JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you interested in doing something to help the environment? To raise awareness of the issues and support action to improve it?

The Environment Centre is at the forefront of collective action in Swansea. The role of Trustee is interesting and rewarding and our work has never been more urgent. It’s a fantastic time to join The Environment Centre Board ensuring that the charity is fully focused on the biggest challenges we face.

Our Board members are able to utilise their skills to make a real difference. We are actively seeking people with experience of youth engagement, volunteering or fundraising and those that are active in the local environmental network.

We understand the huge range of skills that people have to offer and how different experiences can benefit us, and are committed to supporting you in a welcoming and encouraging environment. We are keen to represent the amazing diversity of Swansea on our Board.

The Environment Centre is striving to improve the balance of representation on the Board and welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and people across all age ranges. We want to actively involve younger generations to develop and deliver our services.

The Environment Centre is a growing charity, we are adding more and more environmental projects, events and outreach to our portfolio, and we are looking for Trustees with the same level of ambition to help us grow.

If you are committed, if you work positively and collaboratively when faced with challenges, and if you share in our passion for environmental issues, then please apply to join our Board as a Trustee.

Please contact office@environmentcentre.org.uk to receive our Recruitment Booklet for prospective Trustees, the Trustee Recruitment Application Form and accompanying declarations.

We encourage you to get in touch with any queries you have, come visit us at the Centre or arrange to talk to other trustees or our Centre Manager if you’d like.

Voluntary Treasurer

About Us: The Environment Centre, a community hub in Swansea, has been promoting environmental action for 25 years. We support individuals in making sustainable changes and taking community action.

Role Purpose: Oversee the Centre's financial health, reporting regularly to the Board.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Finance Manager to prepare and manage the annual budget.

Participate in monthly Finance Sub-Group meetings and bi-monthly Board meetings.

Review monthly financial reconciliations.

Assist in preparing annual accounts and attend the Annual General Meeting.

Advise on financial aspects of grants, funding, and revenue-generating activities.

Commitment: 3-6 hours per month, with activities at the Centre and remotely.

Support:

Induction and mentoring.

Networking opportunities with trustees, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements:

Essential: Financial management skills, accountancy knowledge, and strong communication.

Desirable: Board experience, knowledge of the voluntary sector, and environmental interest.

Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, 6th October 2024. Send applications to office@environmentcentre.org.uk or fill in the application online or post to Finance and Resources Manager, The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY.

With The BIG Climate Leap Project

We are looking for a motivated Project Officer to undertake Environmental Assessments of a cohort of community groups and help them establish accompanying action plans.

The commitment is 14 hours per week for an initial 6 month period, with the potential for an extension.

We are looking for someone who is methodical, has previous administration experience including documenting information and feedback, has a broad understanding of how our activities impact the environment and is keen to undergo development and training.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification and Roles and Responsibilities detailed in Role Description.

Apply by email to rhian@environmentcentre.org.uk.

Hard copies can be sent to: Centre Manager, The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY.

The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 11th November

We expect interviews to take place on Friday 15th November