Julie's Bicycle
Role Summary Job title: Marketing & Communications Manager Contract: Full time, 1 year contract (possibility of becoming permanent) Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £40k p.a. Reporting to: Marketing Lead, with a dotted line to Communications Lead Start date: May 2026 - depending on candidate s notice period Hours: Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday ( requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please contact us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. The Role We need a proactive and hands-on Marketing & Communications Manager to drive the delivery of the next phase of our communications and marketing strategies. This role is about more than messaging or promotion it s about co-creating and delivering a compelling and inspiring narrative of creative climate action. Along with our Marketing and Comms Leads, you will be responsible for our brand, storytelling, content strategy, and creative outputs - originating concepts, internal design work, and driving conversion - ensuring that everything we do reflects our values, amplifies our impact, and deepens our reach across the cultural and climate landscape. You ll play a key role in supporting our impact by leading our day to day communications delivery. This will involve deputising for some of the (part time) Marketing and Comms Leads delivery on days when they are not present and contributing across the whole portfolio of work at JB. This digital-first role includes a strong focus on content development, storytelling, and delivering varied communication campaigns. You ll be responsible for independently creating, repurposing and distributing engaging content in a consistent voice across our digital channels. Alongside our Marketing Lead and Communications Lead, you will ensure our insights, tools, and narratives are warm, purpose-focused, clear, accessible, and optimised for reach and engagement. You will be someone who thrives on the combination of co-shaping strategic ideas and plans while driving hands-on effective delivery. As a confident marcomms expert, you will liaise directly with our partner organisations to co-create communications, support joint campaigns, and boost JB s voice in the broader climate and culture movement. This will involve growing our audiences, media contacts and networks, including welcoming new cultural organisations, creative practitioners, environmental partners, and funders into our network. This role needs a strategic, proactive and flexible individual with enthusiasm for and significant experience of marketing and/or communications. You will be part of a small Marketing and Communications team and work closely with the rest of JB s 20-person, supportive and mission-driven team. Key Responsibilities Content, Socials & Campaigns Lead on the development of timely, engaging, inclusive content across all JB s digital channels (including copy-writing across channels, website, newsletters and social media). Lead on a JB bulletin strategy, with pre-planned themes aligning with our aims and a readership growth plan (working closely with our Marketing Lead and CRM manager) as well as leading on the writing, preparing and distributing segmented bulletins for the sector and key programmes (with content support from across the team). Maintain, manage and optimise editorial calendars that reflect our programmes, partnerships, research, and events and regularly engage the programme leads in the process. Alongside the Comms and Marketing Leads, oversee and support the production, publication, marketing, distribution and evaluation of JB s full range of content including podcasts, films, events, briefings, reports, guides and resource libraries related to the climate, nature and justice crisis, ensuring appropriate tone and key messages. Leading on the production of marketing and comms packs for outreach on key events and announcements, including associated thought-leadership pieces, and the production of a public annual report. Ensure all content is optimised for audience growth, accessibility, and search (SEO, GEO), working closely with our Marketing Lead who leads on our overall web and marketing strategies. Sharing responsibility for driving forwards our social media strategy and developing, designing, and scheduling engaging content on social media, working closely with our Social Media Manager and wider marcomms team. Receptive, reactive community engagement on social media, including social listening, and supportive and timely responses. With support from the Marketing Lead and working very closely with the Programme Coordinator, take ownership of embedding accessibility best practice for events, marketing and across all communications, including preparing transcriptions and integrating captions and alt text, large format materials, audio description and accessible slideshows. Managing and optimising JB s YouTube channel, including the creation of post-event assets to be published across the website. CRM, Partnerships & Audience Development Taking responsibility for the day to day management and maintenance of JB s newly implemented CRM, ensuring audience segmentation according to latest data protection, use and access requirements (with support from JB s dedicated CRM Manager, Marketing Lead, and Digital Champions). Nurturing relationships with relevant networks and partners, identifying and collating regular updates and opportunities. Collaborate with cultural, environmental, and funding partners to co-create engaging shared messaging, campaigns, and communications assets to bring in new business opportunities. Brand, Creative & Strategy Jointly responsible for brand implementation when deputising for Marketing and Comms Leads, ensuring coherence of messaging and tone across all channels and materials. Draft internal and external reference guides for JB s work, including the preparation of marketing and comms packs for outreach on key events and announcements and the production of a public annual report. Take a data-led approach to maximise impact of our marketing and communications, including managing regular marketing and events evaluation, feedback, surveys and audience and engagement analysis. Ensure Julie s Bicycle s story, brand, voice, and impact are clearly represented in all collaborations and public-facing materials. Profile the JB community, including creating ads, promoting alumni networks, identifying and applying for awards, compiling interviews, brochures, vlogs, blogs, testimonials, and documentation from events. Supporting the implementation of the Google Ads charity grant and owning the creative production of associated ads, with support from the Marketing Lead. Media & External Relations Maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets, responding to media opportunities that align with our strategy, and tracking press coverage. Support the Director and other team members with media briefings and public communications as needed. Some proactive outreach to press and media, coordinating occasional pitches and press releases, along with the Comms Lead. When funded opportunities arise, liaise with external PR and media consultants. Strategy & Project Management Drive forward JB s communications and marketing strategies day to day, positioning JB as a cultural leader in climate action. Work with Comms & Marketing Leads to support organisational growth, fundraising, and communicate impact, helping to expand our network and deepen engagement with the arts and cultural sector and the climate and environmental movement. Embed climate justice and equity throughout our communications, ensuring our language, images, and stories reflect a diverse, accessible, and fair transition. Champion our core narrative: putting climate action at the heart of culture. Ensure projects are managed on time and on budget. . click apply for full job details
Role Summary Job title: Marketing & Communications Manager Contract: Full time, 1 year contract (possibility of becoming permanent) Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £40k p.a. Reporting to: Marketing Lead, with a dotted line to Communications Lead Start date: May 2026 - depending on candidate s notice period Hours: Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday ( requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please contact us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. The Role We need a proactive and hands-on Marketing & Communications Manager to drive the delivery of the next phase of our communications and marketing strategies. This role is about more than messaging or promotion it s about co-creating and delivering a compelling and inspiring narrative of creative climate action. Along with our Marketing and Comms Leads, you will be responsible for our brand, storytelling, content strategy, and creative outputs - originating concepts, internal design work, and driving conversion - ensuring that everything we do reflects our values, amplifies our impact, and deepens our reach across the cultural and climate landscape. You ll play a key role in supporting our impact by leading our day to day communications delivery. This will involve deputising for some of the (part time) Marketing and Comms Leads delivery on days when they are not present and contributing across the whole portfolio of work at JB. This digital-first role includes a strong focus on content development, storytelling, and delivering varied communication campaigns. You ll be responsible for independently creating, repurposing and distributing engaging content in a consistent voice across our digital channels. Alongside our Marketing Lead and Communications Lead, you will ensure our insights, tools, and narratives are warm, purpose-focused, clear, accessible, and optimised for reach and engagement. You will be someone who thrives on the combination of co-shaping strategic ideas and plans while driving hands-on effective delivery. As a confident marcomms expert, you will liaise directly with our partner organisations to co-create communications, support joint campaigns, and boost JB s voice in the broader climate and culture movement. This will involve growing our audiences, media contacts and networks, including welcoming new cultural organisations, creative practitioners, environmental partners, and funders into our network. This role needs a strategic, proactive and flexible individual with enthusiasm for and significant experience of marketing and/or communications. You will be part of a small Marketing and Communications team and work closely with the rest of JB s 20-person, supportive and mission-driven team. Key Responsibilities Content, Socials & Campaigns Lead on the development of timely, engaging, inclusive content across all JB s digital channels (including copy-writing across channels, website, newsletters and social media). Lead on a JB bulletin strategy, with pre-planned themes aligning with our aims and a readership growth plan (working closely with our Marketing Lead and CRM manager) as well as leading on the writing, preparing and distributing segmented bulletins for the sector and key programmes (with content support from across the team). Maintain, manage and optimise editorial calendars that reflect our programmes, partnerships, research, and events and regularly engage the programme leads in the process. Alongside the Comms and Marketing Leads, oversee and support the production, publication, marketing, distribution and evaluation of JB s full range of content including podcasts, films, events, briefings, reports, guides and resource libraries related to the climate, nature and justice crisis, ensuring appropriate tone and key messages. Leading on the production of marketing and comms packs for outreach on key events and announcements, including associated thought-leadership pieces, and the production of a public annual report. Ensure all content is optimised for audience growth, accessibility, and search (SEO, GEO), working closely with our Marketing Lead who leads on our overall web and marketing strategies. Sharing responsibility for driving forwards our social media strategy and developing, designing, and scheduling engaging content on social media, working closely with our Social Media Manager and wider marcomms team. Receptive, reactive community engagement on social media, including social listening, and supportive and timely responses. With support from the Marketing Lead and working very closely with the Programme Coordinator, take ownership of embedding accessibility best practice for events, marketing and across all communications, including preparing transcriptions and integrating captions and alt text, large format materials, audio description and accessible slideshows. Managing and optimising JB s YouTube channel, including the creation of post-event assets to be published across the website. CRM, Partnerships & Audience Development Taking responsibility for the day to day management and maintenance of JB s newly implemented CRM, ensuring audience segmentation according to latest data protection, use and access requirements (with support from JB s dedicated CRM Manager, Marketing Lead, and Digital Champions). Nurturing relationships with relevant networks and partners, identifying and collating regular updates and opportunities. Collaborate with cultural, environmental, and funding partners to co-create engaging shared messaging, campaigns, and communications assets to bring in new business opportunities. Brand, Creative & Strategy Jointly responsible for brand implementation when deputising for Marketing and Comms Leads, ensuring coherence of messaging and tone across all channels and materials. Draft internal and external reference guides for JB s work, including the preparation of marketing and comms packs for outreach on key events and announcements and the production of a public annual report. Take a data-led approach to maximise impact of our marketing and communications, including managing regular marketing and events evaluation, feedback, surveys and audience and engagement analysis. Ensure Julie s Bicycle s story, brand, voice, and impact are clearly represented in all collaborations and public-facing materials. Profile the JB community, including creating ads, promoting alumni networks, identifying and applying for awards, compiling interviews, brochures, vlogs, blogs, testimonials, and documentation from events. Supporting the implementation of the Google Ads charity grant and owning the creative production of associated ads, with support from the Marketing Lead. Media & External Relations Maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets, responding to media opportunities that align with our strategy, and tracking press coverage. Support the Director and other team members with media briefings and public communications as needed. Some proactive outreach to press and media, coordinating occasional pitches and press releases, along with the Comms Lead. When funded opportunities arise, liaise with external PR and media consultants. Strategy & Project Management Drive forward JB s communications and marketing strategies day to day, positioning JB as a cultural leader in climate action. Work with Comms & Marketing Leads to support organisational growth, fundraising, and communicate impact, helping to expand our network and deepen engagement with the arts and cultural sector and the climate and environmental movement. Embed climate justice and equity throughout our communications, ensuring our language, images, and stories reflect a diverse, accessible, and fair transition. Champion our core narrative: putting climate action at the heart of culture. Ensure projects are managed on time and on budget. . click apply for full job details
Julie's Bicycle
Role Summary Julie s Bicycle (JB) is seeking an experienced project manager to work across our Arts Council England Programme. This is a rare opportunity to join JB s passionate, expert, and friendly team at our internationally renowned non-profit, working at the intersection of culture and the climate crisis. Job title: Culture & Climate Project Manager Contract: 1.0 FTE (part-time can be considered for the right candidate), 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £39k to £41k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience Reporting to: Arts Council England Lead and Programme Manager Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate s notice period Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday Friday. (requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. Some travel is involved in this role - to visit organisations and run programme activities. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. About Key Programmes Our Partnership with Arts Council England Julie s Bicycle delivers the Arts Council England s Environmental Programme, supporting organisations to embed Environmental Responsibility (ER) within their governance, operations and programmes, and supporting the Arts Council England (ACE) to drive positive environmental change within the sector. The programme focuses on delivering support to National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs), as well as the wider creative and cultural sector through a suite of free tools, resources, events and programmes. Our programme is adaptive, responding to sector needs, insights and learning from delivery. As such, there is a significant opportunity for a collaborative and experienced project manager to deliver strands of work across the programme and to help shape the programme itself in response to learning and insights. The Environmental Programme broadly includes: Sector support: developing resources, running events, facilitating workshops and peer share spaces to deepen understanding and share knowledge on topics relevant to environmental sustainability, tailored for freelance creatives, boards, cultural buildings and cultural practitioners; broadening access to cultural climate practice via creative climate e-learning; Sector reporting: supporting organisations in reporting their environmental impacts and actions using the Creative Climate Tools - our platform created for cultural organisations and businesses. Sector leadership: to inspire, develop and nurture sector leadership via a number of dedicated programme strands focused on governance, justice, resilience and decarbonisation. Responsibilities We are looking for an outstanding and energetic individual to join our team as a Culture and Climate Project Manager, leading and facilitating key strands of work across the programme in partnership with ACE. Your core responsibilities will include: Annual Report: project managing, writing and delivering the ACE Annual Report. Drawing together both qualitative and quantitative data, case studies and stories of change to create an annual snapshot of environmental activity across the portfolio. You will work closely with the ACE team Environmental Coordinator on this project. Tasks will include: End-to-end project management: Create and manage the production timeline, ensuring the report is delivered on time and meets Arts Council England (ACE) standards. Data Synthesis: Collaborate with the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator to gather, analyse, and interpret both quantitative (carbon data, metrics) and qualitative (narrative progress) information. Storytelling & impact: Coordinate the strategy and team involved in identifying and developing compelling case studies and "stories of change" that demonstrate the real-world impact of environmental activity across the portfolio. Content development: Draft, edit, and refine the report narrative to ensure a compelling, cohesive, and accessible copy. Manage all the contributions to the copy and version control process. Engage with ACE and JB s comms team for the launch of the report to ensure maximum impact. E-learning module/s: Leading and project managing the development of new modules, working across internal teams to co-design and deliver engaging content and a great user experience. Strategic lead: Serve as the primary project manager for the creation of new digital learning assets from concept to launch. Content development co-design & collaboration: Lead on the content development and/or the facilitation of content co-creation with internal teams and expert associates to gather subject matter expertise and ensure content aligns with the programme s strategy. User experience (UX) oversight: Ensure modules are engaging, accessible, and intuitive for a diverse range of learners. Production management: Oversee the technical and creative delivery of content, managing workflows between designers, LMS developers, and internal stakeholders. ACE partnership support: working in partnership with ACE's environmental responsibility team to help embed ER within the organisation, including stakeholder liaison and consultation workshops with area/regional managers. Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the ACE environmental responsibility team and regional leads. Consultation & Facilitation: Design and lead workshops for area and regional managers to gather feedback and align on ER implementation strategies. Programme delivery: Working collaboratively on the delivery of the ACE programme. This will include: Resource development: Conduct research to create toolkits, guides, and practical resources that support the wider ACE programme. Training design: Develop and facilitate training sessions, ensuring content is tailored for both in-person and virtual delivery. Group facilitation: Convene and lead focus groups, stakeholder networks, and leadership sessions to foster knowledge sharing and peer learning. Collaborative team work: Work fluidly across the delivery team to support large-scale program milestones and ensure a high standard and participant engagement. About you: You will be passionate about the cultural sector's role in responding to the climate and nature crisis, and committed to embedding values of care, stewardship, justice and collaborative action within it. Candidates may come from a climate science background and we welcome applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. You must demonstrate significant project management and partnership experience, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will be an excellent communicator with a flexible, solution focused approach, and keen to also contribute actively to the learning and culture of the wider JB team. Experience And Skills Essential A genuine and demonstrable interest in arts and culture, the role they can play in the climate crisis, and the sustainability challenges facing the sector. This needs to be partnered with a deep and demonstrable commitment to climate justice. Significant project management experience (at least 5-7 years), developed across mid-large scale programmes, freelance work, or a combination of both, with strong attention to detail across all stages of delivery. Demonstrable experience in leading the development of e-learning or online training, whether through content design, learning frameworks, and/or digital/UX production, or transferable experience and skills that could demonstrate you ll be able to lead deliver this part of the role. A degree in environmental science/studies/management/sustainability or related area . click apply for full job details
Role Summary Julie s Bicycle (JB) is seeking an experienced project manager to work across our Arts Council England Programme. This is a rare opportunity to join JB s passionate, expert, and friendly team at our internationally renowned non-profit, working at the intersection of culture and the climate crisis. Job title: Culture & Climate Project Manager Contract: 1.0 FTE (part-time can be considered for the right candidate), 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £39k to £41k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience Reporting to: Arts Council England Lead and Programme Manager Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate s notice period Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday Friday. (requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. Some travel is involved in this role - to visit organisations and run programme activities. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. About Key Programmes Our Partnership with Arts Council England Julie s Bicycle delivers the Arts Council England s Environmental Programme, supporting organisations to embed Environmental Responsibility (ER) within their governance, operations and programmes, and supporting the Arts Council England (ACE) to drive positive environmental change within the sector. The programme focuses on delivering support to National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Principle Support Organisations (IPSOs), as well as the wider creative and cultural sector through a suite of free tools, resources, events and programmes. Our programme is adaptive, responding to sector needs, insights and learning from delivery. As such, there is a significant opportunity for a collaborative and experienced project manager to deliver strands of work across the programme and to help shape the programme itself in response to learning and insights. The Environmental Programme broadly includes: Sector support: developing resources, running events, facilitating workshops and peer share spaces to deepen understanding and share knowledge on topics relevant to environmental sustainability, tailored for freelance creatives, boards, cultural buildings and cultural practitioners; broadening access to cultural climate practice via creative climate e-learning; Sector reporting: supporting organisations in reporting their environmental impacts and actions using the Creative Climate Tools - our platform created for cultural organisations and businesses. Sector leadership: to inspire, develop and nurture sector leadership via a number of dedicated programme strands focused on governance, justice, resilience and decarbonisation. Responsibilities We are looking for an outstanding and energetic individual to join our team as a Culture and Climate Project Manager, leading and facilitating key strands of work across the programme in partnership with ACE. Your core responsibilities will include: Annual Report: project managing, writing and delivering the ACE Annual Report. Drawing together both qualitative and quantitative data, case studies and stories of change to create an annual snapshot of environmental activity across the portfolio. You will work closely with the ACE team Environmental Coordinator on this project. Tasks will include: End-to-end project management: Create and manage the production timeline, ensuring the report is delivered on time and meets Arts Council England (ACE) standards. Data Synthesis: Collaborate with the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator to gather, analyse, and interpret both quantitative (carbon data, metrics) and qualitative (narrative progress) information. Storytelling & impact: Coordinate the strategy and team involved in identifying and developing compelling case studies and "stories of change" that demonstrate the real-world impact of environmental activity across the portfolio. Content development: Draft, edit, and refine the report narrative to ensure a compelling, cohesive, and accessible copy. Manage all the contributions to the copy and version control process. Engage with ACE and JB s comms team for the launch of the report to ensure maximum impact. E-learning module/s: Leading and project managing the development of new modules, working across internal teams to co-design and deliver engaging content and a great user experience. Strategic lead: Serve as the primary project manager for the creation of new digital learning assets from concept to launch. Content development co-design & collaboration: Lead on the content development and/or the facilitation of content co-creation with internal teams and expert associates to gather subject matter expertise and ensure content aligns with the programme s strategy. User experience (UX) oversight: Ensure modules are engaging, accessible, and intuitive for a diverse range of learners. Production management: Oversee the technical and creative delivery of content, managing workflows between designers, LMS developers, and internal stakeholders. ACE partnership support: working in partnership with ACE's environmental responsibility team to help embed ER within the organisation, including stakeholder liaison and consultation workshops with area/regional managers. Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the ACE environmental responsibility team and regional leads. Consultation & Facilitation: Design and lead workshops for area and regional managers to gather feedback and align on ER implementation strategies. Programme delivery: Working collaboratively on the delivery of the ACE programme. This will include: Resource development: Conduct research to create toolkits, guides, and practical resources that support the wider ACE programme. Training design: Develop and facilitate training sessions, ensuring content is tailored for both in-person and virtual delivery. Group facilitation: Convene and lead focus groups, stakeholder networks, and leadership sessions to foster knowledge sharing and peer learning. Collaborative team work: Work fluidly across the delivery team to support large-scale program milestones and ensure a high standard and participant engagement. About you: You will be passionate about the cultural sector's role in responding to the climate and nature crisis, and committed to embedding values of care, stewardship, justice and collaborative action within it. Candidates may come from a climate science background and we welcome applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. You must demonstrate significant project management and partnership experience, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will be an excellent communicator with a flexible, solution focused approach, and keen to also contribute actively to the learning and culture of the wider JB team. Experience And Skills Essential A genuine and demonstrable interest in arts and culture, the role they can play in the climate crisis, and the sustainability challenges facing the sector. This needs to be partnered with a deep and demonstrable commitment to climate justice. Significant project management experience (at least 5-7 years), developed across mid-large scale programmes, freelance work, or a combination of both, with strong attention to detail across all stages of delivery. Demonstrable experience in leading the development of e-learning or online training, whether through content design, learning frameworks, and/or digital/UX production, or transferable experience and skills that could demonstrate you ll be able to lead deliver this part of the role. A degree in environmental science/studies/management/sustainability or related area . click apply for full job details
Julie's Bicycle
Job title: Operations & People Lead Contract: 1.0 FTE - 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £45k to £50k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience Reporting to: CEO Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate s notice period Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday Friday. As this is ideally a 0.8 FTE role, there is flexibility on how the time is spread across the week. Please state how you would intend to allocate your time when you apply. ( requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. Some travel is involved in this role, to visit organisations and run programme activities. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. Role summary As our new Operations and People Lead, you will help us continue to build and nurture a strong, can-do, and empowering operational culture that is rooted in collaboration, equity and care. You will support the CEO in ensuring the right systems and processes are in place for the smooth running of the organisation and support the Head of Programmes in the seamless delivery of our programs during a period of rapid change. You will collaborate with the whole team to continue to strengthen our equitable foundations and ensure our internal structures fully reflect and sustain our core values of justice and care. Your goal will be to balance operational efficiency with team well-being, optimising people and teams allocations and implementing new approaches and processes so that we deliver outstanding work, while our people thrive. You will allow the leadership to focus on high-level strategy while you support us in continuing to nurture our supportive, empowering, and equitable working environment. Key Responsibilities People strategy - (Approx 40%) Operations strategy and ways of working: Work with the CEO and SLT, co-design and implement a robust operations strategy and clear ways of working for effective allocation of team and resources to achieve the organisation's objectives, strengthening further our principles of deep collaboration, equity and care. Equitable recruitment and retention strategy: Building on our existing progress in inclusive hiring, you will work closely with the CEO and SLT to evolve and champion our recruitment and retention strategy. You will continue to refine our processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of removing access barriers and nurturing a diverse, flourishing, and long-term workforce. You will be responsible for timelining, creating Job Descriptions; advertising strategy and budget; liaise with hiring manager; referencing; offer letters & contracts. People development & care: Working closely with the CEO and SLT, contribute to the development and lead on the implementation of training, continuous professional development processes and policies that enable transparency, peer to peer feedback, psychological safety, professional development and empowerment. Delivery strategy: Working closely with the Head of Programmes, design and drive a capacity planning strategy for the team across 20+ projects to ensure impact delivery as well as balanced workloads. Cross-cutting principles: Working closely with the CEO, leading internal policy work, you will steward and expand our internal policy framework, ensuring that our established principles of wellbeing, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism continue to be deeply woven into the fabric of every new and existing policy. Operational excellence (Approx 30%) Systems improvement: Enhance and adjust systems, processes, and best practices to ensure they are flexible enough to respond to the lived realities of a diverse team. Digital access: Lead the planning and implementation of IT and digital strategies that facilitate accessible and collaborative remote/hybrid working. Compliance and safety: Maintain and communicate health, safety, and security protocols through a lens of collective care and team protection. Process standardisation: Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, drive consistency across HR, admin, and finance to reduce cognitive load and administrative friction for the team. HR & financial administration (Approx 20%) HR: HR Software & data ownership, maintenance and ensuring consistency in colleagues use of the software. Act as the primary point of contact for HR enquiries, accessibility requests, and leave calculation. Act on behalf of the CEO in handling confidential issues with care and restorative intent & liaising with external HR advisor. Financial support: In partnership with our Finance Manager, coordinate confidential finance administration, including payroll, pensions, and audit preparation, ensuring all team members are supported by stable financial operations. Resource management: Manage IT and Operations budgets. Contract management: Oversee the administration of employment contracts and agreements and NDAs for freelancers, as well as internship placements to ensure fair and clear working agreements. Executive support & governance (Approx 10% of the time) Leadership partnership: Support the SLT in strategic direction, planning, and workforce development so they can focus on fundraising, advocacy and high-level impact work. Support the CEO on internal communications, business travel, scheduling, diary management, technical assistance. Board: Manage all JB Board administration, including arranging quarterly meetings, minutes, etc. Funding & tenders: Provide necessary operational and organisational information for funding applications and manage portal processes for payments and offers. Office Management: Lead on the management of JB s office, ensuring that the office is a comfortable working environment and equipment is maintained. Be the first point of contact for Somerset House, facilities, and for office related issues. Person Specification Essential HR Expertise: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience in designing and implementing People centred strategies with a focus on collaborative leadership rooted in inclusion, equity, diversity and care (six to eight years of experience). We re particularly interested in someone experienced and/or genuinely interested in participatory design methods that incorporate the lived experiences of a diverse team. Operational excellence: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience of developing and implementing effective operations strategies and effective systems and processes that enable organisational excellence and staff wellbeing. A genuine, demonstrable commitment for the role of culture in addressing the climate, environment and justice crises, preferably with experience of working with values-led teams working on systemic issues especially working across climate, environmental and justice issues. Demonstrable experience of planning and implementing streamlined digital operations, bringing a seamless and cohesive approach to IT and software solutions. Strategic thinking with an eye for detail: Ability to contribute to high-level strategy while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate key messages effectively across various written and verbal forms. Broad familiarity with financial and business principles. Effectively manage competing priorities and adapt and respond as business needs require Experience of planning using organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage time and resources effectively. Creative problem solving skills A proactive, flexible approach, and ability to progress work independently in a fast paced environment. Why Join Us? At Julie s Bicycle, you ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action . click apply for full job details
Job title: Operations & People Lead Contract: 1.0 FTE - 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview ( ) Salary: £45k to £50k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience Reporting to: CEO Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate s notice period Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday Friday. As this is ideally a 0.8 FTE role, there is flexibility on how the time is spread across the week. Please state how you would intend to allocate your time when you apply. ( requests for flexible working hours will be considered) Other: Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) ( ) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. Some travel is involved in this role, to visit organisations and run programme activities. If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided). About Julie s Bicycle (JB) JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future. Role summary As our new Operations and People Lead, you will help us continue to build and nurture a strong, can-do, and empowering operational culture that is rooted in collaboration, equity and care. You will support the CEO in ensuring the right systems and processes are in place for the smooth running of the organisation and support the Head of Programmes in the seamless delivery of our programs during a period of rapid change. You will collaborate with the whole team to continue to strengthen our equitable foundations and ensure our internal structures fully reflect and sustain our core values of justice and care. Your goal will be to balance operational efficiency with team well-being, optimising people and teams allocations and implementing new approaches and processes so that we deliver outstanding work, while our people thrive. You will allow the leadership to focus on high-level strategy while you support us in continuing to nurture our supportive, empowering, and equitable working environment. Key Responsibilities People strategy - (Approx 40%) Operations strategy and ways of working: Work with the CEO and SLT, co-design and implement a robust operations strategy and clear ways of working for effective allocation of team and resources to achieve the organisation's objectives, strengthening further our principles of deep collaboration, equity and care. Equitable recruitment and retention strategy: Building on our existing progress in inclusive hiring, you will work closely with the CEO and SLT to evolve and champion our recruitment and retention strategy. You will continue to refine our processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of removing access barriers and nurturing a diverse, flourishing, and long-term workforce. You will be responsible for timelining, creating Job Descriptions; advertising strategy and budget; liaise with hiring manager; referencing; offer letters & contracts. People development & care: Working closely with the CEO and SLT, contribute to the development and lead on the implementation of training, continuous professional development processes and policies that enable transparency, peer to peer feedback, psychological safety, professional development and empowerment. Delivery strategy: Working closely with the Head of Programmes, design and drive a capacity planning strategy for the team across 20+ projects to ensure impact delivery as well as balanced workloads. Cross-cutting principles: Working closely with the CEO, leading internal policy work, you will steward and expand our internal policy framework, ensuring that our established principles of wellbeing, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism continue to be deeply woven into the fabric of every new and existing policy. Operational excellence (Approx 30%) Systems improvement: Enhance and adjust systems, processes, and best practices to ensure they are flexible enough to respond to the lived realities of a diverse team. Digital access: Lead the planning and implementation of IT and digital strategies that facilitate accessible and collaborative remote/hybrid working. Compliance and safety: Maintain and communicate health, safety, and security protocols through a lens of collective care and team protection. Process standardisation: Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, drive consistency across HR, admin, and finance to reduce cognitive load and administrative friction for the team. HR & financial administration (Approx 20%) HR: HR Software & data ownership, maintenance and ensuring consistency in colleagues use of the software. Act as the primary point of contact for HR enquiries, accessibility requests, and leave calculation. Act on behalf of the CEO in handling confidential issues with care and restorative intent & liaising with external HR advisor. Financial support: In partnership with our Finance Manager, coordinate confidential finance administration, including payroll, pensions, and audit preparation, ensuring all team members are supported by stable financial operations. Resource management: Manage IT and Operations budgets. Contract management: Oversee the administration of employment contracts and agreements and NDAs for freelancers, as well as internship placements to ensure fair and clear working agreements. Executive support & governance (Approx 10% of the time) Leadership partnership: Support the SLT in strategic direction, planning, and workforce development so they can focus on fundraising, advocacy and high-level impact work. Support the CEO on internal communications, business travel, scheduling, diary management, technical assistance. Board: Manage all JB Board administration, including arranging quarterly meetings, minutes, etc. Funding & tenders: Provide necessary operational and organisational information for funding applications and manage portal processes for payments and offers. Office Management: Lead on the management of JB s office, ensuring that the office is a comfortable working environment and equipment is maintained. Be the first point of contact for Somerset House, facilities, and for office related issues. Person Specification Essential HR Expertise: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience in designing and implementing People centred strategies with a focus on collaborative leadership rooted in inclusion, equity, diversity and care (six to eight years of experience). We re particularly interested in someone experienced and/or genuinely interested in participatory design methods that incorporate the lived experiences of a diverse team. Operational excellence: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience of developing and implementing effective operations strategies and effective systems and processes that enable organisational excellence and staff wellbeing. A genuine, demonstrable commitment for the role of culture in addressing the climate, environment and justice crises, preferably with experience of working with values-led teams working on systemic issues especially working across climate, environmental and justice issues. Demonstrable experience of planning and implementing streamlined digital operations, bringing a seamless and cohesive approach to IT and software solutions. Strategic thinking with an eye for detail: Ability to contribute to high-level strategy while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate key messages effectively across various written and verbal forms. Broad familiarity with financial and business principles. Effectively manage competing priorities and adapt and respond as business needs require Experience of planning using organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage time and resources effectively. Creative problem solving skills A proactive, flexible approach, and ability to progress work independently in a fast paced environment. Why Join Us? At Julie s Bicycle, you ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action . click apply for full job details
