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Retail Manager Location: RSPB, Pulborough Brooks RH20 Contract: 6 months, Fixed Term Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week (4 days) Salary: £28,940.00 - £30,898.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata) Do you want to join a fantastic team? We re looking for a new Retail Manager to join our team at RSPB Pulborough Brooks. RSPB Pulborough Brooks is one of the most important sites for nature in Sussex. As a leading RSPB visitor destination, it offers a vibrant programme of events alongside a welcoming visitor centre. The shop and café look out over beautiful views of the South Downs and are set in one of the richest areas for nature in the country. What will you be doing? You ll be responsible for the retail team. delivering great customer experience and maximising income in our shop. You'll work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Senior Site Manager and the wider team, actively involved in making decisions that affect the whole site. You'll lead by example, inspiring your team. You ll make sure that everyone who buys something knows just what a difference their contribution, however small, will make to the RSPB s work in protecting nature. Essential skills, knowledge and experience Experience using financial data (e.g., sales, margin, stock) to make decisions A working knowledge of MS applications, including Excel and Word Experience managing stock, including ordering, deliveries and stock control Experience creating effective retail displays and merchandising to drive sales Experience running day-to-day retail operations, including processes, compliance and standards Experience leading a team to achieve sales targets and deliver strong performance Ability to plan rotas and allocate resources effectively to meet demand and maximise sales The ability to plan and prioritise tasks A strong leader, who motivates and nurtures their teams Experience delivering excellent customer service and using feedback to improve performance Ability to identify issues and take practical steps to resolve them quickly and effectively Desirable knowledge, skills and experience Experience of working within a visitor attraction or charity Experience of working within a multi-site operation A working knowledge and understanding of Equality Diversity and inclusion Please note we are more interested in who you are and what you want to achieve, than what you have done. Don t worry if you don t have all of the relevant skills required for this position, we d still love to hear from you and will provide the right support for candidates with less experience. Additional Information This is a 6 month fixed term role providing secondment cover for 30 hours per week (4 days) The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 24th May 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 1st of June. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.

Centre Assistant Reference: APR (Apply online only) Location: RSPB Fairburn Ings, WF10 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-Time hours, from 8 hours per week Salary: £26,228.00 - £27,999.00 Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days Annual Leave Are you able to deliver fantastic customer service, and would you like to work for an organisation that is making a big difference to our natural world? We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working people person, to help work in the visitor centre and shop at our Fairburn Ings reserve. Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and excellent wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years, Fairburn Ings has transitioned from coal face to wild place. An ex-industrial site rich in heritage, this reserve is now an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl. About the Role Our work in the visitor centre is planned via the use of rotas and would include weekend working. Full induction and training would be provided, with opportunities to learn about the running of a busy visitor centre and nature reserve operation. Our shop and welcome operations are a crucial part of what we do here, encouraging visitors to explore the reserve, and giving them a great visitor experience. You will support our retail team, helping to serve customers, and undertaking duties typical of a busy shop and retail operation - which includes a small food and drink offer. You will be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. Other duties will include working on our meet and greet operation, welcoming visitors to the reserve, giving out information, and encouraging visitors to support our work. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. Basic food hygiene knowledge Computer literate. Enthusiastic approach to work. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to plan and prioritise workloads. Multitasking skills Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative. Ability to manage and respond quickly and positively to customer needs and feedback. Ability to work as part of a team. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of working in a retail environment/visitor attraction. Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Knowledge of food and foodservice skills. Knowledge of stock control systems and visual merchandising Till operation and payment handling. Additional Information: This is a Permanent Part-Time role for a minimum of 6 hours per week. Summer hours (Apr-Oct): 18 per week Winter Hours (Nov-Mar): 6 per week Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 17th May 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 18th May 2026. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.

Project Manager, Peatland Funding Reference : SEP Location : RSPB Scotland HQ + visits to RSPB peatland reserves across Scotland Contract : Fixed-Term until 31st March 2028 Hours : Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary : £33,027.00 - £35,261.00 Per Annum Benefits : Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance RSPB Scotland is seeking someone to lead the way in our ambition to raise and manage funding for the vital restoration of Scotland s peatlands, to benefit biodiversity, the climate and communities. This role will focus on ensuring that a pipeline of peatland restoration funding routes, including funding applications, bids, and expressions of interest, are identified, developed, submitted, and managed, to secure financial support from various sources (public and private). You will be responsible for making sure that project owners are aware of and adhere to all contractual requirements, prepare regular funding reports and work with partners to solve potential problems. You will be expected to check and submit budgets, make financial claims and update income and project spreadsheets. You will work with RSPB teams and external stakeholders to identify and manage novel funding routes and opportunities to support the Scotland Peatland Programme, acting as a liaison between them and peatland project teams. In addition, you will play a central role of support to peatland teams developing projects for the IUCN Peatland Code, providing funding guidance and expertise and being responsible for ensuring documents are developed and submitted to ensure successful project validation. This role will sit within the RSPB Scotland Fundraising team and will work closely with the Scotland Peatland Programme, and as such it requires someone who is independently motivated and able to manage potentially conflicting priorities. We will facilitate visits to RSPB peatland reserves across Scotland to help you understand the specifics of restoration on each site. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Evidence of ability to build strong relationships with a range of teams to deliver key results Highly proficient in managing multiple workstreams and deadlines, communicating priorities clearly and updating decision makers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally. High level of IT skills for project and data management. Ability to work independently and as part of a team The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 27th Oct 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Wednesday 12th November. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. No agencies please.

Project Development Manager - Southern England Location : Home based in the South of England with frequent travel required to RSPB reserves and other sites for meetings Contract : Permanent Hours : Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary : £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Do you have the passion, skills, and experience to help develop and deliver complex nature conservation and infrastructure projects in the South of England? We re looking for someone who is well-organised, solutions-focused, and can adapt their skills to the development and delivery of a diverse range of projects. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled and passionate Project Development Manager to join our England Project Management team, working primarily in the South of England. The England Project Management Team manage all sorts of projects, from species recovery at a landscape scale to infrastructure repairs and commercial developments. Each day as a Project Development Manager is different. You might find yourself chairing a project team meeting one day, visiting a construction site the next, and negotiating with contractors the day after that. As a Project Development Manager, you will directly manage some of the most ambitious and complex projects within the RSPB. At the same time, you will work closely with the Operations Director and Area Managers in the Southern region to develop a pipeline of projects across the South, and make sure they re being well-managed. Our project teams include colleagues from a range of disciplines as well as external consultants and suppliers. You ll need to be able to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders and motivate others to get things done to keep projects progressing smoothly. Key activities will include: Develop and manage one or more complex projects at any one time. To include budget management, stakeholder management, risk management, contractor procurement and other tasks as required. Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project success by focusing on a common goal. Develop and oversee a pipeline of projects that contribute to delivery against strategic priorities, working with regional/country management teams. Provide support & advice to the regional /country management team to enable them to use the PMF effectively to deliver strategic priorities and successful projects (including ensuring project assurance is in place). Line management of more junior project management team members. Provide advice and support to colleagues on project management best practice, helping to build overall project management capability across England. Be an advocate for Cora, the RSPB s on-line project management system. Undertake project reviews as commissioned by the management team/other stakeholders including other regions & countries to ensure lessons are learned, best practice shared, and capability increased. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Proven project management skills relating to planning and managing complex projects, managing risks/costs/time and leading multidisciplinary project teams. Ability to influence others, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships and represent the organisation. Knowledge of project management methodologies and approaches, with the ability to support more junior colleagues in this area. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnership to achieve shared outcomes. Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively. Cost and budget management. Impressive time management and organisational skills. A tangible passion for the planet. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Project or Programme Management Qualification (APMPMQ, Prince 2, MSP). Experience of relevant projects such as habitat creation/restoration, building renovations (particularly visitor facilities), multi-partner projects, community engagement. Line management experience. Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 5th Oct 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from October 2025. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.