We’re looking for a committed Natural Heritage Officer to help protect and enhance our natural environment for future generations. As a Natural Heritage Officer you will be in a unique position to support the planning and delivery of nature conservation works, including securing a baseline understanding of natural heritage across Scottish Wildlife Trust’s newest and largest wildlife reserve. More information about Inverbroom can be found here and on our Reserves page Inverbroom ¦ Scottish Wildlife Trust

About the Role

You will work closely with the project team, the post holder will undertake practical conservation and reserve management tasks, carrying out standardised reserve checks (including access infrastructure and fence surveys and tree safety inspections) and delivering remedial works either directly or with contractors when appropriate. The role will also develop and deliver public engagement activities and volunteering opportunities such as volunteer work parties and citizen science events, to connect people with Inverbroom’s natural heritage..

About You

You’ll bring:

• ·Relevant degree or N/SVQ Level 3 / 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience relating to countryside management.
• Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling small trees. CS 30 and 31 or willingness to undergo qualification. • Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in strimmer and brushcutter operations or willingness to undergo qualification. Certificate for trailer, all-terrain vehicles or willingness to undergo qualification.
• 2 years of planning and delivering practical conservation work.
• 2 years of volunteer supervision & management, including designing and delivering events &/or activities.
• Demonstrable experience in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation.
• Good natural history skills and a knowledge of the species and habitats found in Scotland.
• Health & Safety legislation/procedures relating to outdoor working.

Why Join Us?

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects.

For more information regarding aspects of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

Main Purpose of Job

Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.

Position in Organisation

Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research

• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders

• Create reports and other communications to funders

• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)

• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)

• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems

• Strong written skills

• A creative and lateral thinker

• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident

• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (desirable)

Thank you for your interest in a Board Trustee role with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Could you play a part in what comes next for us, and share our passion for the journey ahead?

As Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we are stepping confidently into the future and building on nearly 50 years of impact as Sustrans, an organisation that helped pioneer the UK’s sustainable travel movement. From the creation of the Bristol-Bath path to the National Cycle Network, School Streets and beyond, our legacy is one of bold ideas, practical delivery, and lasting change.

Now, with a new name and renewed purpose, we’re more ambitious than ever. Our purpose is simple: To make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle, because it changes everything. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our world.

This is an exciting time for Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. We have launched a new 5-year strategy and placed the charity on a financially sustainable footing. And looking ahead to 2050, our aims for the National Cycle Network are bold:

• Fix it – A seamless, safe and stunning national network.
• Love it – A network embraced by local communities.
• Green it – One that restores nature and connects us to it.
• Connect it – Linking people, places and transport options.

We are building a people-powered movement; one that empowers millions, makes active travel a right not a privilege, and inspires unstoppable political will.

We are now seeking two new Trustees to join our Board at this pivotal time. In addition to working at Board level, you will have substantial experience in at least ONE of the following three areas:

• Post-strategy implementation / organisational effectiveness
• Sustainable travel / Walking, wheeling, cycling / public transport
• Fundraising / philanthropic giving / income generation

About The Yard:

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families with ambitions to support over 3000 children and young people.

We offer play, respite and family support from our adventure play centres in Edinburgh, Dundee, Fife and Glasgow.

About the role:

As Fundraising & Communications Assistant, you will work to achieve our charitable objectives by supporting the Fundraising & Communications Team to raise the profile of The Yard across Scotland.

You will provide key administrative and stewarding support to the Fundraising Team and day-to-day financial fundraising administration.

And support our Communications Manager by gathering and creating content for both internal and external communications.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Researching, planning and writing small-to-medium funding applications to trusts, foundations and other funders

• Building relationships with donors and working closely with our other assistant to ensure consistent support across all income streams

• Supporting our Communications Manager in managing our media storage platform

If you are inspired by our ethos and excited to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is highly committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience in a fundraising or administrative role

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• A positive attitude and a friendly, approachable manner

• Excellent organisational skills

• An ability to work effectively as part of a team