Vacancies

Why not join a vibrant and engaged team who like to make a difference and have fun! At St Nicks, we pride ourselves on being straightforward, while following our passions about what we do and how we deliver it to our communities. If that doesn’t convince you, take a look at our “Meet the Team” section to hear what our people say about why they work here!

Fundraiser

We are seeking a motivated and experienced fundraiser to join our team. This is a new role for the organisation, and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a good level of experience in fundraising who can support us to develop our unrestricted income, both by hitting the ground running with fundraising activity as well as helping to shape the future of fundraising for St Nicks by supporting with the development of a fundraising strategy.

Contract Type
This role is initially for a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on the success of the role.
Hours
21-28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.
Salary
£30,000 per annum pro-rata

For more details on the role, please read the fundraiser recruitment pack.


Application Process
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter to centre@stnicks.org.uk detailing how you meet the criterial outlined in the person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 1st September 2025

If you would like to find out more about St Nicks or the fundraiser role before applying, we welcome an informal conversation with our CEO, Vicky. To book a call please email chiefexec@stnicks.org.uk.

Volunteer Park Ranger x 2

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, aiming to gain experience in nature conservation for a six-month term. St Nicks, “The green heart of York”, is located on a 24-acre Local Nature Reserve (LNR) former landfill site which boasts a mosaic of habitats and over 2000 species of wildlife. As Volunteer Park Rangers, the role will provide a range of tasks, from practical management, and leading diverse groups of volunteers through to recording and monitoring local wildlife. There may also be opportunities to work on other sites as part of the St Nicks Green Corridors York Project, depending on the availability of the applicants. Ongoing support and training will be provided throughout the duration of this role; an exciting opportunity to gain experience within the sector. For testimonials about this role and to find out how it helped others progress in their career, you can have a look on our Volunteer Park Ranger webpage.

Workdays: 2 days per week minimum – Tuesdays & Wednesdays with additional opportunities depending on applicant availability.

Application deadline: Monday the 8th of September, 12pm

More info and to apply: Please find the role description and application at the bottom of this page. To apply, please send a completed application form to david@stnicks.org.uk

Interview date: Tuesday the 7th of October

Start date: Tuesday the 28th of October

(Please ensure you are available for the interview date and start date before applying)