Vacancies

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Children and Young People’s Officer to join our team!

We are at an exciting time in our organisation where we are keen to explore new opportunities to develop our youth and education offer. This role will be responsible for delivering our existing, highly successful youth and family groups (Nature Tots 0-5, Nature Adventurers 6-12 and Urban Wild 13-16), as well as supporting us with the development of our wider youth offer.  

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with youth work/forest schools/bushcraft experience and who has strong connections with other youth and education providers in York. Experience of group facilitation is essential for the success of this role. 

For more details please read the role recruitment pack. 

Contract Type
This role is initially for a 1-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on funding. 

Hours
21-28 hours per week (negotiable). This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.

 Salary
£ 26,109 per annum FTE. Actual amount will depend on agreed hours.

Working pattern

Negotiable.  There will be an expectation that this role will include some weekly early evening work to facilitate groups, and occasional weekend work by prior agreement. 

Application Process
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter and an EDI form to eliza@stnicks.org.uk. 

If you would like to find out more about St Nicks or the role before applying, we welcome an informal conversation with our Nature Based Wellbeing Manager, Anna. To book a call please email anna@stnicks.org.uk. 

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Monday 27 April at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 5 May / Wednesday 6 May 

 

We are seeking a Green Social Prescriber (GSP) to provide 1:1 support to connect participants with nature-based activities to improve their mental and physical health, and to help them feel safer when accessing green space around York. 

The ideal person will be caring, enthusiastic and highly organised, experienced in supporting people with multiple or complex needs. You’ll be committed to empowering people, with strong communication skills and an ability to work independently to get this pilot project off the ground. 

For more details on the role, please read the Green Social Prescriber recruitment pack.

Contract Type
This role is initially for a 1-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on future funding being available.  

Hours
21 -28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.

Salary
£ 26,788 FTE per annum (reduced pro-rata for part time hours) 

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

If you would like to find out more about St Nicks or the role before applying, we welcome an informal conversation with Anna Perrett (Nature-Based Wellbeing Manager). To book a call please email anna@stnicks.org.uk.

 Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Monday 27 April at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 5 May / Wednesday 6 May 

 

Nature Connections volunteer role is a new and exciting opportunity to assist the Nature Based Wellbeing (NBW) team in facilitating and delivering a full programme of nature-based group activities and providing support to the participants accessing these groups. 

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in the benefits of nature connection to enhance wellbeing with good levels of communication skills, including active listening and empathy, and with the ability to get along with people from all backgrounds.

You will gain training and experience in co-facilitating and developing nature-based activities, confidence and skills in managing group dynamics and maintaining the safety and comfort of individuals participating in peer-support groups in a collaborative and supportive team.

For more details, please read the role description.

Volunteer Days
1-2 days per week (between Monday-Thursday).

We are looking for volunteers who are reliable and committed to attending scheduled sessions consistently.

Length of commitment

6-months (with possibility to extend)

To apply

Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and abilities match the role description to the NBW Manager anna@stnicks.org.uk by Wednesday 29 April.

Key Dates

Closing date: Wednesday 29th April at noon

Interviews: Tuesday 12th May 

 

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.

 

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.