Current Vacancies

You will work alongside the site manager to assist in the delivery of projects within the aims of The Ecology Centre. This is a practical, hands on role with emphasis on practical outdoor maintenance. You will work on a mixed site that includes grassland, garden & woodland. You will also be expected to lead and work alongside volunteer groups which will have a wide range of support needs.

Like many charities, effective fundraising is the life-blood of supporting the sustainability of our

charity such that we can achieve our vision and mission. We are therefore looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and operational teams to design and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the charity. You will bring your knowledge and experience to ensure the charity has effective processes in place to execute successful fundraising campaigns (including grant writing and development and management of partnerships). In doing so, you will play a key role in helping to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its objectives in the immediate and long term.

We are looking for an individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity

and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that

complements those of our existing Trustees.

We are looking for an individual with attention to detail and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a

skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.

We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values.

What will you be doing?

Along with our existing, dedicated Board of Trustees, you will help to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its mission.

This is a voluntary role and, though we ask that Board members are able to devote approximately 3-5 hours per week to the charity’s work, we work in a respectful environment that is scalable to your individual circumstances.