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Jobs
Northern Roots is a small, friendly and inclusive team that prioritizes connection to nature and each other. As the project grows, so will our team.
Fundraising Lead, Northern Roots
Over the last five years we have secured significant capital and revenue funding from a wide range of funders, with the support of fundraising consultants. We’re now looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to build upon existing research and relationships, and help us grow our innovative, multi-facetted project.
We are looking for an individual with experience of Trust, Foundation, Corporate and Philanthropic fundraising with a successful track record of securing significant grants and donations. We recognise, however, that we may be unlikely to find a candidate with experience of all types of charitable fundraising. We will therefore be happy to consider applications from candidates with experience of some types of funders, and aptitude and capability to develop skills with others. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification fully before applying.
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Pro rata 3 days per week, fixed term contract until May 2026
Location: Northern Roots Alexandra Park Offices, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Application deadline: 12 midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025
To apply, please email your CV, Equal Opportunities form, and cover letter detailing your experience and why you’d be a good fit for the role, to info@northern-roots.uk before the deadline of 12 midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025.
Project Support Officer, Northern Roots
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with financial, administrative and project support experience to join our small, friendly and dedicated team. In this exciting and unique role, you will support multiple aspects of our upcoming heritage-based project, as well as the wider Northern Roots charity.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification fully before applying.
Salary: £22,000 pro rata
Contract: 15 hours per week over 3 days, on a 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Northern Roots Alexandra Park Offices, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Application deadline: 12 midnight on Tuesday 31st December 2024
To apply, please email your CV, Equal Opportunities form, and cover letter detailing your experience and why you’d be a good fit for the role, to info@northern-roots.uk before the deadline of 12 midnight on Tuesday 31st December 2024.
Evaluation Consultant at Northern Roots, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
We’re looking for an evaluation consultant, agency or partnership with experience in participatory research and reaching diverse communities.
Starting in February 2025, this research contract involves training and supporting a team of local people to design, conduct, and evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research, with support from our dedicated team. This detailed research will inform our next steps as we prepare to open as a visitor destination in 2026.
If you’re passionate about empowering communities and shaping impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Please read the full Evaluation Consultancy brief before applying, and we are more than happy to start a conversation and answer questions prior to proposals being submitted.
Fee: £15,000 inclusive of any VAT or expenses (payments outlined in above brief)
Contract: Start in February 2025 and must be completed by June 2026
Location: Remote and at Northern Roots Alexandra Park Offices, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 24th January 2025
To apply please email your proposal, and Equal Opportunities form for all those included in the application, to info@northern-roots.uk before the deadline of 10am on Friday 24th January 2025.
Marketing Consultant at Northern Roots, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
We’re looking for a marketing consultant or agency with experience in audience analysis and marketing within the cultural, heritage, and tourism sectors, preferably with knowledge of North West markets.
The first phase of your work will involve conducting situational and audience analysis with the help of our team and our resources. This will be used to develop strategies that engage a diverse range of visitors, from families and tourists to school groups, and spans across multiple aspects of the Northern Roots project. You’ll then create a comprehensive Marketing Plan to guide our small communications team, ensuring they can execute it effectively.
Please read the full Marketing Consultancy brief before applying, and we are more than happy to start a conversation and answer questions prior to proposals being submitted.
Fee: £25,000 inclusive of any VAT or expenses (payments outlined in above brief)
Contract: Start in March 2025 and must be completed by February 2026
Location: Remote and at Northern Roots Alexandra Park Offices, Oldham, OL8 2BH
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 31st January 2025
To apply please email your proposal, and Equal Opportunities form for all those included in the application, to info@northern-roots.uk before the deadline of 10am on Friday 31st January 2025.
Volunteering
Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the development of Northern Roots, and we are grateful for the hard work, enthusiasm and support of everyone who volunteers with us. We offer a variety of volunteering opportunities from short Community Litter Picks to our Urban Farm and Environmental volunteering programme.
Our team of Northern Roots staff and existing volunteers are a friendly and inclusive group, so if you join our volunteering programme, you’ll get a warm welcome.
Northern Roots Urban Farm and Environmental volunteers can get involved in sowing, harvesting, composting, weeding, mulching and creating no dig beds in our Phase 1 Urban Farm. You can support the conservation of 160-acres of woodland, meadows and ponds through path maintenance and habitat creation, or learn new skills such as woodworking and landscaping with our experienced Land Team. No previous experience required, simply a passion for nature and learning.
Applications for the Northern Roots Urban Farm and Environmental Volunteering autumn intake are now closed. We will be re-opening applications in spring 2025. We may offer shorter volunteering opportunities in the meantime, so make sure to follow our social media to keep up to date.
In future we’ll expand our volunteering offer to include opportunities to support Northern Roots events, tours and our schools programme.
If you are interested in corporate volunteering or a Corporate Away Day, please email info@northern-roots.uk for more information.