WENP updates August 2024

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We are excited to share a draft programme for the 2024 WENP Conference which includes some great speakers and chairs. More details will be confirmed in the coming weeks, and tickets are still available: 2024 WENP Conference – book now to avoid disappointment!

‍Funding Opportunity for Nature / Food projects

The Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership are looking to commission a local not-for-profit organisation to deliver a nature or food project as part of their new Climate and Disability Programme. The commission aims to progress the nature and food priorities identified in the Community Climate Action Plan for Bristol’s community of Disabled people.

The total commission fee is £50,000, to support the delivery of a one-year project between October 2024 – October 2025. It is open to Disabled Person’s Organisations (DPO), and organisations working in collaboration with a DPO or currently delivering work with Bristol’s community of Disabled people.

Full information can be found in the commission brief and expression of interest form. The deadline for expressions of interest is 9am on Monday 16 September.

Wider Partner Updates

Opportunities at Avon Needs Trees: strategic input and careers

Later this year, Avon Needs Trees will be calling for input on their medium to long term strategy, which will include a consultation on both Wick Farm and the Lower Chew Forest, the South West’s largest new woodland in a generation. There will also be opportunities to input on stakeholder engagement as part of their Landscape Recovery project, which aims to restore and reconnect nature across an astonishing 683 hectares of land in the Lower Chew Valley. If you would like to get involved, watch this space for more updates.

Current Vacancies

The Avon Needs Trees team are on the hunt for positive people with experience, ability, and ambition to help take them to their next level of impact. Your work will ensure the short and long-term sustainability of ANT, enabling them to keep delivering successful woodland projects for decades to come.

Current roles at ANT:

Volunteering Officer, Communication & Engagement Lead, Partnerships & Philanthropy Lead, Trusts & Foundations Lead

Do you want to be a key part of a movement creating woodlands for the people, by the people? Visit our website to find out more at: https://avonneedstrees.org.uk/about-us/careers/

Job Vacancy with Action for Conservation

Action for Conservation are currently recruiting for a Land-based Project Coordinator (South West). This is a fixed-term position for three years and full-time or part-time. You will work closely with AWT on an Intergenerational Action for Nature and Climate project at Grow Wilder and have responsibility for coordinating project activities, administrative support for the project team, and leading on engaging sessions, webinars, and hands-on activities with young people, community groups, and other partners.

The application form is here: North West Land-based Project Coordinator – Application Form (zohopublic.eu)

Closing Date: 26^th August If you have any questions, please contact careers@actionforconservation.org

The Programme for this year’s Bathscape Walking Festival, which is taking place in September, is now available! Led by a team of volunteers including local historians, authors, wildlife specialists and community leaders, the walks run from the 9^th – 24^th September, and are of varying lengths and ease.
For more information, visit the Bathscape website.

A family nature walk, music workshop and an evening bat walk all feature in this year’s expanded Somer Valley Walking Festival, which runs from Friday 6th September to Sunday 8th September. The festival is hosted by Somer Valley Rediscovered in collaboration with the Somer Valley Ramblers and offers walkers a weekend of exploration, learning and community spirit. For more information, visit the Somer Valley Rediscovered website.

Current Vacancies

Health Improvement Officer:‍

This is a permanent, part-time position (26 hours/week) involving collaborative working with the council, partners, and communities to support and progress action on the building blocks to health. These include work and health, education, spatial planning, healthy neighbourhoods, climate change, the natural environment, housing, transport, poverty, and welfare. This post would suit applicants from a broad range of disciplines and career experiences.

More details: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/bathnesjobs/Job/JobDetail?JobId=542

‍Closing Date: 1st September

Enquires about the post are very welcome – please contact Cathy McMahon (Cathy_McMahon@BATHNES.GOV.UK) or Anna Brett (Anna_Brett@BATHNES.GOV.UK)

Bristol CC are currently recruiting a new Blue-Green Strategy Officer.

This fixed term post will focus on two key areas:

To develop a Bristol City Council Green Infrastructure Policy
To develop a pipeline of green infrastructure projects

Key elements of the role will be to:

Develop a new Green Infrastructure Policy
Develop up to 3 green infrastructure projects to full business case
Represent Bristol City council interests in green infrastructure at partnership meetings and working groups
Work closely with colleagues to support the Ecological Emergency Action Plan, the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain and broader Nature Recovery
Present briefings, and training, on green infrastructure to officers, senior managers and politicians as and when required
Work in partnership with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote and maximise the ecological benefits of a holistic place-based approach to sustainable growth and regeneration of the city.

Closing date: 1^st September.

More details are provided in this link: Job profile (webitrent.com)

Communicate Conference: New Connections for Nature

26th – 28th November 2024

Communicate is the UK’s leading annual conference for environmental communicators running since 2004, bringing together a diverse group of delegates each year to develop their skills, share best practice and debate latest issues in science communicat ion, nature conservation and engaging people with the natural world.

Communicate 2024 is taking place on the 26th, 27th and 28th November. This year’s Autumn conference, bringing delegates together for its 20th anniversary at live events in Manchester, London and Bristol, alongside online sessions. Explore the programme and book your ticket here: www.communicateconference.org.uk