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Administrator Reference: OCT Location: RSPB Franchises Lodge SP5 - Hybrid Home based Contract: Fixed Term, 3 months (until the end of March 2026) Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Flexible Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Cameron's Cottage is the RSPB's residential centre for young people, located within the stunning woodlands at RSPB Franchises Lodge in the New Forest. The small and dedicated team is passionate about connecting young people to nature. We are seeking a well-organised, communicative team member to provide comprehensive administrative support to both Cameron s Cottage, and the reserve team, in facilitating the fulfilment of bookings and an effective working environment. Regular tasks include, liaising with group leaders, keeping bookings and finance documents updated, arranging meetings, coordinating deliveries, arranging contractors for routine maintenance and assisting with marketing & promotion. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint). Knowledge of document management and team collaboration tools. Knowledge of budget management terminology and processes. Experience of billing software for invoices, purchase orders etc. Organisational and time management skills. Proactive approach to problem solving. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person. Able to organise meetings events and take bookings and coordinate all aspects of the logistics to ensure things run smoothly. Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities. Prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand. Experience of working in an office or customer care environment in an administrative role. Proactive approach to all tasks, making the most of all booking/marketing opportunities. Additional Information: This is a part-time, fixed-term role for 3 months until the end of March 2026. 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. As this role is dependent on funding, any subsequent contract extension may be fewer hours. The role is 22.5 hours per week, which can be conducted flexibly. Although this role is mainly home-based, there will be a requirement to attend on-site meetings periodically. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 16th November 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position week commencing 1st 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. This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. 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. 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, 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.

We are looking for a Finance Officer for the LIFE Raft project - Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow: Removing invasive non-native ferrets and rats from the Rathlin Island SPA, Northern Ireland. Finance Officer LIFE Raft Reference: OCT Location: Co. Antrim / Rathlin Island Contract: Fixed term, 15 months Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week Salary: £27,123 click apply for full job details

Junior UX / UI Designer Reference: SEP (Apply online only) Location: Flexible in UK Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance The RSPB s digital estate is vital to our mission to create a world where wildlife, wild places and all people thrive. From rallying people together to speak up for nature, to inspiring a love of wildlife, to raising the income that pays for our conservation work in the UK and around the world. Working together with our Senior UX/UI Designer, in a wider team of Service Designers, User researchers and Business Analysts (as part of probably the biggest tech team in conservation) you ll play a key role in shaping our digital experiences and evangelising a user-centred approach throughout the organisation. Together we ll develop a deeper understanding of our users needs, motivations, and pains, explore a range of creative solutions, and deliver desirable, engaging experiences. On a day-to-day basis you'll be working closely with our web team, designing new templates and components, and using insights from testing tools to enhance and optimise our web product. You'll use your excellent design skills to support the wider service design team by co-designing new concepts and services and providing advice on best practice. You ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers, contribute ideas, and see your work make a real impact. Key responsibilities include: Understanding User Needs: Conducting research to gather insights about users and their behaviours. Designing User Interfaces in Figma: Assisting with creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock ups that enhance usability and aesthetics. Collaboration: Working with other UX designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that products meet user and business goals. Testing and Iteration: Testing designs for usability and making adjustments based on user feedback. Continuous Learning: Keeping up to date with design trends and best practices to improve user experience. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: A collaborative, friendly communicator who enjoys engaging with users and stakeholders. Passionate about design thinking, with strong soft skills and a user-first mindset. Confident in challenging assumptions, validating ideas, and testing solutions using both qualitative and quantitative data. Able to interpret user behaviour through analytics tools to inform design decisions. Solid understanding of design principles, with strong visual design skills and a knack for creating seamless, intuitive interactions. Comfortable sharing work early, seeking feedback, and iterating based on user input. Experienced in validating designs through user testing and refining based on insights. A great attention to detail and willingness to learn Nice to have: Experience with A/B testing software Basic HTML, CSS and some JS knowledge Miro or experience with another collaborative tool Knowledge of how a CMS works What we offer: 34 days leave Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working arrangements. Collaborative, supportive team environment Additional information: This is a Permanent, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week. Good news! You can work from anywhere in the UK. We ll provide you with all the tech and software to help you do your job from home and, with our wide network of reserves and offices, you ll never be far from an opportunity for hot desking. You ll also need to be prepared to travel occasionally for meet ups with the rest of our awesome team, to get involved in workshops and so you can get a better understanding of our vast and diverse organisation. Closing date: 23:59, Friday 24th October 2025 Please note that we are actively recruiting for this post and reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications are received. 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 eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. Please also provide a link to your portfolio showcasing your design process and projects (personal, academic, or professional) 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.