The Natural History Consortium

Programme Officer We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Programme Officer to work with a small friendly team, supporting the delivery of high-impact events and citizen science programmes connecting people with nature. Position: Programme Officer Location: Office based Bristol Salary: £27,500 per annum Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time considered, minimum 30 hours) Contract: 1 year fixed term potential for extension depending on funding Closing Date: 17 November 2025 at 6:00am Interviews: First stage 21 November (online), second stage 3 December (in person) About the Role As Programme Officer, you ll play a key part in delivering a varied and inspiring events programme that engages thousands of people each year. Working closely with colleagues, partners and volunteers, you ll help bring flagship events to life, including the Festival of Nature, Wild Summit and Communicate conference. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events for both public and professional audiences Contributing to the development and coordination of citizen science programmes Handling event administration, including ticketing and logistics Liaising with partners, contributors, volunteers and attendees Supporting communication and marketing activities Coordinating volunteer recruitment, support and management Gathering data and supporting evaluation and reporting for funders and partners About You We re looking for someone who is proactive, well organised and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You ll enjoy variety in your role and be happy to get stuck in to make things happen. You don t need to have worked in the environmental or charity sector before. We re more interested in your ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly and confidently, and work effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders. If you re a great communicator who loves bringing people together and making things happen, we want to hear from you. You will have: Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence communicating with partners, volunteers and the public Experience using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems Experience supporting events or working in a busy, public-facing environment The ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong teamwork skills It would be great if you also have: Experience coordinating volunteers An interest in environmental and wildlife issues Familiarity with citizen science projects About the Organisation This charity brings together a network of partners across research, media, policy and conservation to connect people with the natural world. Through major events, citizen science programmes and sector-wide initiatives, they engage thousands of people each year to inspire action for nature. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Events Assistant, Programme Coordinator, Events Administrator, Community Engagement Officer, Project Support Officer, Communications Assistant. If you re excited by the idea of working on events that inspire action for nature, this is a great opportunity to join a small, passionate team making a big impact! PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation