Operations, Communications and Partnership Manager

Operations, Communications and Partnerships Manager (Freelance)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on 9th February
Interviews will be in central Bath on: 25th February 2026

Registered Charity No. 1201216. www.climatehub.org.uk