We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about improving life for both people and nature in Sussex, especially in disadvantaged communities.
About Brighton Permaculture Trust
We teach 30+ courses a year in permaculture, eco-building, orchard management and food-growing. We plant 100 trees each year in school and community orchards. We save 30 tonnes of locally grown fruit from going to waste and turn it into delicious juice, cider, crumble and jams.
We run over 450 volunteering sessions a year, giving our volunteers opportunities to connect with nature and learn new skills.
We manage a permaculture demonstration plot, Racehill Community Orchard and several other small orchards for the benefit of wildlife and the community. We are in the process of acquiring stewardship of a small plot of woodland in central Brighton that will be managed as an urban oasis for wildlife.
Our Permaculture ethics are central to everything we do:
Earthcare – enhancing natural resources and biodiversity; celebrating seasons
Peoplecare – valuing diversity, embracing differences; supporting health and well-being by connecting people to nature and to healthy food
Fairshare – inspiring people to create solutions for sharing resources wisely, today and for future generations.
This job was previously advertised as a CEO position. We had some great applicants but we are still looking for the right person for this role. Following feedback, we have redesigned the job and removed some of the operational responsibilities.
Renaming the job as ‘Charity Manager’ feels more in keeping with our small team and collaborative approach.
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: Three days per week (can be worked flexibly)
Key responsibilities:
- Figurehead and ambassador for the organisation. Willing to be available for interviews and talks.
- Decision maker. Brighton Permaculture Trust has always been a collaborative organisation but there will be times when quick or difficult decisions are needed.
- Setting budgets and monitoring finances. Draft budgets for our financial year July 2024 to June 2025 are in place.
- Writing/assisting with funding bids.
- Formal reporting to the Trustees quarterly, plus monthly opportunities to meet with the Trustees for support, collaboration and feedback.
- Leading monthly meetings with the operational managers. Operational managers cover each key area: Scrumped in Sussex, Community Orchards, Brighton Permaculture Trust Sites, Courses & Events and Admin/Compliance.
- One-to-one meetings with operational managers, key contractors and volunteers as required. These will be online or on-site.
- Supporting the wider team to agree on SMART targets for each project and deliver on our strategic goals.
- Attending Brighton Permaculture Trust Apple Days events (currently 3 Sundays per year).
- Being the main point of contact for key relationships, including major donors, funders, partner organisations and Brighton & Hove City Council.
- Presenting our year’s achievements to the members at our AGM.
- Line management of 3-5 operational managers as these roles move to long-term contracts
- Representing the Trust at assorted, infrequent external meetings and events would be desirable and require some flexibility in days/times worked.
How to apply:
- See the full version of the Job Description by clicking here
- To apply you will need to send us your CV and a Cover Letter, showing how you meet the Key Competencies outlined in the Job Description. Applications without both will not be considered.
- Send your application via email to Christian (click here to show email address) no later than 5 pm on Monday 13th May 2024.
Closing date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 5 pm
Interviews:
First interview: Monday 20 May 2024 at Stanmer Park, Brighton BN1 9PZ
Second interview: Thursday 23 May 2024, online
Further information:
Contact Christian via email (click here to show email address) for more information and to arrange an informal chat with a trustee.