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Digital Delivery Manager Reference: OCT Location: Flexible with some travel to Sandy, Bedfordshire Contract: Fixed-term 12 months - with potential extensions Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum Benefits: Holiday, Pension, Life Assurance Modernise legacy systems click apply for full job details

Centre Assistant Location : RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire Contract : Permanent Hours : Part Time, 16 hours per week Salary : £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Pro Rata Benefits : Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata) Our busy catering operation at The Lodge Reserve Café is looking for a Catering Assistant to join the team. We are looking for an individual who is able to deliver the highest standards of customer care and assist with the day-to-day running of the café operation, in line with set RSPB procedures and routines. The Lodge, Sandy has the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. This rare habitat is the place to spot some of the reserves iconic species such as breeding Hobby, Ravens, Common lizard and Natterjack toads. You will need to be available to work during the day, weekends, and Bank Holiday working will also be essential. The shift pattern is 4 hours per day Wednesday to Saturday. There will be the opportunity to pick up additional hours and in person and online training will be given. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Enthusiastic approach to work, High understanding of the principals of food hygiene; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative; Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback; Working in target driven/pressured environment; Working on the till, card machine, cashing up; Ability to work as part of a team. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of working at a café/bar/pub; Till operation and payment handling; Knowledge of food and food service skills; Computer skills. Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 4th Jan 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Wednesday 14th January 2026. 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. 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. 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. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete 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. No agencies please.

Senior Fundraising Officer Reference: NOV Location: This role is home based flexible in Wales, with occasional requirement to travel across Wales Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance Introduction The Senior Fundraising Officer role is a key position within the Fundraising Team in Wales with the main aim to secure income from Grants, Trusts & Foundations and Corporates. The Senior Fundraising Officer will work against annual targets to achieve the RSPB's goals, playing a key role in building financial support for nature. What's the role about? The Senior Fundraising Officer will be expected to: Identify, develop and deliver fundraising projects and match these to agreed priority areas to maximise income. Lead on the development of funding plans for priority work as allocated. Contribute to the implementation of an agreed fundraising opportunities and lead on large funding bids across one or more income stream. Scope, develop and manage funding relationships and multi stakeholder bids to optimise opportunities and ensure successful funding arrangements. Identify the requirements of our funders, including analysis of potential risk and communications requirements to ensure effective dialogue and delivery of any funding and compliance conditions. Provide forecasts for budgeting and make recommendations for change in order to provide accurate financial information for RSPB leadership. Update and utilise contact databases to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation. Ensure funders and donors have an excellent supporter experience and increase their understanding and awareness of RSPB vision and work. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Understanding of fundraising and donor/supporter motivations and how to build cases for support. Able to articulate understanding of GDPR and data protection relating to funder/supporter information and how to use a fundraising database such as Raisers Edge, Care or Salesforce. Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome set-backs in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB. Proven excellent writing and presentation skills. Budget management. Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences. Able to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiences. Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence. Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed. Proven experience in fundraising/ sales/project management and delivering to income targets. and proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience working in the Environmental Sector A passion for nature Line Management experience Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 4th January 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15 January 2026. 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. 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 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.

Senior Campaigning Copywriter Reference: NOV (Apply online only) Location: Flexible in UK Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave We're looking for a new Senior Campaigning Copywriter to join our Copywriting team. This position takes a lead role in our campaigning communications, using the power of language to present complex policy issues in a way that drives change and mobilises people to take action. You ll be responsible for delivering and developing our fortnightly email newsletter for campaigning supporters, called Action for Nature, working in close collaboration with the Campaigns team. You have your own experience of campaigning, be politically engaged, follow the news agenda, and be able to respond to emerging situations. You ll be responsible for ensuring the RSPB's tone of voice, house style and brand expression are consistently reflected across the RSPB s communications channels - and particularly in our campaigning voice. You ll be an advocate for the section, championing the RSPB s brand, tone of voice, values and processes with internal and external stakeholders to achieve buy-in. Essential skills, knowledge and experience Evidence of strong, accurate and persuasive writing skills. Campaigning experience, in a work, personal, or voluntary capacity. Interest in nature conservation. Proven ability to take complex policy issues and present them in a way that inspires people to take action. Proven ability to write engaging copy for a range of audiences, from RSPB members and potential supporters to politicians. Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail. Flexibility to react to emerging situations and adjust communications where necessary. Confidence to influence peers and colleagues and take a decisive approach to reconciling conflicting feedback from stakeholders. Experience in presenting creative rationale to achieve buy-in from colleagues. Excellent understanding and knowledge of communications channels and best practice in writing for each, including print, web, social, email, digital media and film. Experience of working in the non-profit sector. Closing date: 23:59, Monday 24th November 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 8 December 2025. 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.

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.