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.

 

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.

Trustee (multiple vacancies)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Board of Trustees. The trustee role at St Nicks is a voluntary (unpaid) position. It provides an opportunity to give something back to the local community and use your skills and experience to make a meaningful difference to the environment and the lives of others.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about people, planet and nature, and have an interest in the role that a local organisation can play in positive climate action  We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with a background/experience in:

  • finance
  • building development
  • education/youth engagement
  • fundraising

 

If you do not have direct experience in the above, we still want to hear from you!

Please read the trustee role description above then complete and submit a CV and short covering letter detailing why you would like to be a trustee to chair@stnicks.org.uk by 17th August.

Nature-Based Wellbeing volunteers

Nature Connections volunteer role 

An 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. This voluntary post will require a basic DBS check: St Nicks will complete this with the post holder.

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 and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager: anna@stnicks.org.uk 

 

 

Nature-Based Wellbeing Youth Group volunteers 

An exciting chance to assist the Nature Based Wellbeing (NBW) team in facilitating and delivering a full programme of nature-based youth activities and providing support to the children and young people accessing these groups. 

You will gain experience in developing and delivering age-appropriate nature-based activities for groups of children and young people, to enhance their wellbeing, develop their confidence and skills, and capture their imagination through fun activities that help them connect to the natural world and live more sustainably.

For more details, please read the role description. These voluntary posts will require an enhanced DBS check: St Nicks will complete these with the post holders.

Sessions:

We are looking for volunteers to support with one or both of the following groups:

  • Nature Tots sessions for pre-school aged children (0-5 years) running on Mondays 1.30-3pm starting Monday 6 July.
  • Nature Adventurers after school sessions are for primary-aged children (5-11 years) starting Wednesday 1st July 4-5.30pm. (Note – as the sessions are term-time only, we’ll run three before the start of the summer holidays (on Wed 1 July, Wed 8 July and Wed 15 July) and then re-start again in September from Wed 9 September).

 

To apply

Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager: anna@stnicks.org.uk