Exciting opportunity - we're hiring!

We need a Charity Programme Manager…

Cornwall Climate Care is a charity with big dreams and even bigger impact—making eight award-winning documentaries (praised by Sir David Attenborough) in just five years. With a limited budget and tonnes of creativity, we’ve brought Cornwall’s fight against climate change to the big screen, shining a spotlight on local heroes and inspiring audiences to act. Our education programme is making waves in communities and schools across the Southwest too. 
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Now, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and energetic Charity Programme Manager who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and take the helm.
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This is an exciting opportunity to combine your fresh ideas, creative spark and management skills to lead our multi-award-winning charity into an even more inspiring, impactful future.
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Ready to turn global stories into local action? Step forward—we need you!
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Scroll down for full role description & how to apply… 

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Role description

Role: Charity Programme Manager
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The Offer: This is a flexible freelance role, initially for 6 months starting November 2025 (with potential to be extended, dependent on funding). You will be expected to work approx. 20 hours per week at £25/hour.
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Requirements: You must be self-employed and able to work remotely. You will be required to attend events, mainly in Cornwall (sometimes further). Own transport would be an advantage.
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Location: Ideally you will be based in Cornwall to attend events, but we are willing to consider applicants outside of Cornwall if you are the right fit.
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As Charity Programme Manager of Cornwall Climate Care, you'll play a key role in guiding the organisation forward with energy, heart and creativity. You’ll work with our Trustees to shape the charity’s future, making big-picture decisions that help us deepen our impact and build a sustainable financial future.

In this position, you’ll be at the centre of all our operations —overseeing fundraising, managing finances, guiding our team, building partnerships, seeking new opportunities and inspiring engagement across Cornwall and beyond. This role is all about firing up hope, breaking through the noise of climate denial, and keeping the message positive, honest and impossible to ignore.
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You'll get to:

  • Lead the development of our charity’s strategies—both short and long-term—so they truly reflect our mission and ambitions.
  • Make important decisions that shape the charity’s direction and keep our work funded.
  • Be the voice of Cornwall Climate Care, connecting with our supporters, partners, sector relevant networks, schools, government and the wider public.
  • Bring fresh ideas to the table and help keep our work creative and impactful.
  • Champion our positive, balanced, trustworthy and non-polarising approach.
  • Ensure we’re always working to the highest ethical standards and following legal guidelines.
  • Plan and host events that inspire! You’ll work closely with the Outreach Manager to boost awareness and widen our reach.
  • Ensure that any future content that the charity makes is crafted in the most compelling way possible, sparking imagination, hope and action. Ensure every story resonates with audiences and stays relevant and up to date.
  • Develop impactful and enduring partnerships that support the charity’s goals.

What you’ll bring:

  • Inspiring leadership skills and a passion for motivating others.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Attention to detail, paired with a big-picture outlook.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to represent the charity in a range of settings.
  • Experience working in the charity or climate communication sectors. Experience in environmental documentaries would be a bonus.
  • The ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure.
  • Strong business sense, financial acumen and a flair for creative thinking. Experience in raising funds for charitable organisations would be beneficial.
  • A passion for identifying opportunities to collaborate with partners and, ideally, a long contacts list.
  • Regular engagement with climate news and the ability to turn global stories into local action.

We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, dedicated and ready to help write the next chapter in our story. If you’re excited by what we do and have a head full of fresh ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to apply?

1) Please send your CV and a cover letter or short video, explaining why you would be the perfect person for this role, to cornwallclimate@gmail.com by 5pm on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

2) If you are shortlisted, you will need to be available for an interview on either Monday 1st or Tuesday 2nd October (all applicants will be notified as to whether they have been shortlisted or not by Friday 26th September).

Optional: If you would like to have an informal chat with a member of our team in advance of submitting your application, this can be arranged - please email cornwallclimate@gmail.com.

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