Are you passionate about preserving the beauty and vitality of UK songbird populations? Do you have expertise in fundraising, communications, scientific research, ornithology, or ecology? If so, we invite you to consider joining our Board of Trustees at SongBird Survival (SBS) and contribute to our vital mission.
At SBS, we are dedicated to safeguarding the diverse array of songbirds that grace our countryside, gardens and skies. Founded in 2000, our charity has been at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness about declining songbird populations and to develop evidence-based solutions to reverse this trend.
Why Join Us?
As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of our charity and ensuring that our initiatives have a meaningful impact on songbird conservation. This is an exciting time to join us, as we embark on new scientific research programmes and enhance our communications activities to increase our influence and awareness nationally.
We’re looking for Trustees who:
We are committed to promoting diversity within our board to foster better decision-making and effectiveness. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly younger candidates, and those with expertise in fundraising, communications, scientific research, ornithology, or ecology.
What we offer:
Applications to become a Trustee are currently closed
Do you love birds and wildlife? Are you passionate about making a difference in the world?
Do you have excellent communication and administrative skills?
If so, we are looking for a Fundraising & Supporter Care Assistant to join our team in Diss, Norfolk.
As Fundraising & Supporter Care Assistant you will be the first point of contact for all supporters who contact us by phone, email or post. You will provide a high level of service and support, ensuring that every supporter feels valued and appreciated. You will also be responsible for administering day-to-day supporter and member activity, including banking, thanking and recording using our Donorfy database.
You will have the opportunity to support the delivery of fundraising activity and campaigns, building relationships and developing new initiatives. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who is proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.
This is a part time position working 20 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) as part of a job share.
How to apply:
Applicants are invited to email their CV with a covering letter that explains how you meet the criteria in this job description and why you are a good fit for SongBird Survival to:
HR@songbird-survival.org.uk
Email subject line: Fundraising and Supporter Care Assistant +[name and surname)
Closing Date: Midday on 23rd September 2024
Interviews will be held on: 2nd October 2024
Full application pack and job description here
We are not currently accepting proposals for short-term projects but continue to check our website and social media for updates.
We are funding several PhD studentships at different universities across the UK, you can view our past and present research projects here.
Closed projects:
Fully-funded 3.5 year PhD studentship on endocrine disrupting chemicals in waterways and the impact on the survival and breeding success of hirundines
For more information on the project, please download the background information and application form below:
PhD proposal application form
Request for PhD proposal project context and additional information
Request for proposals for this project closed at 9am on 31st January 2024
Please submit the proposal form via email to our research and engagement manager charlotte@songbird-survival.org.uk.
Join our team and help us to save songbirds by supporting our members, fundraising, researching, or improving our social media channels.
Thank you so much!
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