Experience

Rewilding Britain

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Philanthropy Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Individual Giving Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2022

  Developing relationships with, and inspiring journeys for, key supporters through fundraising appeals, high value donors, legacies and In Memoriam giving.

• Volunteering Development Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for supporting staff to effectively promote, manage and expand volunteers’ involvement in the work of YWT in the South and West Regions of Yorkshire. This involves working with staff to ensure good practice in volunteer engagement, role development, recruitment, supervision and training. In addition to general volunteering, YWT run a scheme of 6-12 month placements for voluntary Trainees, which is supported and coordinated by this role. Working with staff and volunteers across a wide geographical area, including at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve near Doncaster, Stirley Community Farm near Huddersfield, promoting volunteering on South and West Nature Reserves, and volunteer engagement in Leeds, Barnsley and other areas as opportunities arise. This role also supports effective administration, efficiently handling volunteering enquiries, supporting volunteering communications (including updating of the YWT website and use of social media) and organising volunteering events. Show less



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership Development Officer for Devon and Cornwall

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2015

  Increasing the RSPB's face to face membership sales throughout Devon and Cornwall both individually and through my team. Based in Exeter and attending events across the South West to connect people with nature and the work of the RSPB; including festivals, local nature spots and tourist attractions. Managing a team of 2-4 staff (seasonal variation) and 2-6 volunteers across Devon and Cornwall at both third party recruitment sites and also at the RSPB's Land's End Date with Nature. This role also includes project work, volunteer management, event planning and training for both staff and volunteers as the regional People Engagement trainer. Show less

• Membership Development Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  Increasing the RSPB's face to face membership sales throughout Devon. Mainly working around Exeter at local events including shows, museums, town centers, local nature spots and tourist attractions.



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership Development Assistant

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  Increasing the RSPB's face to face membership sales throughout the Ribble area. Working at the RSPB's Marshside reserve and Ribble Discovery Centre as well as at local events including shows, museums, town centers, local nature spots and tourist attractions. Increasing the RSPB's face to face membership sales throughout the Ribble area. Working at the RSPB's Marshside reserve and Ribble Discovery Centre as well as at local events including shows, museums, town centers, local nature spots and tourist attractions.



Lancashire Wildlife Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Volunteering one day a week with the Environmental Education Team and as a Wildlife Watch leader. Volunteering one day a week with the Environmental Education Team and as a Wildlife Watch leader.



Buglife

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Volunteering one day a week remotely from home on a range of projects. Volunteering one day a week remotely from home on a range of projects.



Green Party of England and Wales

• United Kingdom
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Volunteering one day a week to develop a network of Young Greens across the region, particularly within the region's universities. Volunteering one day a week to develop a network of Young Greens across the region, particularly within the region's universities.



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer (International and Political Affairs Offices)

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Voluntary research project with the International Office. Detailed investigation into MEPs use of online media resources, such as Facebook, Twitter and websites, to interact with constituents and promote work. Initial research carried out shortly after new MEPs were elected then 12 months later a second investigation was carried out looking at whether online media was still being used after the election. Voluntary research project with the International Office. Detailed investigation into MEPs use of online media resources, such as Facebook, Twitter and websites, to interact with constituents and promote work. Initial research carried out shortly after new MEPs were elected then 12 months later a second investigation was carried out looking at whether online media was still being used after the election.



Durham University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Intern (Voluntary)

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Seven week research project investigating and modelling the effect of different landscape types on the potential migration rates of several species in response to climate change. Computer simulation of habitats and species movements. Supervised by Prof Brian Huntley. Seven week research project investigating and modelling the effect of different landscape types on the potential migration rates of several species in response to climate change. Computer simulation of habitats and species movements. Supervised by Prof Brian Huntley.



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Intern (Sustainable Development)

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Six weeks varied work within the Political Affairs, Campaigns, Economics and International offices at the RSPB headquarters. Answering members and staff email correspondence in the Campaigns office and compiling a feedback report after an organised members’ visit to lobby MPs. Representing the RSPB at the Game Fair, answering questions from the general public and assisting with an evening reception for guests including MPs for the Political Affairs and Events offices. Writing briefing reports on potential Green Tax campaigns for the Economics office and compiling a detailed directory of newly elected MEPs including committees, background interests and contact details for both the International and Political Affairs offices to identify possible lobbying targets. Show less



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residential Volunteer at Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2007

  Two weeks residential volunteering with work including path laying, habitat restoration, meeting RSPB members and helping to run stalls at summer membership events. Two weeks residential volunteering with work including path laying, habitat restoration, meeting RSPB members and helping to run stalls at summer membership events.



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer (Events and Media Office)

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2004

  Two weeks work experience at the RSPB headquarters in Bedfordshire. Work in the Media office included writing press releases and checking daily media for relevant news stories. Work within the Events office included writing a summary feedback report on member's experiences at the Society’s AGM and assisting with organising a conference for the Conservation directorate to encourage new ideas and teamwork. Two weeks work experience at the RSPB headquarters in Bedfordshire. Work in the Media office included writing press releases and checking daily media for relevant news stories. Work within the Events office included writing a summary feedback report on member's experiences at the Society’s AGM and assisting with organising a conference for the Conservation directorate to encourage new ideas and teamwork.