Charity Jobs
Charity Jobs
- Orchard Events Coordinator
- Education Co-ordinator
- Fundraising Manager
- Seasonal Fruit Collection Tour Guides
- Seasonal Tractor Driver
- Seasonal Harvest Workers
Orchard Events Co-ordinator full-time
Employer: Brogdale Collections www.brogdalecollections.org
Hours required: 40 hrs p/w including regular weekend work during the open season (April-October) permanent contract
Location: Faversham, Kent
Salary: £25,000 p.a.
The Role
Working as part of the operations team you will lead the administration and delivery of seasonal orchard based activities including daily tours, children’s activities, rural courses and seasonal events. In this orchards events co-ordinator role you will engage with the charity’s daily visitors and ensure the smooth and safe running of the venue as a public attraction.
Orchard Events co-ordinator responsibilities will amongst other duties include:
- Day to day running of the Tours office, function spaces and shop
- Dealing with daily customer enquiries regarding visits, fruit sales, events and activities
- Administering online bookings for group visits, courses and activities
- Co-ordinate the planning, set up and delivery of all orchard based events (therefore some physical work will be required)
- Supporting and working alongside committed staff and volunteers as part of a team
About You
As an Orchard Events Co-ordinator, in addition to having values and behaviours that match our own, you will ideally have the following:
Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point
- Experience in using WordPress, Mail Chimp, Illustrator & InDesign within a business context
- Excellent English literacy skills and ability to articulate self
- Able to work both in a team and individually
- Plan & manage their own time to ensure delivery of KPI’s and SMART targets
- Able to complete physical tasks including work at height (on ladders), lifting, bending and twisting
- Accurate and on time results delivery
Experience & Qualifications
- Educated to Degree Level in tourism, charity or hospitality
- Two years’ experience of working in a customer facing environment
- Experience in planning & running public events
- Understanding of current legislation and health & safety requirements for public events
- A background in fundraising would be an advantage although is not a prerequisite
- Experience of managing multiple tasks to deadline and prioritising own workload
Benefits include:
- 20 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Paid DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Eligibility
All appointments are subject to:
- proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)
- a full and detailed employment history
Brogdale Collections
Brogdale Collections was founded as a Charity in 2008 to provide public access to and information about the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm. The most comprehensive and largest collection of temperate fruit varieties in the world.
We use the Collection as a basis for information, education and enjoyment regarding our heritage, environment and healthy lifestyles. Our key areas of focus are education, horticulture, the environment, diet and health.
As a self funded charity, we engage with the public through; daily orchard tours, tractor tours, fruit related festivals, seasonal events, school visits, summer activities for children and adult horticultural courses including pruning, grafting, orchard design and practical rural skills courses such as; foraging, wine-making and cider making.
Brogdale Farm is set in 160 acres of Kentish Orchards and provides an inspirational and pleasant working environment. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to start a career and gain valuable experience in an established rural visitor attraction.
To apply
If you believe you have the right values and behaviours for our charity, please send current CV along with a covering letter to: operations@brogdalecollections.org
Closing date for applications is 5th January 2022
Education Co-ordinator part-time
Employer: Brogdale Collections www.brogdalecollections.org
Hours required: 20-30 hours p/w including regular weekend work during the open season (April -October) permanent contract
Location: Faversham, Kent
Salary: £15 p/h
Overall Purpose
To increase the number of KS1 & 2 education visits to Brogdale, develop and build on the existing programme for education in line with the charity’s key objectives.
Reporting line
Reporting to Operations Manager
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Delivery of School Visit Days at Brogdale
- Provision of educational offering for children at Festivals & Events
- Promotion & delivery of school holidays activity days
- Prepare education material for key activities and projects
- Engagement with Schools in Kent and South London
Other Duties
- Dealing with general office, shop and email enquiries
- Upkeep of teacher information, lesson plans and booking forms.
- Marketing of children’s activities to educational institutions and the general public.
- Care and maintenance of Wildlife Garden, Weather Station & Music Garden
- Actively seek out opportunities within the education community to attract visitor’s all year round including holiday and kids clubs.
- Contribute to general duties when required at busy periods such as at festivals, events and harvest season.
Skills
- The ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to design work and activity sheets.
- Ability to maintain data eg schools database and produce reports on results.
- Creativity to develop interesting and engaging activities for the education days.
- Able to carry out physical and practical tasks that form part of the farm general responsibilities
Interpretation Skills
This post requires effective communication with both children and adults, confidence in managing large groups of children aged 5 and upwards and the ability to manage teacher and tutor expectations. The post holder will be required to maintain the high standard of customer feedback already achieved.
Experience & Qualifications
Experience leading and working with children in an education setting and educated to NVQ Level 2 or above.
It would be an advantage to have a teaching qualification although this is not a prerequisite.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check before the post is formally offered.
Brogdale Collections
Brogdale Collections is a Charity that supports the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm. We provide daily visits, group tours, events, educations visits and horticultural courses. Other fundraising efforts include the hiring of meeting rooms, team building days and parties. The Charity offers the opportunity to contribute to education in fruit and farming, sustainably and climate change. Brogdale is set in 160 acres of Kentish Orchards and provides an inspirational and pleasant working environment. This is an ideal opportunity for fruit industry, horticulturalists or farming individuals to support a specialist visitor attraction.
Job Description
The role will include a variety of tasks including;
- Daily guided walks of the fruit collections
- Dealing with customer fruit enquiries and offering advise
- Delivering talks on fruit to local clubs and societies
- Leading private group tours for international industry associations
- Supporting our season of festivals & events
Skills Required
This individual should have a good knowledge and understanding of fruit growing. Enthusiasm to deliver a varied and interesting tour of the collections. Customer service experience or languages would be an advantage. Training will be provided in the role.
Personal Qualities
A confident, professional attitude and a well presented individual. Reliability and good time keeping are essential.
Qualifications Required
GCSE’s in Maths and English at Grade C or above
Other considerations
Weekend work is essential and some physical work will be required inside and outside. Interested candidates should consider our location and their travel arrangements to and from work in advance of making an application.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to: operations@brogdalecollections.org
Closing date for applications is 20th February 2022
Fundraising Manager
Employer: Brogdale Collections www.brogdalecollections.org
Hours required: 2 days per week
Location: Work remotely / work from home
Salary: Up to 30k p.a. pro rata
Job Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self-motivated fundraising professional to manage the fundraising operation at an innovative and rapidly developing Charity located in Faversham, Kent.
Home-based and primarily with a focus on Trusts & Foundations (though other income streams will be utilised), the Fundraising Manager will take the Charity to the next level following a period of successful fundraising.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Charites objectives and development plans. The development plans aim to enhance the visitor experience, public access and information about the National Fruit Collection.
Reporting Line
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Key Areas of Responsibility Develop a fundraising strategy in order to meet fundraising targets
Identify and write successful funding bids to appropriate grant making Trusts and Foundations
Prepare reports to Trusts and Foundations who have made awards
Research, collate and analyse data that allows for the identification of other fundraising income streams e.g. major and individual donors, corporate sponsorship, community and events
Retain and develop new and existing relationships with supporters and funders.
Maintain accurate record keeping of all charitable donations received.
Develop a thorough knowledge of the work of Brogdale Collections
Prepare and deliver presentations
Prepare and write press releases, project sheets and other fundraising materials
Ensure fundraising activity is carried out in accordance with current good practice, regulations and the law.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Trustees or Operation Manager.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point.
- Good public relations and networking skills
- Excellent English literacy skills
- Able to work both collaboratively and on own initiative
- Innovative and creative
- Plan & manage time to ensure delivery of KPI’s.
- Accurate reporting to meet deadlines
Experience & Qualifications
- 3 years minimum of Trust & Foundation fundraising experience
- Experience in successfully making grant applications
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience in working with other income streams e.g. individuals, corporate…
- Educated to Degree Level
- Experience in preparing reports, maintaining records and database activities
- A background in event management is desirable though not essential.
- Experience of managing multiple tasks to deadlines and prioritising own workload.
- Knowledge of fundraising best practice, legal requirements and health & safety relating to events and community fundraising
- Full Drivers Licence
Please be aware some weekend work will be required.
To apply for this role
A cover letter, addressed to the Operations Manager, of no more than two A4 pages setting out the following:
- Why you are applying
- How your skills and experience meets the job description
- What you would bring to the role that is special
- An example of a fundraising project that you have been involved in that you are most proud about (preferably an application to a Trust or Foundation, though one from another income stream is acceptable)
A copy of your current CV
Please send your CV with a covering letter to: operations@brogdalecollections.org
Closing date: 5th January 2022
Seasonal Fruit Collection Tour Guides
Employer: Brogdale Collections www.brogdalecollections.org
Hours required: Flexible hours from April to October
Location: Faversham, Kent
Start: April 2022
Salary: NMW per hour
Brogdale Collections
Brogdale Collections is a Charity that supports the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm. We provide daily visits, group tours, events, educations visits and horticultural courses. Other fundraising efforts include the hiring of meeting rooms, team building days and parties. The Charity offers the opportunity to contribute to education in fruit and farming, sustainably and climate change. Brogdale is set in 160 acres of Kentish Orchards and provides an inspirational and pleasant working environment. This is an ideal opportunity for fruit industry, horticulturalists or farming individuals to support a specialist visitor attraction.
Job Description
The role will include a variety of tasks including;
- Daily guided walks of the fruit collections
- Dealing with customer fruit enquiries and offering advise
- Delivering talks on fruit to local clubs and societies
- Leading private group tours for international industry associations
- Supporting our season of festivals & events
Skills Required
This individual should have a good knowledge and understanding of fruit growing. Enthusiasm to deliver a varied and interesting tour of the collections. Customer service experience or languages would be an advantage. Training will be provided in the role.
Personal Qualities
A confident, professional attitude and a well presented individual. Reliability and good time keeping are essential.
Qualifications Required
GCSE’s in Maths and English at Grade C or above
Other considerations
Weekend work is essential and some physical work will be required inside and outside. Interested candidates should consider our location and their travel arrangements to and from work in advance of making an application.
Please email CV’s to operations@brogdalecollections.org
Seasonal part-time Tractor Driver
It is a driving requirement for this role that you have a full manual driving licence, be over 21 and have held your full driving licence for at least one year
Hours: varied – weekends included
During the summer months we provide tractor trailer rides for our visitors, groups and school sessions using our custom made 30 seater trailer.
Duties include:
- Hitching up the trailer safely
- Helping our visitors load and disembark safely
- Assisting with wheelchair access
- Pulling the trailer around the farm for 1-2 hour tours of the National Fruit Collection
- Keeping the tractor & trailer clean and safe
Benefits include:
- paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Paid DBS check
- Contributory pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
Eligibility – All appointments are subject to:
- proof of eligibility to work in the UK
- an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer)
- a full and detailed employment history
To be considered for the position, please send a CV and covering letter to: office@brogdalecollections.org
Seasonal Harvest Workers
Brogdale Collections are recruiting experienced harvest workers to help us bring in the cherries, plums, apples, pears and quince. You will join a team of workers and volunteers who cover a range of duties including picking, packing and storage.
All tasks involve manual work including working at height on ladders, lifting, bending and twisting.
As well as harvesting fruit for public sales we provide fruit for school visits, tastings, local charities and food banks.
Some roles will include driving farm vehicles, including a tractor therefore you will require a full driving licence, be over 21 and have held your full driving licence for at least 1 year.
Work is required Monday to Friday from 8.30am but for reasons of crop, weather and demand, work cannot always be promised. Pickers are paid either an hourly rate or on a piecework basis. Holiday pay is accrued for each day worked and is paid at the end of your employment.
Please check your eligibility to work in the UK first then complete the application form. We will only contact you if you are eligible to work in the UK and we have work for you.
If you would like to apply, please download and complete an application form here and return it to; office@brogdalecollections.org
Brogdale Collections is a Kent charity that provides public access to the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Farm, near Faversham. The National Fruit Collection is the largest collection of temperate fruits in the world. Brogdale Collections is a Charity supporting the long term sustainable future for the living collections at Brogdale Farm and providing education to the public.
The National Fruit Collection is one of the largest fruit collections in the world and is located at Brogdale Farm, near Faversham, Kent.
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