15 hours per week

Location: Hybrid / Bath and North East Somerset
Contract: Freelance / self-employed. Part Time.
Rate: £25.00ph
Start: As soon as possible

About Climate Hub

Climate Hub is entering an exciting new phase as we prepare to launch our 2026 strategy, building on a successful first year of operating a physical community Hub in Bath. We are strengthening the operational foundations of the organisation to support long-term impact, accountability and growth.

Our Hub has become a welcoming space for conversation, learning and action on climate and nature, powered by volunteers, partnerships and a rich programme of events. Climate Hub is a collaborative project, the postholders work with the Trustees and partners to deliver the aims and objectives of the charity.

We are seeking an experienced Operations, Communications and Partnerships Manager to provide the strategic backbone of the organisation, ensuring systems work, communications are clear and consistent, and partnerships are nurtured and purposeful.

On a practical level, the role supports Trustee meetings and governance, maintains policies and procedures, and ensures smooth operational functioning. Alongside this, it leads on communications, telling the story of Climate Hub’s work through newsletters, social media, campaigns and the website.

Partnership development is a key strand of the role. This involves nurturing relationships with local organisations, statutory bodies, and networks, identifying collaboration opportunities, and representing Climate Hub externally. The role plays a crucial part in positioning Climate Hub as a trusted, strategic partner within the local climate and community landscape.

The role

This role brings together organisational operations, external communications and partnership development. You will work collaboratively with Trustees and the wider team to ensure Climate Hub runs smoothly behind the scenes, while telling a compelling story about our work and impact.

This role provides the organisational backbone of Climate Hub. It ensures that systems, processes and communications are clear, consistent and fit for purpose as the organisation matures.

The role plays a crucial part in positioning Climate Hub as a trusted, strategic partner within the local climate and community landscape.

What this Role Involves in Practice

This role underpins the organisation’s ability to function smoothly and credibly. On a routine basis, it involves maintaining operational systems, supporting Trustee meetings, managing freelancers, drafting board papers, tracking actions, and ensuring policies and procedures are current and followed.

Communication is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-off task. The role involves designing, writing, creating, scheduling and planning content, responding to enquiries, updating platforms including the website, and ensuring Climate Hub’s voice remains consistent, accurate and aligned with its values.

Partnership work includes regular relationship maintenance: meetings, emails, follow-ups and coordination. The postholder often acts as a first point of contact for external organisations and represents Climate Hub in networks and discussions.

Key responsibilities

Operations and Governance

Oversee day-to-day operational systems and processes
Support Trustees with board papers, reports and action tracking
Work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers and others
Take responsibility for managing other freelancers
Maintain organisational policies, procedures and compliance
Contribute to planning, monitoring and early impact measurement
Ensure Climate Hub is working towards the strategic aims

Communications

Lead delivery of communications across social media, newsletters and website
Ensure consistent messaging and brand voice
Support campaign planning and communications around strategy and impact
Manage website including updating

Partnerships

Develop and manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders
Represent Climate Hub in external meetings and networks
Build partnerships with local businesses
Identify opportunities for collaboration aligned with strategic priorities

About you

Skills, knowledge and experience:

Experience in operations, communications or organisational management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A good knowledge of climate science and biodiversity issues and ways of tackling these at both local and national / international levels
Strong IT skills with experience in Canva, Google and developing website content
Confidence working with boards, partners and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills, including budget management
Management experience, as all other workers and staff will be reporting directly to you
The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery
A commitment to Climate Hub’s mission and values

Desirable:

Good level of knowledge of the community/voluntary sector (preferably in Bath and NE Somerset)
Experience of outreach and working with schools and colleges on climate and ecological issues

Personal qualities

A strong concern about the impacts of climate change and nature loss
A desire to do more yourself and see more people take action
A belief that together we can make change
Self motivated and and able to work independently
A team player with a proactive approach
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and to take initiative

Why join Climate Hub?

A chance to shape an organisation at a strategic turning point
A varied, senior freelance role with genuine influence
A collaborative environment with strong local partnerships
Flexible working arrangements,
Meaningful work contributing to positive social impact and community empowerment towards a sustainable future for all.
An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.
In recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sexual orientation, gender (including sex, marital status or gender reassignment), marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, and place an obligation upon all employees to respect and act in accordance with this policy.

Working Arrangements, Hours and Pay

The postholder will be a contractor, working on a freelance basis, keeping a record of hours worked to submit invoices monthly for payment along with any expenses. They will need to be registered with HMRC and provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance.

The work location will be a mix of remote working and working at the Climate Hub, located at the Bus Station in central Bath. Some of the benefits of working with the Climate Hub are working in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive work environment where ideas are valued and encouraged, doing work that is meaningful and contributing to positive social impact and community empowerment towards a sustainable future for all.

The pay is £25.00 per hour inclusive for a total of 15 hours a week. This equates to 15 hours per week for 26 weeks, at £375.00 per week.

The role will start as soon as possible and run for 6 months with an expectation for extending the contract subject to successful funding applications. There will be a 1 month probationary period. Work will be flexible and may include occasional weekends and evenings.

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 12pm on 9th February.

Please submit the following to the email: sue@climatehub.org.uk, labelling the header in your email ‘job application’.

For further information about the role, please email info@climatehub.org.uk

Interviews will be in central Bath on: 25th February 2026

● A CV including at least two references

● A cover letter giving examples of how you meet the criteria above (approx 1000 words/ 2 sided sheet of A4). Applications will be scored on the evidence provided that these criteria have been met.

● For GDPR, please do not include age or physical address on your application, though it would be helpful to indicate if you live in Bath. We will contact applicants by phone or email

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