Engagement Manager, Denmark Farm Conservation Centre

Shared Earth Trust; Lampeter; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative charity organization is seeking a passionate Engagement Manager to enhance community awareness about nature. This role involves developing educational programs and promoting events at a beautiful nature reserve. The successful candidate will lead fundraising efforts, ensuring the sustainability of impactful projects. Join a dedicated team committed to environmental education and sustainability, where your contributions will make a significant difference. This part-time position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work closely with nature enthusiasts in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and promoting educational events.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote courses and events at Denmark Farm.
• Lead fundraising activities for new projects.

Skills

Fundraising

Event Promotion

Environmental Education

Course Development

Education

Relevant Degree

Experience in Conservation

Job description

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a nature reserve and education centre, which is run by the Shared Earth Trust charity. The 40 acre site provides trails, public access, eco-friendly holiday accommodation, volunteering and training courses in conservation and natural crafts. All surpluses generated by these activities are fed back to our charity, which promotes an awareness and connection with nature, and delivers environmental education.

The Engagement Manager role offers an opportunity for a committed individual to raise awareness of the importance of nature with local and wider audiences. The responsibilities include developing and promoting courses, events, and activities that take place at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre and liaising with tutors. Within the developing areas of environmental sustainability and the well-being aspects of connecting with nature, there is scope for the right candidate to introduce new courses and events to the existing programme.

The successful candidate will also lead on fundraising activities to support new projects and contribute to the financial sustainability of the organisation (see application pack here for full job description)

The Engagement Manager will work closely with three colleagues in a small team of part time employees. (The three other posts in the team cover Facilities, Finance and Management of the Nature Reserve.)

About this post:

• A permanent post
• Part time 0.6 FTE (equivalent of three days per week)
• Involves flexible hours working
• Salary of £27,320 per annum (pro rata)
• Option to join a pension scheme
• Reports directly to the Board of Trustees of the Shared Earth Trust

Please submit a CV including qualifications, work experience and details of two referees, and a letter of application.

The letter of application should not exceed 2 pages and must cover the following questions:

• Why are you a suitable candidate for this post?
• How do your experience and skills meet the requirements of the post?
• What attracts you to working for the Shared Earth Trust charity at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre?

Your completed application should be submitted by email to [e-mail] by 12.00 noon on Tuesday 27th May 2025. Interviews will take place at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre during the week of 2nd June 2025. Interviews will be conducted in English. Questions prior to application can also be submitted to [e-mail]