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Our client is currently looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer to work with their Grants and Project Development Manager and other internal teams to help nurture and grow their portfolio of Trust, Foundation and other Grant income to support the both charity's core activity, and individual projects. Trusts and Grants Officer Salary: Banding Level 2 - £27,000 - £30,500 per annum FTE (£21,000 - £24,400 actual for 30 hours per week) Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Part time, 30 hours per week Location: Taunton, Somerset + the opportunity for Hybrid working About the Employer Our client is a local independent charity and the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. They champion Somerset’s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians. They protect wildlife and lead the recovery of the environment by example, including on their nature reserves. About You and the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who is confident in managing a portfolio of small trusts and foundations and would like to gain experience working on major trust and grant applications. Our client is looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join their team. This role will be a key part of the fundraising team, managing a portfolio of trust and foundations with the capacity to give up to £25,000 and the opportunity to assist with major grant funding bids which will enable the organisation to drive forward its ambitious goals. You will deliver high quality written applications and reports in line with funder deadlines and keep in touch with donors and prospects via phone, virtually and in face-to-meetings and visits. They are looking for someone who has: • Ability to manage tasks from start to finish and prioritise work to meet set deadlines., • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders., • Income generation, • Managing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to complete funding applications and, working with the Grants and Project Development Manager, to agree an annual programme of grant and trust applications to meet defined income targets., • Assisting the Grants and Project Development Manager on major grant-funding applications and aligning smaller funds to secure match-funding for larger projects., • Carrying out prospect research to identify new trust and grant funding opportunities., • Fund Relationship Management, • Stewarding an agreed portfolio of existing Trust and Foundation relationships, ensuring funder contributions are appropriately recognised and acknowledged and that grant criteria are met., • Co-ordinating reports to funders, ensuring reports meet requirements and are sent on time., • Developing new relationships with trust and foundation prospects identified to secure new income., • Ensuring data on grant income and funders are updated and maintained to a high standard on the internal CRM (customer relationship management) system (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT) and Microsoft SharePoint., • Assisting with the administration of the charity’s Programme Management Board (PMB) and project development documentation, helping develop cases of support and content for funding applications., • Supporting Wilder Fundraising Strategy, • Highlighting funding opportunities to internal teams and contributing to funding applications led by other teams., • Liaising with the Finance team to ensure grants are properly recorded, allocated and spending tracked., • 7% employer pension contribution, • Life assurance, • Flexible and agile working, • Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions, • Diversity networks through affiliation through a national network of aligned charitable trusts, • Paid volunteer days, • Continuous Professional Development opportunities, • 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown Closing date: Monday 24 November 2025 Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This charity believes everyone is part of nature and should have the opportunity to experience nature, and in turn value and want to protect our natural world. The charity's people are the most valuable asset they have in achieving their strategic goals. They know that while they have amazing people with an amazing diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds they have work to do to make sure they are as inclusive and representative as possible. No agencies please.

Location: Taunton / Somerset and Surrounding Areas Project Type: Minor Civils works - Culverts, drainage, groundworks Role: Works Delivery Manager Sector: Civil Engineering Start: ASAP Employment: Freelance or Permanent Overview We are looking for an experienced Works delivery manager to oversee a number of civils projects with Somerset council. The role will involve culvert refurbs and replacements, groundworks, drainage etc. The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations. Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of culvert construction/upgrade projects across two sites, • Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control, • Oversee all on-site activities including civils and temporary works, • Ensure compliance with council processes, standards and permitting, • Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives, • Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes, • Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities, • Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme, • Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder communications, • Support innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Mentor and provide leadership to site engineers, supervisors, and delivery partners Experience Required • Proven experience as a Works Delivery Manager delivering civils projects, • Experience managing storm tanks, tanks refurb, deep drainage, pipelines, civils, or MEICA‑related works, • Strong background in heavy civils and multi-disciplinary project management, • Experience managing multiple sites at the same time is highly desirable, • Strong understanding of NEC contracts (Option A/C/E), • Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain, • Excellent safety leadership and operational control, • Commercially aware, programme driven, and able to deliver under pressure Qualifications • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential for strong experience), • SMSTS, • CSCS (Management or Professional level), • First Aid (desirable), • Ideally NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent understanding, • Full UK driving licence What We’re Looking For A proactive leader who can coordinate two technically-complex water sites, maintain excellent client relationships, and deliver safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Someone with a solid Thames Water background and a strong track record in storm tanks or similar water infrastructure will fit this role perfectly

Job Description: Framework Manager – Structures & Highways Location: Somerset Sector: Highways & Civil Engineering Frameworks An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Framework Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of fast-paced structures and highways projects across Somerset. This role sits at the heart of a long-term civil engineering framework, requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. The successful candidate will oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of framework works, working closely with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams to ensure performance targets are consistently achieved. The Role • Lead and manage the delivery of highways and structures works across a live framework, including bridges, drainage, roadworks and associated civil engineering schemes, • Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong collaborative relationships and ensuring framework objectives are met, • Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget, • Coordinate internal teams including site management, engineering, commercial and planning functions, • Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring quality, safety and contractual compliance, • Drive programme planning and resource allocation to meet reactive and planned work requirements, • Monitor financial performance, forecasts and variations, working closely with commercial teams, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across all framework activities, • Support early contractor involvement, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, • Produce performance reports and contribute to framework reviews and audits Knowledge, Experience & Skills • Proven experience managing highways and/or structures frameworks or multiple civil engineering projects concurrently, • Strong technical understanding of highways, bridges and structural maintenance works, • Experience working under NEC forms of contract, including early warning and compensation event processes, • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage supply chains in a high-volume, fast-moving environment, • Strong commercial and programme management skills, • Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing experience, • Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to problem solving, • Competent IT skills, including MS Office and project management tools, • Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent), • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Long-term, stable workload through a secured framework, • Opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of essential highways and structures works across Somerset, • Career progression within a growing and forward-thinking civil engineering organisation, • Support for ongoing training and professional development This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven Framework Manager to take ownership of a high-profile highways and structures framework, delivering vital infrastructure projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Design Manager – Tier 1 - New Build (Plymouth project - Bristol office) Location: Plymouth Project - Bristol office for pre-con (9 months) Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Full Package Sector: Main Contractor – New Build Resi apartments + office Start Date: ASAP Flexible Working: 1 day per week remote Design Manager – The Company A leading Tier 1 UK main contractor with an excellent reputation as a top employer and strong regional presence across the South West. The business delivers complex new build projects typically ranging from £25m to £70m+ across Residential Aprtments and new build Office space (typically all RC Frame or Cut and carve) sectors. With a secured pipeline of work and repeat clients, this is a stable and growing regional team offering clear long-term progression. Design Manager – The Role An opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with proven Tier 1 main contractor experience as well as experince on Carve & carve - to take ownership of the design process. Please note the projects awill be in Plymouth, but you will be required to work from the Bristol office for around 9 months during Pre-Con. Working closely within the Regional Design and operational teams, you will manage design through RIBA Stages 4 & 5, ensuring coordination, compliance and programme alignment across consultants, subcontract designers and client stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and chairing design team meetings, • Managing drawings, specifications and contract documentation, • Carrying out technical and buildability reviews, • Managing design programmes and information release schedules, • Driving value engineering and risk mitigation, • Coordinating BREEAM, Part L and statutory submissions, • Managing Building Control and planning condition approvals, • Controlling design change and RFIs, • Leading client design workshops and managing approvals, • Supporting construction teams through delivery and handover Design Manager – The Person • Experience as a Design Manager within a Tier 1 national or established regional main contractor, • Cut and carve experience, • Strong RIBA Stage 4 & 5 knowledge, • Experience on projects £25m+, • Commercial awareness within a Design & Build environment, • Confident communicator able to manage consultants and client relationships The Reward • £60,000 – £75,000 salary DOE, • Car allowance and full benefits package, • Flexible working structure, • Long-term South West pipeline, • Clear progression within a leading Tier 1 contractor For more information on this Design Manager Bristol opportunity, contact Foresight Search