facility for those with disabilities and upgraded two woodland trails to make them more accessible. This represents an exciting new era for the Loch Garten Nature Centre, and we are keen to share these upgraded facilities with a wider audience, helping more people to connect with the nature surrounding them, and growing support for nature conservation. 

You will occasionally be asked to patrol the local trails in the evening with a colleague, to engage with visitors who may be wild camping, ensuring the forest and local communities are protected from visitor impacts, including wildfire. 

Outwith the season you will plan, develop and deliver audience-building events and assist the Visitor Experience Manager in planning for the following season.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, upholding exceptional customer care standards for all
• Deliver a top-class experience for all visitors, ensuring everyone has positive and memorable contact with the RSPB, including giving talks and guided walks
• Promote RSPB membership to visitors and recruit new members, ensuring stringent fundraising standards are met.
• Work with the Visitor Experience Manager to organise the seasonal team, volunteers and rotas
• Plan and deliver income-generating events to attract new audiences
• Produce regular, engaging content for reserve social media platforms, including occasional blogs, ensuring communication is of a high standard and adheres to RSPB Brand guidelines
• Deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and provide cover for colleagues as required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A passion for nature and conservation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience of visitor engagement techniques and delivering a high-quality visitor offer
• Proven ability to recruit members to a charity
• Experience of planning and delivering successful, income-generating events
• Experience of creating engaging social media posts, particularly on Facebook and Instagram
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• A team player, with the ability to also work on own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings
• 4 National 5s / GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Delivering against targets and KPI’s
• Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity
• Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel in rural areas during work hours without reliance on public transport.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

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.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

About Us

Chatsworth House Trust is an independent charity dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of Chatsworth House, its art collection, breath-taking gardens, and expansive parkland for the benefit of everyone. Our Development Department plays a pivotal role in this by securing vital income from corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations, public bodies, and individual donors.

Over the past two years, the Chatsworth House Trust has gained real momentum with our grant fundraising, securing funding from Arts Council England for our arts and cultural programme and from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the nationally significant 18th century Cascade in the garden. We have secured Development phase funding for the project and are applying for the Delivery phase in February 2025. The total project costs are c£7.5m of which there is a £2.5m match funding requirement.

The department is aiming high, with ambitious fundraising targets over the next five years to ensure Chatsworth House Trust is able to diversify its income and secure a sustainable future for the Trust. Now is the perfect time to join us – as we build on our achievements, identify and build new relationships with funders, and enhance our impact and commitment to further public benefit.

About the Role

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager, you will manage and deliver our grant funding strategy, to incorporate trusts and foundations and public funding bodies aligned with the key strategic ambitions to present Chatsworth as a place with charity at its heart and for the benefit of everyone.

You will research suitable funders for application; draft applications for funding with the support of the Director of Development; be responsible for oversight of and reporting on successful project funding applications and ensure effective stewardship thereof.

This is a full-time role, based at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a resourceful individual with:

• Exceptional writing and research skills to create compelling funding applications.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, with a clear understanding of funding priorities for capital and revenue projects.
• Confidence and collaboration skills to work across the organisation, gathering the information and data needed for successful applications in a timely and professional manner.

If you’re proactive, results-driven, and excited about contributing to our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits which include:

• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey

• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.

• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events

• A colleague pass providing discount in our retail and catering establishments

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Competitive annual leave (and option to buy more)

• Employee assistance programme

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Wellbeing calendar of events

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join us in this diverse and rewarding role.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

Visitor Experience Officer - Fixed-Term
Reference: JAN20257294
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Duration: 6 months
Hours: Full Time

We have three full-time 6-month contracts available for this position. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to recruit our seasonal team of Visitor Experience Officers to help deliver the visitor experience and maximise support for nature conservation through encouraging membership of the RSPB at the Loch Garten Nature Centre. 

Located in the heart of Abernethy reserve, surrounded by Caledonian pine forest and in the shadow of the mighty Cairngorms, the Nature Centre is one of the RSPB’s most high-profile visitor facilities, with a legacy of delivering a top-quality visitor experience spanning over sixty-five years. 

The Nature Centre is a 7-day-a-week seasonal facility (April to October) with a visitor experience focussed on Abernethy reserve, in particular the Caledonian pine forest and the species which live there, as well as the work of the Cairngorms Connect partnership. 
As a Loch Garten Visitor Experience Officer, you will be part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team, maintaining and delivering the first-class visitor attraction, guaranteeing a high quality, on brand, visitor experience for all and maintaining exceptional customer care standards. You will also maximise support for nature through encouraging membership of the RSPB, for which you will receive full training. 

You will occasionally be asked to patrol the local trails in the evening with a colleague, to engage with visitors who may be wild camping, ensuring the forest and local communities are protected from visitor impacts, including wildfire.

We are looking for three six-month contracts starting as soon as possible, one of which will be extended for an additional two months, and one four-month contract starting at the beginning of May.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a top-class experience for all visitors, ensuring everyone has positive and memorable contact with the RSPB, including giving talks and occasionally helping on guided walks
• Ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, facilitating an exceptional visitor environment and delivering first class customer care for all visitors
• Promote RSPB membership to visitors and recruit new members, ensuring stringent fundraising standards are met
• Provide cover for colleagues as required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A passion for nature and conservation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience of visitor engagement techniques and delivering a high-quality visitor offer
• Proven ability to recruit members to a charity
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• A team player, with the ability to also work on own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings
• 4 National 5s / GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Delivering against targets and KPI’s
• Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity
• Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel in rural areas during work hours without reliance on public transport.

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 23rd Feb 2025

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

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 RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

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

Charity Purpose:

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

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

Role Purpose:

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

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

• Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising

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

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

• Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks

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

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

• Liaise with local partners to encourage support

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

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

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

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

• Represent the charity at events

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

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