Wildlife Jobs

Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Merthyr Tydfil

Ref: NOV20249321

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 15th Dec 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

 

About You

What we need from you:

· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

· Resilience

· Ability to work to targets;

· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

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.

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

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

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Winchester

Ref: NOV20247214

Location: Winchester

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 1st Dec 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

 

About You

What we need from you:

· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

· Resilience

· Ability to work to targets;

· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

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.

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

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

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Cornwall Wildlife Trust is looking for a driven and talented communicator with a passion for nature to join our fight against the ecological and climate crisis in Cornwall. The successful candidate will play a vital role in Cornwall Wildlife Trust, working with friendly and passionate colleagues across our conservation and community teams to develop funding partnerships and secure grants to protect and enhance Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places.

The Fundraising Partnership Officer will develop relationships with grant-making organisations to secure significant income for Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s work to create a Cornwall where nature thrives, attending meetings, writing reports and proposals, and inputting into the development of projects.

It’s a fascinating role with the potential to be part of real change for nature in Cornwall.

We’re open to applications from a range of candidates. You may have direct experience of grant fundraising, be looking for a career change, or be a recent graduate searching for your first role in fundraising and / or conservation. 

So, if you have outstanding written communication skills, can build relationships, have a strategic mindset, are a strong planner, can coordinate others, and believe in our work to create a Cornwall where nature thrives, then we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent position. 

Conservation Centre of Excellence Lead 

Salary: Up to £32,000 pro rata (up to £19,200 0.6 FTE)  

Location: Homed based with occasional travel to Newark Office/Uk

 Part time: 0.6, 21 hours/3 days per week  

Temporary contract: 21 months from start date 

Closing date for applications: 11th December 2024  

First interview: 20th December 2024  

Second interview: 9th January 2025

About Us 

The Wildlife Trusts are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT). Together we have over 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. We are at an exciting moment in our 110-year history, with the implementation of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive. 

Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We are in the top ten largest landholders in the UK. We undertake research, we stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work. 

RSWT are seeking an innovative and strategic lead to head key elements of their ‘Evidence Emergency’ project. This initiative aims to enhance our approach to using evidence in conservation, improving data-driven decisionmaking through the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Evidence-based Conservation. The role involves co-ordinating and scaling innovation efforts, managing digital and data projects, embedding a skills bank and competency framework across the federation, fostering internal communication and knowledge sharing, and developing long-term sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate will have a excellent background in project management, digital technologies, and data analytics within conservation, as well as great communication and collaboration skills. Throughout the project you will liaise with the Project Lead at Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Self-assessment Tool/Competencies Lead at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Project Delivery Support Officer at Surrey Wildlife Trust. 

About the Evidence Emergency project: 

The Evidence Emergency project is a critical initiative within the Wildlife Trusts federation aimed at addressing the urgent need for robust, data-driven decision-making in conservation efforts. This project, run in partnership across several trusts, recognises the growing importance of digital technologies and data analytics in understanding and protecting wildlife and habitats across the UK. 

The project’s main goals include enhancing the collection, analysis, and sharing of ecological data across the Wildlife Trusts network, as well as developing innovative digital solutions to support conservation work. It seeks to build capacity for data-driven decision-making while fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing across the federation. A key component of the project is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Evidencebased Conservation, which will drive long-term improvements in how evidence is used in conservation efforts. 

The Centre of Excellence for the Wildlife Trusts is expected to be a central hub that enhances digital capabilities and supports evidence-based conservation practices across the Trusts. It will bring together resources, foster innovation and scaling of ideas generated across the federation, and improve digital skills through specialised training, tools, and consulting services. The Centre of Excellence will serve as a collaborative hub, promoting best practices, facilitating knowledge sharing, delivering projects and developing strategic partnerships to drive impactful conservation efforts. 

About You 

We are looking for an innovative thinker with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in project management, particularly in the context of digital and data innovation. Your passion drives you to foster collaboration across diverse teams, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. 

You thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven track record of establishing and scaling innovation initiatives. Your strategic mindset allows you to see the big picture whilst collaborating with others to deliver on this vision. You excel in working with various stakeholders, from team members to external consultants, and can clearly communicate complex ideas. Your experience with digital technologies and data analytics in conservation or related fields is crucial to driving the success of this role. 

Your role will focus on coordinating at the federation level, creating and managing a Centre of Excellence, and embedding a skills and competency framework into this new structure. This will involve setting up governance structures, developing resources, scaling pilots into live services and continuously improving offerings based on feedback. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term sustainability strategies for innovation initiatives. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts takes our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. RSWT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools.

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

The Trust is seeking a highly motivated and personable individual to join our ambitious and successful Nature Recovery Team, and play a key role in preparing, managing and delivering our prestigious river and wetland restoration projects. You will be joining a dynamic team within a charity committed to nature’s recovery across Wiltshire, with over 40 nature reserves and 23,000 members. WWT delivers high profile, nationally important work.

Within the Nature Recovery Team you will help in the smooth running of the Landscape Recovery Project, a pioneering project working in the Wylye Valley to develop a strategy to deliver nature’s recovery alongside sustainable farming. You will also support the Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre and Water Team in the administration of their river, wetland and species recovery projects. This role covers three teams all delivering groundbreaking projects so you will have the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of nature’s recovery in Wiltshire.

We would love to hear from you if you have knowledge and experience of managing or administrating projects, particularly in the conservation sector. We also welcome applications from candidates with experience administering projects in the public and private sector or with demonstratable strong organisational skills.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking a highly motivated and organised Fundraising Assistant to join our successful and dynamic Fundraising Team.

Fundraising Assistant
Salary: £22,750 - £23,500 FTE per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

As Fundraising Assistant, you will report to, and work closely with, the Grants and Philanthropy Manager, under the overall leadership of the Director of Development and Partnerships. You will also work with the Senior Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer (Claims) and Fundraising Officer (Legacies).

You will be joining the Norfolk Wildlife Trust Fundraising team – a supportive, innovative and welcoming team, responsible for Individual Giving, Major Donors, Grants and Trusts, Legacies, Community Fundraising as well as Corporate Supporters. This team is tasked with providing, maintaining and growing the income of the Trust. We have a particularly exciting and challenging period ahead as the Trust seeks to source funding for its ambitious new strategy 'A Wilder Norfolk for All'. With responsibility for the administration of the efforts of the Fundraising Team, you will work closely with colleagues in Nature Conservation, Nature Recovery, our Visitor Centres, PR and Comms and Engagement.

You will play a pivotal role in the efficient operation of NWT's fundraising systems and effective recording of the Team's communications and income details on the Trust's CRM system.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust prides itself in having an excellent reputation for managing its relationships with donors, sponsors, funders and potential funders sensitively at all times. You will play an important role in assisting with the stewardship of our supporters by coordinating our regular contact strategy with donors and provide administrative support to the Director of Development and Partnerships, Grants and Philanthropy Manager and Senior Philanthropy Officer.

Working closely with other fundraising officers, you will make a direct contribution to the work of the team through supporting the Fundraising Officers in delivering supporter stewardship events, co-ordinating collection boxes, online giving schemes and small-scale community giving.

You will be responsible for drafting and co-ordinating communications acknowledging supporter donations and Donations in Memory.

Being at the front-line of communication, you will maintain a positive, pleasant and 'can-do' attitude in dealings with all those inside and outside the organisation. You will have demonstrable administrative and customer facing experience. The role would be ideal for someone interested in progressing a career in fundraising.

The role is 5 days (35 hours) per week, however part-time hours or a variation to this working pattern will be considered for the right candidate.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd December 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered.

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 9th December 2024, at Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applicants due to the quantity of correspondence. We will only contact you if you have been selected for an interview. If you have not heard from us by 9th December 2024, you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in the Trust, and good luck with your application.

Interested?

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

No agencies please.

Salary & Benefits: £35,017

- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for savings on gym memberships, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay & leave
- Free Headspace memberships
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days from home) with travel to our 5 main visitor centres based in London and head office (Victoria)

Flexible working requests are welcomed.

Role & Responsibilities

Our 36 nature reserves welcome over a million visitors a year, providing us an invaluable opportunity to engage and inspire Londoners to connect with nature, support our mission and take action for wildlife in their neighbourhood. We’re seeking a Visitor Engagement Manager to create unforgettable visitor experiences across our beautiful nature reserves.

You’ll take the lead in creating a visitor engagement strategy that ensures an inspiring journey for our visitors, ensuring that experiences are educational, inspiring, and convey our brand purpose and mission. This will include curating and delivering an ambitious programme of events and activities, designed to captivate new audiences, teach and inspire communities, and foster lifelong advocates for nature. From seasonal trails and wellbeing workshops to educational seminars, you’ll bring our reserves to life, creating experiences that inspire Londoners to get involved in nature's recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create Inspiring Visitor Experiences: Create a visitor engagement strategy including developing an engaging public events programme, providing a variety of activities from guided walks to craft workshop, and overseeing key messaging for the Trust, use of permanent and promotional signage on sites.
- Lead & Support Teams: Recruit, train, and manage a small team to support your work, ensuring high standards in visitor experience and engagement.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with the Marketing and Conservation teams to promote events and partner with like-minded organizations to expand our public programming.
- Analyze & Grow: Use post-event feedback and survey data to refine our approach, tailoring events to diverse audiences and benchmarking our reserves with other visitor attractions to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
- Manage Budgets: Oversee financial aspects of programming, from budgeting to vendor payments, ensuring our events are both impactful and sustainable.

We’re looking for:

- An independent, creative thinker with experience in delivering public events
- A natural ability to connect with diverse groups, you excel in project management and know how to balance creativity with clear planning
- An eye for detail and a strong commitment to LWT’s mission, with a track record of delivering high-quality events on budget.

(Please see job description for full person specification and responsibilities)

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December at 9am
Interviews: scheduled to take place week commending 9th December. Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website.

We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our webiste.

Our 36 nature reserves welcome over a million visitors a year, providing us an invaluable opportunity to engage and inspire Londoners to connect with nature, support our mission and take action for wildlife in their neighbourhood. We’re seeking a Visitor Engagement Manager to create unforgettable visitor experiences across our beautiful nature reserves.

REF-217 970

Director of Nature Recovery

Location: Head Office
Salary: £75,000
Hours: 35
Department: Nature Recovery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay & leave 
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, nursery/childcare 
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work

 
Location: Hybrid – London Wildlife Trust reserves and head office typically 2-3 days per week 
Flexible working: Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are welcomed. 

Role & Responsibilities 

Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving our 2030 strategy, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team which includes overseeing our Nature Recovery team, Youth Programmes team, our Head of Planning and External Affairs, and our Consultancy Manager. You will be the driving force behind integrating our land management, rewilding projects, and youth initiatives into a cohesive strategy that delivers measurable results for London’s nature recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Guide the teams in your directorate to deliver our vision of a wilder London.
• Drive Change: Spearhead initiatives to restore habitats, influence urban planning, and shape policies that prioritize biodiversity.
• Collaborate & Influence: Build strong partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure support for large-scale conservation efforts.
• Youth Involvement: Champion youth involvement, empowering the next generation to be environmental leaders.
• Measure Impact: Develop robust impact measurement frameworks to track and showcase the success of our nature recovery work.
• Consultancy Leadership: Oversee our consultancy services to guide urban developers on integrating nature-based solutions into the built environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a strategic leader who is not only passionate about nature but ensuring London’s communities and young people have access to, and stand up for nature. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Senior experience in setting strategic objectives for nature conservation and recovery
• Demonstrable leadership in the development of policy and practice relating to nature conservation
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and managing multidisciplinary projects
• Strong relationship-building skills to influence policymakers, partners, and stakeholders
• An innovative mindset with the ability to translate strategy into impactful action.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of your work.

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: Monday 9th December at 9am 
Interviews: scheduled to take place on Friday 13th December and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you! 

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our website.

Can you help us to achieve our vision of a London alive with nature? In this brand-new position, we’re looking for an inspirational leader who wants to make a tangible impact on nature recovery, helping London become a greener and ecologically richer city. 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus discretionary Christmas closure, nursery, bike and gym salary sacrifice schemes, free Headspace memberships, employee assistance programme

REF-218301

Overall purpose of the job  

The River Engagement and Education Officer will become a valued member of our small, friendly, and highly dedicated Community Engagement and Education Team. In this role, you will help organise river-related activities aimed at inspiring individuals and empowering them to take action for their rivers. 

You will be actively involved in the catchment area, supporting volunteer initiatives, conducting school sessions, and assisting with community workshops. Your role will include facilitating enjoyable and memorable experiences through challenges, games, and experiments, allowing participants to explore their river environments and appreciate the benefits of being close to nature. 

Additionally, you will encourage individuals to develop new skills by engaging in conservation activities such as river clean-ups, citizen science water quality monitoring, and wildlife surveys. 

Please note that this position involves regulated activities with children, so the successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment.

Travel and Schedule Requirements  

This position will be based at the home address of the appointed employee, with regular use of the Trust’s desk space in Bristol. The post holder will be required to travel frequently throughout the Bristol Avon catchment for meetings, site visits, community and school events, and more. A full, current UK driving license and daily access to a vehicle covered by business insurance are essential for this role. 

To minimise travel time and reduce carbon emissions, we prefer candidates who live within the catchment area. Mileage costs will be reimbursed. Additionally, this position may occasionally require working evenings, weekends, and public holidays to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. The Trust operates a time-off in lieu system. 

Role Purpose  

This role will be pivotal in the Trust’s expansion of its community engagement and education work packages – a key strand of the Trust’s 5-year strategy (coming soon).

The role will include the following aspects:

Community Engagement Activities  

Assist with delivery of our established community engagement programmes, including: 

• Assisting in the execution of practical conservation activities for volunteers, including litter picks, vegetation management, and tree planting. 

• Leading on written / graphic communications such as social media posts, website articles and press releases. 

• Training and supporting volunteers in citizen science monitoring, such as wildlife surveys and water quality testing. 

• Leading educational sessions for schools, including assemblies, in-class workshops, and site visits to the river. 

• Facilitating engaging workshops about rivers for families with young children. 

• Preparing equipment and learning resources for activities, ensuring all items are well-maintained. 

• Taking the initiative to expand your knowledge and develop skills relevant to the role. 

• Assisting in the collection of monitoring data to support progress assessments and end-of-project reports. 

Organisation and Teamwork  

• Serve as a dependable team member, contributing to high-quality volunteering and learning activities. 

• Manage your time effectively to travel to various locations within the catchment and dedicate time to independent work from home. 

• Develop skills in prioritising your workload to ensure tasks are completed within established deadlines. 

Partnership Working and Communication  

• Serve as a welcoming representative for Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, maintaining a professional demeanour. 

• Shadow colleagues to gain experience in effective communication and collaborative practices with key partners, including Wildlife Trusts, the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Local Authorities. 

• Attend meetings, events, and exhibitions, confidently engaging with diverse audiences, such as families, schools, volunteers, and community groups. 

Other Duties:  

• Furthermore, you will be a vital member of the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust team, contributing to the achievement of our strategic objectives. 

• Prioritise health, safety, and wellbeing by taking responsibility for yourself and being mindful of the needs of others, including participants, volunteers, and colleagues. 

• Foster a workplace culture that encourages staff to feel motivated to come to work, perform at their best, and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. 

Skills and Experience  

Essential  

• A strong passion for rivers, wildlife, and nature conservation. 

• Eager to acquire new skills and enhance your understanding of river conservation, volunteering, and engagement activities. 

• Capable of adhering to organisational policies, particularly regarding safeguarding and health and safety. 

• Enjoyment of practical, hands-on work and spending time outdoors. 

• Ability to work under own initiative 

• Willingness to actively participate in completing tasks. 

•  Excellent communication skills, verbally, visually and in writing, appropriate to location, audience and circumstance. 

• A highly effective and dependable team member. 

• Proficient in IT software, including email, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and videoconferencing applications. 

• Ability to travel frequently to remote sites and work some evenings and weekends. 

• Possession of a full UK driving license, with access to a personal vehicle insured for business use. 

Desirable:  

• Experience in leading engaging and accessible learning activities in both indoor and outdoor settings. 

• Experience working with children and / or volunteers

• Practical experience with conservation initiatives, including habitat creation, woodland planting, and river engineering. 

• Proven experience in project monitoring, including the collection, analysis, and presentation of data. 

• Ability to clearly articulate the importance of nature to wellbeing through presentations and verbal or written methods 

General Notes 

• This position involves working from home with regular travel around the Bristol Avon Catchment. 

• There may be occasional requirements to work during evenings, weekends, and public holidays to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. 

• Physical fitness is essential, as the role may include full-day walkover surveys and river restoration activities in various weather conditions. 

• We expect you to perform your job duties with environmental awareness, minimising any potential damage to the environment. 

• Our goal is to ensure that all resources are used effectively and efficiently. 

• You will be expected to adhere to principles of “sound value for money” and follow procurement guidelines when purchasing goods and services.

Interested parties should submit a CV and a one page covering letter explaining why you would perform well in this role and what you could bring to BART. 

Interviews for this post will take place in the Bristol Avon catchment during w/c 16th December 2024.

Please note, due to limited resources you will only be contacted should you be successful in gaining an interview. We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. 

Thank you for your interest in applying for a role with the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust. 

Public Affairs Officer (Wales) 

£31k, plus 8% pension contribution and home working allowance  

Full time, compressed hours available 

Home based, with frequent travel to Cardiff and the occasional travel within the UK 

Join our inclusive and passionate team as a Public Affairs Officer in Wales and play a pivotal role in shaping political debate towards ending cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of 'sport'. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Senedd processes and the Welsh legislative environment. 

As a Public Affairs Officer, you will be at the forefront of securing key campaign goals, including an end to the caged breeding of 'game' birds. Your role will involve monitoring and coordinating relevant Senedd activity, providing strategic advice on political lobbying, and representing the League's policies to the Welsh Government and related bodies. 

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will enable you to build and maintain influential relationships with politicians, their advisers, opinion formers, and policy makers, garnering support for our objectives and activities. Collaborating with internal teams, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that set the standard for improving animal welfare not only in Wales but across the UK.  

Who You Are:  

• Relevant experience in political communications, campaigns, public affairs, or similar 

• Strong knowledge of Senedd processes and the Welsh legislative environment 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 

Why Join Us:  

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, with 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays we also enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. We offer a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League.  

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We believe that together, we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation. 

Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.  

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Triangle Community Garden, as a Project Manager.

We want to hear from you if you have a passion for nature connection, horticulture and social enterprise, love working with people and have management skills and/or experience.

In this role you will be managing and developing all aspects of our greencare projects; supporting our staff and volunteers; and ensuring our services reach as many people as feasible.

Triangle Community Garden runs horticultural therapy sessions in our allotment sites and community garden in Hitchin, Hertfordshire working with people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues.

Ideally you’ll have some knowledge or experience of social therapeutic horticulture and working with people with additional needs. You’ll need to have experience of managing people and projects and it would be beneficial if you had experience of developing services and networks with other local organisations.​

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

· Salary: £28-32K fte

· Hours: 3 days a week (22.5 hours) worked flexibly

If you don’t have experience in all the areas, we are looking for please do consider applying – no one is perfect! The most important thing we’re looking for is your passion for what we do and your ability to manage people and projects.

Closing date: 1st December

The Triangle Community Garden is a charity, based in Hitchin, Herts, helping people of all ages and abilities to ‘Connect, Grow, Enjoy’ through community gardening and contact with the natural world.

We do this through:

· Supporting physical and mental health through our social therapeutic horticulture, healthy living and wellbeing projects

· Providing volunteering opportunities for all ages in nature

· Community events, forest school activities, wildlife walks and nature-based workshops

· Cooking classes for men

· Improving our local environment for people and nature

Head of Estates

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive, ambitious and professional individual with outstanding leadership and planning skills to lead the busy Estates Department into the future. 

Position: 1796 Head of Estates

Location: Sidmouth, Devon – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Sunday 8 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

The Role

As Head of Estates, you will be responsible for the strategy, operations, and compliance of the sanctuary’s estate – putting the welfare and safety of the donkeys, people and supporters at its heart. Sharing the charity’s vision and values, you will collaborate with the Farms and Ecology teams to support the Land Management approach, which benefits donkey welfare. 

You will work with the charity leadership team to support the development of a new estates and sustainability strategy, delivered through a planned programme of works that will future-proof the built estate across multiple sites in the most effective, efficient and sustainable way, through capital development, asset renewal and maintenance. 

Your main duties will include:

• Ownership of, and responsibility for, the Estates operational strategies and prioritisation of activities

• Leadership and accountability for property, capital development, maintenance and improvements and sustainability

• Ensuring that the estate is developed and managed in a sustainable manner to achieve continual improvement in environmental performance.

• Developing and supporting the Estates Teams to ensure that all understand their contribution to the organisation’s strategic objectives. 

• Setting and maintaining clear performance standards and targets, 

• Inspiring and leading the Estates staff and managers.

• Implementing and progressing reporting mechanisms.

• Regularly reviewing and adjusting (where required) the Estates budget, ensuring it is accurately forecasted and informed by latest information and data. 

• Ensuring that all contracted work is carried out in the most cost-effective manner, on time and to the right quality and governance requirements.

About You

You will be a professionally qualified member of RICS or equivalent with a proven track record of senior management experience in large organisation estates.

You will have experience of:

• Delivering and reporting within key regulatory frameworks of contracts and legislation including procurement, health and safety, planning, property and construction and other relevant statutory regulations. 

• Successfully managing complex large-scale projects, and able to analyse complex problems and balance conflicting priorities to devise solutions and present them in a coherent and persuasive manner.

• Achieving performance targets and implement forward thinking solutions within financial constraints with a sound underpinning of effective financial control and management controls.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding and vital role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the on-line application form, which should include your uploaded curriculum vitae

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension

• Life assurance

• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service

• Wellbeing team

• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes

• Long service awards

• Healthshield plan 

• Free parking

• Subsidised restaurant and shop

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Estates, Estate, Estates Manger, Estate Mange, Head of Estates, Head of Estate, Estates Director, Estate Director, Site Manager, Property Manager, Buildings Manager, Project Manager, Buildings Project Manage, Estates Project Manager, Site Project Manager. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

MLC Partners are working with one of the leading conservation charities in the UK to recruit a Commercial Reporting Manager to join their high-performing team. After a period of significant growth over the last few years, the organisation has diversified their income streams from both a charitable and commercial perspective. This high-profile position reports into a Head of Finance who has a keen focus on developing people and comes about following a promotion of the current postholder.

Main responsibilities include:

• Continue the promotion of a strong business partnering culture between finance other stakeholders across the organisation, including SMT members.
• Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process, including delivery of executive reports and presentations, ensuring strategic directional alignment.
• Manage the financial reporting, supporting the Financial Accountant with year-end and the annual report and lead a further team of three business partners.
• Oversee the monthly management account production with a specific focus on the commercial analysis and insight.

The successful candidate:

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience working in either another charitable organisation or in a commercial business.
• Will have demonstrable experience delivering slick reports and presentations to SMT, clearly displaying information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Display proven experience in leading a team covering financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Understanding of data visualisation tools such as Power BI will be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior FBP or FP&A Manager looking for their next move into a broader position as step towards a future director role.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before the advertised date. For more information or an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

We are looking for an Interim CEO who will be responsible for continuing to action our 2023-2027 strategy.

Job Title: Interim Chief Executive
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time – 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 FTE (£56,000 to £60,000 for 28 hours per week)

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is seeking an Interim Chief Executive to cover the CEO position during a period of family leave.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

In the last year alone:

• we provided nearly 24,000 days of care to domestic animals
• we rehomed, or reunited with their owners, nearly 500 animals
• we delivered over 2,600 consultations through our community outreach clinics

About the role:

In 2023 we embarked on an exciting new 5-year strategy “For people, for pets, for Bristol”.  We aim to expand our reach to more animals and residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas through a more comprehensive Community Pet Support Scheme. 

We have a number of key organisational projects that need to be driven through over the next 12 months and so are looking for a strong and authentic leader to work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees, and lead our Senior Management and Leadership Team, in the delivery of our services and strategic initiatives.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a passion for the protection and wellbeing of animals
• a track record of senior roles in the charity or not for profit sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams
• substantial experience and success in organisational change and programme management
• inspirational leadership and people management skills with a commitment to motivating, multi-functional teams; optimising their knowledge, skills and potential
• a flair for engaging with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
• the skills and experience to maintain the financial viability of the organisation
• substantial experience of setting, monitoring & reviewing objectives, key performance indicators, and standard compliance mechanisms, including evidence-based measurement of improved outcomes

Full details of our current strategy and this role can be found in our attached strategy document and Job Description.

Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
Interview dates: mid to late January 2025

To apply:

If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would love to hear from you. Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.

Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1).

No agencies please.