Would you like to join our mission?

Are you passionate about care for creation and want to get involved in our work? Please see our below list of current vacancies. Get in touch with michelle@theecg.org if you have any questions.

Operations Manager

About us

The ECG is a small charity with a mission to help our Church, motivated by faith, to respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. We encourage creative solutions for long lasting and transformative global change through localised action.
Taking Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ as our guide, our aim is to rebuild social fabric through resources that weave together involvement from all aspects of community, ensuring a holistic approach that integrates environmental and social action to rebuild relationships with God, community, and the Earth. We do this by working with parishes, schools, Religious communities and organisations through education (retreats, workshops, talks etc.), providing resources, consultancy, network building, and inspiring case studies.
Our key principles are:
• Integral ecology: the inseparable the bonds between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace, and:
• Ecological conversion; the process of restoring this right relationship with creation.

 

 

About you

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Operations Manager to join our small team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the charity, including administrative tasks, programme planning, and communications. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our projects and the effective management of our network and resources.

This position would suit a proactive and organised individual who is comfortable working in a small team and has a respect for our Catholic ethos.

An ideal candidate loves God, is an experienced organiser, and is happy to learn about Catholic Social Teaching.

Essential criteria:

  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Experience in administrative and working with budgets.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage networks of relationships.
  • Ability to work independently as a part of a small remote team.
  • To embrace the opportunity to work in a role that aligns with and upholds Catholic values.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK.

Other desirable criteria:

  • Previous operations experience, preferably in a charity/non-profit.
  • A practicing Catholic.
  • Knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly around Care of Creation.
  • Experience in event planning and resource distribution.

Application Process

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange a chat about the role.

  • If you would like to apply, send a CV and a short statement (max300 words) to michelle@theecg.org outlining your suitability for the role by the 27th of October 2024. Interview dates in November.

 

Call for Trustees

Remote, Unpaid

About you

We are looking for 2-3 trustees to join our friendly board to oversee the management and administration of the organisation; ensuring that the ECG has a clear strategy and that our work is in line with our vision.

Essential criteria:

  • Enthusiasm about social justice, environmental issues, Catholic Social Teaching, and community participation.
  • A willingness to learn about the charity, to understand its work and governance, and to embrace the responsibility of acting in the best interest of the ECG.
  • To understand and accept the legal duties of being a charity trustee.
  • To be able to think creatively and strategically in order to advance the purposes of the charity.
  • To communicate effectively and actively participate in board meetings, exercising good judgement for the benefit of the organisation.
  • To have an understanding of confidentiality, conflicts of interest, professional standards and an ability to act with integrity.
  • A commitment to respect and adhere to Catholic values in the management of the ECG.

 

We particularly welcome applications evidencing expertise in the following areas:

  • Experience in HR, employment law, and staff/volunteer management.
  • Experience in development of governance and charity policies.
  • Experience in financial management and strategy.

 

Download the full job description here:

ECG-Call-for-Trustees-May24.docx

Application Process

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange a chat about the role.

If you would like to apply, send a CV and a short statement (max 300 words) outlining why you would like to join our board and we will be in touch.

Email Ellie Margetts at:  ellie@theecg.org

We work to help the Church and its wider communities hear both ‘the cry of the Earth’ and ‘the cry of the poor’. We help people respond in an integrated way, motivating through faith, education and awareness raising, as well as encouraging creative solutions for long lasting, transformative, social and ecological change.

The Ecological Conversion Group, Registered Charity No: 1197384 in England and Wales

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