About Us
Our Mission
The Final Straw Foundation is dedicated to restoring, protecting, and celebrating the Solent region through environmental conservation, community engagement, and education. We work to safeguard coastal habitats and wildlife while inspiring people of all ages to become active stewards of the natural environment.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving Solent where healthy ecosystems, resilient coastal communities, and a deep appreciation for the natural world coexist for generations to come. Through collaboration, education, and sustainable action, we aim to create a lasting legacy of environmental protection and positive change across the region.
Our 3 Core Objectives
- The protection and restoration of The Solent and its ecosystems.
- Empowering and supporting community and volunteer-led action.
- Delivering education that inspires stewardship and long-term behaviour change.
Our Impact
Meet The Team
Our Trustees
Join The Team!
Passionate about protecting the planet? So are we.
At the Final Straw Foundation, we’re always looking for enthusiastic, eco-minded individuals to join our mission. From beach cleans and school workshops to creative campaigns and community events, there’s a place for everyone to get involved and make an impact.
Our Vacancies
Administration Assistant ( Part-Time )
Working Hours: 15 hours per week (Distributed Monday – Friday)
Job Start: Ideally November 1st 2026
Location: Hybrid — Flexible homeworking with 2 mandatory collaborative office days in Havant (required for order fulfilment and team collaboration)
Salary: £11,700 per annum actual (£29,250 FTE equivalent), for 15 hours per week
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Benefits: Staff laptop provided, NEST pension contribution, team wellbeing initiatives, and regular team days
Role Overview
We are seeking an organised, proactive Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our charity. This key role keeps our communications running smoothly, manages digital assets, processes shop orders, and supports team-wide event logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Email & Calendar Management
● Monitor and manage the main charity inbox: respond to general enquiries, forward messages to relevant staff, and manage website contact forms.
● Oversee and maintain the main charity organisational calendar.
● Process incoming event requests and handle general administrative coordination.
E-Commerce, Product Sales & Order Fulfilment
● Process online shop orders from receipt to dispatch.
● Package and post physical product orders (completed during office days in Havant).
● Conduct regular inventory/product audits and handle customer service, including refund processing.
● Work closely with product suppliers and manage third-party product demand.
Digital Content & Communications
● Write, design, and dispatch the charity’s monthly newsletter via Mailchimp.
● Maintain the charity’s Google Drive structure and digital files.
● Maintain, clean, and organise Mailchimp mailing lists, ensuring new contacts and website sign-ups are accurately tagged and imported in compliance with data protection standards.
● Desirable: Add new blog posts, update webpage content, and adjust product listings on WordPress.
Events & Bookings (Eventbrite)
● Collaborate with the wider team to set up, schedule, and manage Eventbrite listings.
● Track event bookings, handle attendee communications, and resolve registration queries.
Data Entry & Administration
● Record key operational statistics, including social media and web reach metrics.
● Take clear, concise minutes during team and organisational meetings.
● Assist with collating data and assets for organisational reports.
Experience & Skills
Required:
● Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
● Hands-on experience with core tech tools: Google Workspace, Slack, Eventbrite, and Mailchimp.
● Proficiency in basic data entry, spreadsheet management, and minute-taking.
● Comfortable working with security protocols (e.g., Two-Factor Authentication / 2FA).
● Excellent written communication skills for email correspondence and newsletter creation.
● Ability to work independently from home while collaborating effectively during in-person office days.
Desirable:
● Previous experience using WordPress for basic website updates and e-commerce order processing.
● Prior experience in the charity or non-profit sector.
How to Apply and Key Dates: Please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the charity to hello@finalstrawfoundation.org
● Closing Date: 1st October 2026
● Interviews: Conducted on an ongoing basis before the closing date, so early application is strongly encouraged.
● Informal Enquiries: If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email hello@finalstrawfoundation.org
Business Development & Partnerships Officer (Part-Time)
Working Hours: 10 hours per week (Flexible hours / Open to Term-Time Only)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Job Start: Ideally November 2026
Job Closes: October 1st, 2026
Location: Hybrid — Flexible homeworking with 2 mandatory collaborative office days per month in Havant, plus attendance at local networking events and beach cleans
Salary: £7,800 per annum actual (£29,250 FTE equivalent based on a 37.5-hour week)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Benefits: Work laptop and work phone provided, NEST pension contribution, flexible diary management, team wellbeing initiatives, and regular team days
About the Role: Are you a natural networker who loves building connections and making a tangible environmental impact? Final Straw Foundation is looking for a proactive, self-motivated Business Development & Partnerships Officer to build our reputation across the local business community.
In this dynamic B2B role, you will be the face of our charity to local companies, attending networking events, promoting our brand-new annual Business Membership scheme, and pitching corporate beach clean days. You will manage your own diary, turn warm leads into active partnerships, deliver engaging talks on-site, and handle the administration from initial enquiry through to invoicing.
Key Responsibilities
● B2B Outreach & Lead Generation
○ Represent the charity at local business networking groups, corporate expos, and business fairs to raise our profile and generate warm leads.
○ Pitch, sell, and expand our new annual Corporate Membership scheme to local companies.
○ Follow up on sales leads promptly, converting interest into active memberships and sponsored events.
● Event Booking & Delivery
○ Pitch, coordinate, and lead corporate team-building beach cleans and corporate events.
○ Deliver engaging introductory/informational public talks on-site, acting as an ambassador for our mission.
○ Manage event ticketing, attendee registrations, and listings using Eventbrite.
● Admin, Communications & Invoicing
○ Manage the full administrative loop for corporate bookings: issuing invoices, tracking payments, and sending post-event impact packs.
○ Maintain subscriber lists and corporate audiences in Mailchimp, drafting targeted B2B updates and newsletters.
○ Stay in regular contact with external partners via email and your work phone, while collaborating internally with the team using Slack.
● Relationship & Account Management
○ Build long-term relationships with corporate members to ensure high engagement and secure annual membership renewals.
○ Keep accurate internal records of leads, corporate contact details, and invoice status.
Person Specification (Skills & Experience)
● Essential:
○ Proven experience in B2B sales, fundraising, corporate outreach, or account management.
○ Confident public speaker with excellent face-to-face networking skills.
○ Strongly organised with experience managing your own diary and workload.
○ Proficient with digital tools including email, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, and Slack (or quick to learn).
○ A passion for marine conservation and local environmental protection.
○ Valid driver’s license/access to transport to attend local networking events and beach cleans.
● Desirable:
○ Experience working within or alongside the UK charity/third sector.
○ Prior experience using CRM platforms or database management tools.
How to Apply & Key Dates
Please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the charity to hello@finalstrawfoundation.org
Closing Date: 14th October 2026
Interviews: Conducted on an ongoing basis before the closing date, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Informal Enquiries: If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email hello@finalstrawfoundation.org
