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Are you looking to take the next step in your HR career? Do you want hands-on experience in employee relations and the opportunity to grow within a supportive, highly skilled HR team? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Employee Relations Assistant Location: This role can be worked primarily from home, Flexible in UK Contract: Fixed until 31st December 2027 Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance The Employee Relations Team is a vital part of our HR department, supporting managers across the organisation with matters including conduct, capability, absence, redundancy and a wide range of other employee relations topics. We are now looking for an Employee Relations Assistant to support our Advisers while also developing your own skills and responsibilities. This is an ideal role for someone currently working in HR administration or HR support, who is working towards (or already has) a professional HR qualification-ideally CIPD Level 5-and is keen to gain deeper ER experience. What you ll be doing In this position you will work closely with our experienced team of eight Employee Relations Advisers. You ll gain exposure to a wide range of ER activities, take part in case discussions, and gradually take ownership of less complex matters. Your responsibilities will include: Employee Relations Support Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations, policy and contractual queries. Supporting and coaching managers through first stage queries and HR processes. Attending ER meetings alongside advisers and contributing to case discussions. Applying HR policies and procedures with accuracy and confidence. HR Operations Assisting advisers with case preparation and documentation. Maintaining and updating employee records. Providing advice on terms and conditions of employment. Project Work Contributing to HR and operational projects as required, including policy development and process improvement. What you ll bring We re looking for someone who is eager to learn, confident in supporting others, and keen to build a solid foundation in employee relations. Essential skills & experience: Experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role. Confidence in advising managers on HR procedures and basic ER issues. Strong organisation and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Competent user of MS Office and HR systems. CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) and ideally working towards Level 5. A basic understanding of employment law principles and developments. What we offer Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development. Regular check-ins, shadowing opportunities and hands-on ER learning. Exposure to a wide range of HR activities, projects and policy work. A collaborative, supportive HR team where your growth is a priority Additional Information: This is a Contract until 31/12/27, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday, 31st March 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as we see good applications, so please don't delay. 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. 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. 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.

Centre Assistant Location: RSPB Fairburn Ings, WF10 Contract: 6 months Hours: Part-Time, 7 hours per week Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, 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 our shop and visitor centre at our Fairburn Ings reserve. RSPB Fairburn Ings is a beautiful SSSI reserve of an urban fringe habitat, home to many species of wildlife and is close to Castleford. 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 retail and reception 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 be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. Duties will include helping to serve customers, and undertaking other duties typical of a busy retail operation. You will also support our 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 at a retail environment/visitor attraction. Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. Knowledge of food and foodservice skills. Till operation and payment handling. Additional Information: This is a Fixed-Term Part-Time role for 7 hours per week. 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: 22:58, Tuesday 24th March 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as we receive a suitable application, so please don't delay in applying. 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 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.

Seasonal Ranger Abernethy National Nature Reserve Location: Abernethy National Nature Reserve Contract: 6 Months Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave This is an exciting opportunity to work in the spectacular Abernethy National Nature Reserve. From beautiful ancient Pine forest to the magnificent mountain summits of the Cairngorm Plateau, Abernethy is home to over 5000 species including rare and sensitive breeding birds like Capercaillie, Ptarmigan and Dotterel and iconic plants like Twinflower. This role involves being a friendly face and eyes on the ground, welcoming visitors and patrolling trails to ensure everyone is accessing the nature reserve responsibly in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and caring for the reserve, wildlife and communities they are visiting. The increase in numbers of people visiting the Highlands provides an opportunity for more people to connect with nature. Whilst access to nature and wild places is vitally important for mental and physical wellbeing, the challenge of looking after those places is increasing, as busy sites and irresponsible access disturbs wildlife and poses a significant wildfire risk. What's the role about? RSPB Scotland is seeking to employ a friendly, responsible Ranger to assist our existing Abernethy visitor team in patrolling honeypot sites and vulnerable areas of the reserve. This role will involve patrolling key footpaths and core visitor areas, from the forest to the mountains, chatting to people and encouraging visitors to behave responsibly. Using strong communication skills, you will strive to ensure every visitor you meet understands what responsible access involves and why it is so important. You will be working with the visitor team to ensure a comprehensive Ranger presence in the mountains and wider reserve during busy periods and at times of high fire risk. This role will involve regular weekend and evening working. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Excellent people and communication skills Able to walk some distance over rough terrain and to ride a bike safely Have an understanding of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and experience in a public-facing role Organised and able to report on a number of key criteria, including being able to use Microsoft Office Responsible and able to use initiative Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Diversity Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace. Happy working both alone and in a team with a variety of people Willing to work evenings and weekends You need to be able to travel without dependence on public transport. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience in mountainous terrain Successful experience of working with a team of staff and/or volunteers. Experience of analysing and interpreting data in a visitor experience environment. The ideal candidates will be familiar with the mountain environment, have strong communication skills, be able to work independently and use their initiative - if that's you we'd love to hear from you! Additional Information This is a Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week. 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 8th March 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from the 18th of March. 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. 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 complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria above. 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.