Project Officer Jobs

Neighbourhood Watch Network is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive youth work specialist to deliver and grow our engagement and service work with young people (16-24 year olds), funded by the City Bridge Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with the skills, energy, and passion to engage with young people and youth organisations in local communities, supporting our strategic priority to ensure the voices of young people are heard and fully represented in their communities and throughout our organisation. 

The work will be informed and led by the young people you are engaging with. We will expect you to take a collaborative approach to the work with young people, involving them in design and delivery wherever possible. You will be building on the foundations set with our pilot work last year, strengthening our relationships with youth organisations and building new ones in three locations – Hackney, Wandsworth and Croydon. Through these connections, you will get to know the areas and young people who wish to actively engage with their communities and make a positive change around crime prevention and community building.

You will run task groups with young people focused on community action and crime prevention in these three areas, with the support of local volunteers and the Head of Membership and Community Engagement. Using previous learning you will shape and implement 3-4 future place-based models of working with young people, co-developed by young people. You will also be supporting a newly created Youth Council.

The aim of this work is to ensure Neighbourhood Watch is supporting young people to: engage with their communities; address their concerns around crime and personal safety; improve their mental health and wellbeing; build confidence and self-esteem; work through challenges constructively; and help prepare young people for their next steps in life with newly gained skills and experiences for their CVs and future. 

Neighbourhood Watch Network

Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) is a registered charity (CIO) and the umbrella organisation that supports local schemes throughout England and Wales, as the largest crime prevention movement in the UK. Our staff support team are the strategic voice for the movement and support volunteers and members across England and Wales to work with their communities, the police, and other agencies to build safer, connected and resilient neighbourhoods. 

Current estimates suggest that 2.3 million households are involved in the movement, with 60,000 active volunteer Coordinators running schemes across England and Wales. The strength of Neighbourhood Watch is in our engagement with local people to be active within their communities.

Who You Are

You will be passionate about engaging young people in community engagement in inner London, and seeing transformation in their lives.

You’ll be good at:

• Understanding the context of the inner-city environment, and the challenges and issues young people face
• Understanding on the key issues affecting young people and the youth sector in general
• Communicating verbally and written reports
• Developing and delivering workshops with groups of young people
• Understanding, or willing to understand, the issues surrounding crime and safety for young people
• Taking initiative and working as part of a dynamic team
• Self-motivation, with good leadership and networking abilities
• Managing competing projects and deadlines, and prioritising your work
• Using Microsoft Office and video conferencing software

How to apply

Please apply via our Charity Job by submitting your CV and a covering letter up to 2 pages, detailing how you match the job description and person specification criteria. 

Applications close: Monday 17th February 2025 2pm

Interview dates: Thursday 20th February 2025 and Friday 21st February 2025

This role is funded by the City Bridge Foundation.

Job Title:                Corporate Partnerships Officer 

Reporting To:         Corporate Partnership Manager 

Salary/Rate:            £27,000 – 30,000 Per annum  

Contract Type:        6 month, FTC contract, with ability to extend or reduce  hybrid 

Location:                Across Felix’s sites in London (Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Park Royal, Western International Market, Greenford) and Field based

About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Started in 2016, its vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. In 2024 our workforce of over 200 staff and 13,000 volunteers collected and distributed the equivalent of 38 million meals to Londoners in need. This is done through a network of 1,200 community organisations and schools who are working on the frontline to feed people who are experiencing hunger and cannot afford to regularly buy the food they need. The Felix Project works with hundreds of suppliers from across the food industry, including supermarkets, wholesalers, farms and restaurants to rescue high quality surplus food, that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste. 

In London, one in for working families regularly struggle to afford to feed their children, equating to an estimated 325,000 families across the capital. The cost of food has increased by 30% in the past three years and one in eight working families have less than £3 a day for food, after paying their bills. About 20% of working families have been forced to access a food support service for the first time during 2024 due to the rising cost of living. 

Our work has never been more needed, and demand continues to grow: we are building our expertise and impact in response. The Felix Project now operates from four main depots in North, South, East, and West London, with ‘point-to-point’ projects in Central London and Canary Wharf. Felix’s Kitchen in our East London depot produces up to 5,000 meals per day from surplus food. Felix’s Multibank in West London distributes non-food items to those who need it most. As part of the charity’s involvement with The Coronation Food Project, we are launching an innovative food processing lab – The Felix Food Factory. 

Purpose of the Job

The Felix Project is looking for a talented individual to help manage and support on implementing their corporate partnerships strategy. This role will sit within our growing Corporate Partnerships Team as part of the wider Fundraising & Marketing Team. The purpose of this role will be to lead on the development of new business in conjunction with the Corporate Partnership Managers, while also building upon our existing pipeline of future opportunities. As a key member of the fundraising team we expect the Senior Officer to actively contribute to the implementation of The Felix Project’s fundraising strategy. 

Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity based in new business development however there will be some account management responsibilities alongside this. There will be a focus on management of the corporate pipeline and highlighting relevant opportunities to the wider team. As a growing team we have networks and pipelines in place but there will be a requirement for the post holder to innovate and develop new ways of working in-line with the fast-paced operational requirements of the charity. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career to build and develop new high value corporate relationships across a number of sectors.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots.
• After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club

 

Community Southwark 

Community Southwark is the umbrella body for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Southwark. We support charities and community groups with advice, training and volunteering. We connect organisations to each other, funders, and decision makers to make change, together. 

Our 2022-26 strategic objectives are for: 

• A more impactful and sustainable Voluntary and Community Sector 

• A more inclusive and equal Southwark 

• A collaborative Voluntary and Community Sector able to influence change 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver collaborative projects and events with Southwark’s charities and community groups, funders, businesses and statutory partners. The role is a unique combination of building relationships with VCS groups through one-to-one funding and governance support, helping the VCS to make decisions about community grants, and organising collaborative networking events activities with the VCS and its partners.It directly builds on the Funding and Relationships recommendations in the borough’s State of the Sector report.

We welcome applications from all sectors and experience levels. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people and people from the LGBTQ+ communities. 

Job Description 

Main purpose 

• Support small grass roots groups through a ‘Funding Differently’ grants process with bid-writing, business planning, and strategy. Bring them together to share learning and collaborate on projects.

• Facilitate our Funding Working Group – a network to bring together funders and VCS group to address the challenges outlined in our State of the Sector report.   

• Lead on two projects to support parts of the VCS to collaborate and effect change, for example bringing together youth groups, funders, and statutory partners to be more strategic about funding youth services in the borough.   

• Organise two networking or shared learning events per year to bring together parts of the sector to share good practice and build connections.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

Support Grass Roots Groups through ‘Funding Differently’ 

• Help groups with an income of less that £100,000 to prepare funding applications and ensure that their governance and strategy is clear.

• Support the decision-making process to ensure that Funding Differently grants are allocated by the community in an open and transparent way 

• Individually and collectively explore further options for groups post Funding Differently decisions.

Facilitate Funding Working Group 

• Support the administration of the Funding Working Group as one of the key recommendations from our State of the Sector report. 

• Organise meetings, prepare minutes, and maintain relationships with funders and VCS groups. 

Lead Collaborative Projects 

• Build strong relationships within the sector and external local and national partners to influence change in key areas for the VCS 

• Organise working group meetings to bring together stakeholders, plan and deliver campaigns, policy or practice changes. 

• Use project management skills to drive activity such as producing research, events or lobbying opportunities.

• Support the sector to work strategically and in partnership 

Organise Shared Learning Networking Events 

• Work with the Community Southwark team, including colleagues in business volunteering and VCS Support, to design and deliver engaging events with clear purpose.

• Project manage events, liaising with venues and speakers, organising invitations and agendas, and ensuring follow up action. 

General 

• Support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives   

• Undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation   

• Work within all of Community Southwark’s policies, in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work   

• Perform five days (pro rata) consultancy on behalf of the organisation    

Changes 

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted.  It is the practice of the organisation to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This would be conducted in consultation with you through your Support & Supervision sessions. 

Person Specification  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed  

• An experienced relationship builder, creating networks and connecting others   

• An understanding and appreciation of the VCS and the potential for partnerships  

• Strategic vision – able to think through opportunities and plan for the long term  

• Excellent written and communication skills  

• An understanding of charity fundraising and governance, ideally through experience of working or volunteering with a small charity 

Behavioural competencies   

• Confident with a range of audiences, including those in senior positions  

• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skills  

• Extremely well organised, flexible and proactive  

Closing Date: 11am on Tuesday, 25th February 2025

Interviews: Friday 7th March 2025

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis, we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening condition.

The role

A key role in our Research team, the Research Projects Manager will be responsible for developing and managing our research projects and grants programme, in alignment with our new research strategy. As part of this, you will manage our genomics programme of research, which includes an exciting multi-stakeholder, international project, designed to understand barriers and opportunities to use of whole genome sequencing in low- and middle-income countries.

This role reports to the Director of Research.

Responsibilities

Research project management

• Manage our internally driven research projects including scoping, planning, designing, budgeting and reporting on activity to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with research partners and funders on research project development and activity.
• Connect research projects to colleagues working on related activities in Insights and Policy, and Communications and Engagement.
• Brief Fundraising teams on research projects and progress.

Research grants

• Project Manage the launch of grants rounds and co-ordination of peer review procedures, in alignment with the UK Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) requirements.
• Lead on the development and maintenance of all application, peer review and grant management procedures.
• Project Manage administering post award processing, monitoring, reporting and governance of successful grant applications.

Research collaboration

• Support the Director of Research to identify and respond to relevant meningitis research consultations in the UK and internationally.
• Work with Director of Research to identify, monitor and respond to developments in the UK and international research funding environment and help draft grant applications.
• Collaborate with Health Insights and Policy colleagues, to enable research to inform MRF’s policy positions.

Research strategy

• In collaboration with the Head of Research, support implementation of our research strategy.

Build an approach to strengthen involvement of those with lived experience in research

• Identify and develop opportunities for those with lived experience with MRF funded and externally funded research
• Work with the Director of Research to develop a Patient and Public Involvement strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in relevant biomedical science or equivalent.
• Previous experience of performing peer review and grant management, ideally in line with Association of Medical Research Charity (AMRC) requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UK research funding environment.
• Demonstrable management skills or a professional project management qualification.
• Project Budget management experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands

Key competencies

Leadership behaviours

• Strategy: Aligns team goals with organizational strategy.
• Leadership: Motivates and leads team members.
• Management: Manages day-to-day operations and projects.
• Finances: Monitors and manages team budget expenditure.
• Supervision: Supervises senior executives and executives.
• Team contribution: Promotes team engagement and productivity
• Communicating progress: Reports team progress to senior manager or Director.

Values

• Evidence-led: Uses evidence to inform team activities.
• Integrity: Practices honesty and ethical behaviour.
• Determination: Committed to achieving team goals.
• Passionate Advocate: Advocates for the Foundation’s vision and mission.
• Collaboration: Encourages team collaboration and support.
• Compassion: Ensures a supportive environment for patients and team members.

What we offer you

• £35,000 to £39,999 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience,
• 2% employee pension contribution + 6% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements between work and home. Fully remote working also available.
• 25 days holiday

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CV’s sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Kate Gill by 5pm on Friday 21st  February 2025.

Candidates wishing to have an informal exploratory conversation before applying can also contact Kate to set up a call with Vinny Smith.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates that may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.

Workforce Project Lead
£37,349 pa plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
35 hours per week 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Workforce Project Lead to drive the delivery of key workstreams aligned with our Workforce Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in advocating for a well-funded and sustainable pathology workforce through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven insights.

Drawing on your experience in overseeing project governance, planning, and delivery, you will ensure outputs such as workforce reports, surveys, and events are impactful and timely. Success in this role requires strong project management, communication, and analytical skills, along with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners to achieve strategic goals.

The College is a professional membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of pathology. There are currently approximately 12,000 members, all of whom are pathologists based in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. The College’s main tasks are to set and maintain training standards for doctors and scientists, to advice on the appointment of consultant pathologists, to ensure the membership is kept up to date with current practice through the continuing professional development scheme, and to promote the latest developments in pathology by holding scientific meetings.

The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.

We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, and season tickets, as well as a cycle to work scheme. The College values diversity, welcoming applications from all members of society. We offer a mix of remote (home) and office working, with hybrid working arrangements in place.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 17 February 2025.

The Projects Officer will lead and manage Xplore!'s externally funded projects, focusing on planning, delivery, and reporting to support the organisation's mission. This role plays a key part in developing Xplore!'s science discovery centre in Wrexham and the Xplore! Nature forest school in Northop. We seek an organised, creative individual with a passion for science communication and education, a strong track record in grant applications, and experience in delivering projects on time and within budget. Knowledge of current education initiatives and experience in the third sector or science centres is desirable. The ability to speak Welsh is an advantage.

(Two-year fixed-term contract)

(Previous applicants need not apply)

 

Working hours: A minimum of approximately 28 hours per week

Salary: £24,800 to £26,400 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience (actual full time equivalent £31,000 to £33,000pa for 35 hours per week)

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (15 days pro rata) rising to 29 (17.5 days pro rata) after five years’ service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have excellent project management skills with an eye for and attention to detail?

Are you passionate about racial justice, equity, and inclusion?

Do you thrive on developing creative and workable solutions to complex and challenging issues?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to work collaboratively within the Church of England Diocese of Chelmsford, to help realise our aim of racial justice for all in Essex and East London.

The Racial Justice Project Officer will work with the Racial Justice Officer, Racial Justice Advisory Panel, Bishop’s Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders across the Diocese to develop an implementation plan to deliver our racial justice roadmap.

Candidates will be well organised and efficient with good presentation and IT skills. They will utilise research and data analysis skills to formulate detailed, multi-layered and costed plans to be agreed and delivered by identified owners. They will be a self-starter good at stakeholder management, with a flair for communicating ideas and sharing good practices.

The Church of England is for everyone, and we want to reflect the diversity of the community that the Diocese of Chelmsford serves. Therefore, we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, and particularly encourage and welcome applicants from Global Majority Heritage (GMH) backgrounds and other underrepresented groups.

ROLE DUTIES

• To develop a project and implementation plan to deliver the recommendations in the Diocesan Racial Justice report  ‘From Action to Real Change’ and the Church of England recommendations in ‘From Lament to Action’ To ensure the actions for the project are well planned, financially robust and targets and desired outcomes are agreed and met and continue to be actioned by key stakeholders to ensure the desired impact.
• To develop a framework for the production of project reports, ensuring the reports satisfy the Racial Justice Unit’s requirements and feed into wider diocesan governance structures.
• To identify and use qualitative and quantitative data to provide recommendations to the project and to satisfy the funder that agreed outcomes are being met..

CRITERIA

• Experience of project work, including planning detailed multi-layered projects, likely to be working at Project Officer or equivalent level.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office 365 (or equivalent), including the ability to create reports in a variety of media, e.g. through PowerPoint and Excel
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent level of qualification.
• Strong planning, time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

For more information please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form found on the Chelmsford Diocese Website

Closing Date: Friday 7 February 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 25 February 2025

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.

Please refer to the CDBF Privacy Policy found on the Chelmsford of Diocese website for guidance on how we will process your data.

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.

Project Support Officer

England North

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

 (Ref: SUS4340a)

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

Fixed term contract until 31st October 2025

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

About the role

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

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

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

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

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

About you

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

Knowledge of engagement techniques and behaviour change initiatives is desirable. 

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

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

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

What we offer

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

Wellbeing

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

Financial

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

Family Friendly

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

Additional information

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

About Sustrans

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

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

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

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

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

The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information. 

This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 

Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)  

Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs. 

Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC 

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.  

RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable. 

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension) 

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.

Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.

Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects. 

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

Blue Marine is seeking a Solent Project Officer to support the delivery of our Solent Oyster Restoration Project (SORP), which aims to restore the Solent’s native oysters to a healthy, self-sustaining population. Since 2015, Blue Marine has restored over 100,000 oysters using innovative nursery systems and creating oyster reefs. Blue Marine has developed a strong working group in the Solent, in partnership with the University of Portsmouth, the University of Southampton, Environment Agency, Natural England, Southern IFCA, Cefas, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Langstone Harbour Board, River Hamble Harbour Authority, MDL Marinas, 1851 Trust, the Solent Protection Society and local fishermen. In 2021, the first oyster reef was created in Langstone Harbour and in 2023 we created our second reef in the River Hamble which is now home to more than 20,000 oysters. The Project Officer will work closely with Blue Marine’s Solent Project Manager and Restoration Science Manager to continue the programme of work to restore four hectares of native oyster reefs across the Solent.

This is an incredible chance to join a highly impactful charity at the cutting edge of marine conservation, and an opportunity to support Blue Marine’s work to addresses some of the biggest challenges facing the UK’s marine environment.

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. N.B. This job will involve fieldwork, which is often weather and tide dependent, therefore flexibility is required where necessary.

Location: Office based in the Solent, with some days in central London. Field work predominantly in Hampshire and West Sussex. Other travel as necessary. Due to the requirements of the role candidates will require a Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and be comfortable driving vans/larger vehicles.

Application deadline: Sunday 23rd February

Interviews: W/C 10th March

We are committed to an inclusive workplace, where there is equality of opportunity. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About the Project

Between 1972 and 2006, the Solent supported the largest native oyster fishery in Europe. In 1978, 450 vessels were involved in oyster fishing and 15 million oysters were removed in that year alone. However, since this peak, the oyster population has declined significantly and in 2013 the fishery collapsed. In the UK native oyster reefs have declined by 95 per cent as a result of overfishing, pollution, disease, habitat loss and other pressures. Native oyster ecosystems have recently been classified as ‘collapsed’ by the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. Native oysters are classified as a priority species in the UK’s Biodiversity Action Plan and restoration is a high priority at the national, European and global level. Globally, an estimated 85 per cent of oyster beds and reef habitats have been lost, making oyster beds one of the world’s most imperilled marine habitats. Oysters are ecosystem engineers and provide a range of benefits to the environment and people. They improve water quality - a single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water every day - provide habitat to other fish and marine life, and act as a natural defence to coastal erosion. Their value as a food source can be dated back to Roman times in the UK. Unfortunately, the loss of the native oyster has meant that much of these benefits have been lost in the Solent.

The Solent Oyster Restoration Project is restoring native oysters and the benefits they bring through four key interventions:

• Oyster nurseries: a network of oyster nurseries – adult oysters placed in high densities – have been suspended below the surface of the water from pontoons working in partnership with marinas.
• Oyster reefs: using shell and gravel (cultch), four hectares of oyster reefs are being created in areas protected from fishing and restored with oysters to re-establish wild populations.
• Restorative aquaculture: developing the system of floating baskets to on-grow juvenile oysters in the Solent to eventually relay onto seabed reef sites.
• Community outreach: through volunteer programmes, the project is raising awareness of the need for oyster restoration and its importance.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Support the Solent Project Manager in delivering the day-day management of the Solent Oyster Restoration Project objectives.
• Responsible for organising logistics for SORP activities including maintenance and management of broodstock oyster nurseries, organising storage and deposition of cultch material, shell and oyster collection, and other restoration materials and activities.
• Maintain project equipment, safety equipment and vehicles, including Van MOT, lifejacket and other equipment servicing schedules.
• Responsible for organising meetings such as technical working group meetings, project updates, oyster biosecurity events, as well as external stakeholder workshops and outreach events.
• Manage Blue Marine’s coupelle (oyster spat collector) deployments and data with the University of Portsmouth.
• Manage Blue Marine’s aquatic animal holding licences and ensure that licence/permit conditions are met, and biosecurity protocols are adhered to.
• Work with Blue Marine’s Education Unit to develop and manage an outreach and engagement programme for the project.
• Delivering presentations to relevant public and academic communities.
• Maintain and manage an active volunteer network in the Solent as part of the projects monitoring programme.
• Liaise closely with the Solent Seascape Project Communication Officer and Blue Marine’s communications and media teams as well as project partners to create media content for the project.
• Provide input into the annual project reports for public viewing, that promote/ highlight project successes, supported by design and comms team.
• Provide general day to day support on fieldwork and monitoring activities as and when required and help to maintain monitoring equipment at project sites across the Solent.
• Assist the Restoration Science Manager with saltmarsh restoration monitoring, project development and small fish survey monitoring.
• Maintaining relations with a variety of funders.
• To be based in the Solent
• The role will involve a level of physically demanding work, including lifting and prolonged periods of walking on unstable terrain. The successful candidate will also need to be comfortable around water and working on vessels.

Skills required:

• Relevant qualification and/or knowledge and experience of marine conservation and/or habitat restoration.
• Strong project management skills.
• An excellent communicator (written and verbal), with an ability to write reports and deliver presentations.
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and comfortable driving vans/larger vehicles.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.
• A drive and determination to succeed.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet key deadlines.
• Excellent team working and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A command of relevant software.
• Use and understanding of various social media platforms.

Experience required:

• Experience in undertaking field surveys and sampling and have good benthic identification skills.
• Experience developing and delivering outreach and engagement activities to a range of audiences.
• Experience working on marine vessels.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering and managing large complex projects.
• Experience in media and communications including updating and maintaining professional social media accounts is desirable.
• A demonstrable ability to deliver elements of marine conservation projects.
• A demonstrable track record of effecting positive change within the marine environment.
• Experience of engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience giving oral presentation to a range of audiences.

Desirable experience or qualifications:

• Experience in media and communications including updating and maintaining professional social media accounts is desirable.
• Experience using ArcGIS.
• Experience using statistical analysis software.
• Sea Survival.
• First aid (at sea).
• Local knowledge of the Solent.

Project Officer (Quality Networks and Accreditation Projects)
£28,304 - £30,886 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)

The College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI) works with mental health services to assess and improve the quality of care they provide. We work with more than 90 per cent of mental health service providers in the UK and focus on four key areas: quality networks, accreditation, national clinical audits, and research and evaluation.

Visit our website to find out more about The College Centre for Quality Improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career in quality improvement or health service development. You will work in a dynamic team supporting a national network(s) of front-line mental health services, interacting with clinicians, patients, and their carers to improve these services.

This role will support the following networks:

- Quality Network of Forensic Mental Health Services (QNFMHS)

- Quality Network of Prison Mental Health Services (QNPMHS)

- Quality Network of Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (QNPICU)

The successful candidate will oversee data collection from clinical services to benchmark against quality standards, arrange and attend face-to-face and/or virtual visits to mental health services across the UK, organise events and deliver training as well as writing reports and other administrative tasks.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of onsite and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community. 

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 10 February 2025
Interviews: 27 February 2025

About us: 

Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres.   But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.

What you'll be doing: 

This is a one year fixed-term contract which may be extended subject to project development and funding.  The South-East Pine Marten Restoration Project aims to sustainably restore European Pine Marten to south-east England through Pine Marten conservation translocation, landholder support, and public engagement. The Project Lead will be responsible for driving the project development and planning and, subject to the assessment outcomes and required approvals, implement Pine Marten conservation translocation and post-release monitoring to ensure a successful and sustainable outcome. The role will co-lead the project with Wildwood Trust under a MoU, collaborate with project partners and stakeholders, and engage with statutory agencies and expert advisors. The role will use the latest evidence to develop and deliver innovations, best practice, and legal compliance to support a
sustainable Pine Marten conservation translocation.  
 
You will:

- Coordinate the ecological feasibility and social feasibility assessments with relevant internal project teams, partners, stakeholders, and landowners. 
- Secure legal compliance for Pine Marten conservation translocation to the south-east. 
- Subject to the outcome of feasibility assessments and legal compliance, develop and implement the Pine Marten conservation translocation strategy in alignment with IUCN Conservation Translocation Guidelines (2013) and Defra Conservation Translocation Guidelines (July 2024). 
- With advice of Pine Marten specialists and project teams, design and deliver ecological and behavioural research and practical works to evaluate and support Pine Marten translocation success and mitigate potential socio-ecological impacts.  

What we need you to bring:  

- Experience of complex project management and ability to deliver projects to schedule and budget, with good organisational and time management skills. 
- Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrable ability to work as part of a close, multidisciplinary team.
- Proven experience in collaborative working and networking with multiple partners, peers, and experts in diverse disciplines, including with regulators on policy issues. 
- A high level of initiative – able to think flexibly, creatively, and analytically, and initiate and develop new ways of working. 
- Previous work in an environmental sector.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.   
 
What we will offer in return:  

We offer exceptional enhanced benefits.  Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. 
 
Next steps:   

If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply" to visit our website, where you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the Guidance Notes for helpful tips.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 27th February 2025.  We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.       

If you’d like to learn more about the role before applying, feel free to email us.
 
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!  

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The Head of PMO is a critical role to help us evaluate, prioritise and sequence projects to ensure that we allocate our resources in line with our strategy. The purpose of the role is to own, communicate and govern the organisation’s overall project portfolio, shaping and implementing ways of working, within the PMO team and across the organisation.  Through robust project portfolio management and governance, the role holder will keep us focused on achieving our strategy and deploying resources accordingly.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.