Job Description

About Petersfield Climate Action Network

Petersfield Climate Action Network is an environmental charity set up by local residents in and around Petersfield, Hampshire. We were registered as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in December 2020, charity number 1192778.

Our mission is to help Petersfield and surrounding villages reduce their carbon emissions and protect nature, which we do by leading and supporting decarbonisation and nature projects in the community. We work with local people and organisations to help make the changes to our buildings, transport, natural environment, understanding and behaviour that our community needs to live sustainably. Our vision is for the Petersfield area to become carbon neutral as quickly as possible, given the IPPC's recommendation for carbon emissions to halve by 2030 from 2019 levels.

PeCAN is made up of its volunteers, including nine trustees and around 2000+ followers, and a small, part-time staff of 4 dedicated people.

NOTE: We will not be accepting applications via Indeed - please visit our website for full job description and application details:

https://petersfieldcan.org/about-us/vacancies-volunteering

The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team to oversee, develop and lead our Volunteer teams and provide operations and administrative support across the Charity. This dual role is vital to keeping our operations running smoothly and our volunteers engaged and supported.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination

Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across various projects, including matching people to suitable volunteering opportunities and helping to schedule their activities.

Ensure that volunteers have a rewarding experience, listening to them, providing feedback and valuing their contribution.

Maintain volunteer records and schedules via our Volunteer coordination application ('Better Impact').

Organise events for Volunteer recruitment, training and appreciation or make use of existing events, such as talks and Film nights and our Eco Cafe and PeCAN at the Pub events for this.

Act as the main point of contact for all volunteer queries.

Ensure compliance with PeCAN policies, in particular, Volunteer Policy and Health and Safety policies and procedures for all volunteering activities, and help to continually review and improve these policies and procedures where necessary

Help to deal with enquiries from volunteers, subscribers and the general public (incl. email, phone calls and office drop ins)

Administrative Support

Manage emails, calendars, bookings and general correspondence particularly in relation to certain projects including Eco Cafe, our upcoming Repair Cafe and other projects as agreed.

Help to organise in-person and online events to support specific projects and build PeCAN's profile in the local community (for example, market stalls, public meetings, webinars, open house days etc.)

Assist with grant applications and reporting

Help to maintain the PeCAN website

Support the Marketing and Communications Manager and contribute ideas to the monthly newsletter and social media accounts

Maintain accurate records and filing systems

How to Apply

Please send the following information to: hello@petersfieldcan.org

1. Your CV

2. A short cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you fit the role and person specification

3. The names and contact details of two referees who are not related to you, nor are close friends

4. The equal opportunities monitoring form, completed. This will not affect our decision but enables us to ensure that we are reaching applicants from diverse communities.

Deadline: Wednesday 19th November 2025

We plan to interview shortlisted applicants during the week commencing 24th November 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,000.00-18,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

Have you completed the application requirements stated on our website: https://petersfieldcan.org/about-us/vacancies-volunteering ?
Location:

Petersfield GU32 3HH (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Petersfield GU32 3HH