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The Great Big Climate Circus

World Jungle is recruiting for two key roles on The Great Big Climate Circus — a bold, joyful, youth-led climate action programme working across 12 communities in Gloucestershire over four years.

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, the project uses circus, music, arts and creativity to engage young people and communities who are often excluded from traditional climate conversations. It supports young people to lead action, tackles eco-anxiety, and helps communities feel hopeful, connected and capable of shaping their futures.

This is not a conventional climate project — and we’re not looking for conventional candidates.​​ 

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Activities Lead
Contract: Fixed-term, 4 years
Hours: 0.8 FTE (job-share or part-time considered)
Location: Gloucestershire (travel required)

The Activities Lead plays a central delivery role, planning and coordinating creative, youth-based and community activities across project locations. You’ll work closely with artists, practitioners and young people to deliver high-quality, inclusive workshops and events — from small local sessions to large Big Top Climate Circus weekends.

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This role suits someone who is practical, adaptable and confident delivering activity in real-world community settings, including outdoors, festivals and public spaces.

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You might be right for this role if you:

• Have experience delivering creative, youth or community-based activities

• Are confident working with children, young people and diverse communities

• Understand inclusive practice and adapt activities for different needs

• Are organised, reliable and calm under pressure

• Enjoy being on the ground, solving problems and making things happen​

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Project Manager
Contract: Fixed-term, 4 years
Hours: Full-time (job-share or part-time considered)
Location: Gloucestershire (hybrid working, travel required)

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The Project Manager coordinates the delivery of this complex, multi-partner programme. You’ll oversee planning, timelines, budgets, reporting and compliance, while supporting a youth-led, creative and values-driven approach to climate action.

This is not a desk-only role. You’ll be working alongside young people, creatives, youth workers and partners — holding structure without stifling creativity.

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You might be right for this role if you:

• Have experience managing complex or multi-partner projects

• Are highly organised and comfortable holding multiple workstreams

• Understand safeguarding, risk management and good governance

• Can balance funder requirements with community-led practice

• Are calm, thoughtful and collaborative in busy delivery periods

 

What It’s Like to Work on This Project

• Delivery includes evenings, weekends and event periods

• Work takes place in community venues, outdoor spaces and festival environments

• You’ll be part of a creative, values-led partnership

• Youth voice, inclusion and co-production are central — not optional extras

• Flexibility, reflection and teamwork are essential

We are honest about the demands because we want people who can thrive in this environment.

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Key Dates

Deadline for applications: 25 January
Interviews: 4–6 February

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How to Apply

Please complete the application form via the link below:

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If you have questions about the roles or would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact:  Info@worldjungle.org.uk

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PLEASE NOTE INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE APPLYING FOR THESE POSTS