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Join the 'Life on the Edge' Project and Make a Lasting Impact on Nature Conservation and Community Engagement
Overview
Salary £30825 - £33945
Location Totnes, Devon
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: South Devon National Landscape is hosting an incredible opportunity to be a part of the 'Life on the Edge' project, a pioneering initiative focused on nature connection and species recovery along the picturesque South Devon coast. This multi-partner conservation project is deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing of local communities by encouraging active participation in preserving some of the UK’s rarest invertebrates and plants.
- Role Summary:
- Organize and execute a variety of community projects, events, and activities.
- Engage with local communities and businesses to foster nature recovery efforts.
- Lead the creation and delivery of impactful community engagement projects.
- Establish and maintain partnerships to support the project's goals and legacy.
- Role Requirements:
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of specialists.
- Experience in organizing community initiatives and events.
- Strong communication skills for effective community and partner engagement.
- Commitment to nature conservation and enhancing community wellbeing.
- Application Process Details:
- Interested candidates should visit the South Devon National Landscape recruitment page for more information and to apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ‘Life on the Edge’ project as a Community Officer. This position is hosted by South Devon National Landscape. The role is full-time and is a 5-year fixed-term contract until March 2029.
The Community Officer role will work alongside other specialists in the Life on the Edge project team and South Devon National Landscape team, and will involve organising a wide range of community projects, events and activities. It will communicate and implement a pioneering nature connection and species recovery project and support local community and business engagement in achieving nature recovery.
The project seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, inspiring and supporting them to take positive action for nature along the South Devon coast. Life on the Edge is a multi-partner project that aims to restore viable populations of some of the UK’s rarest invertebrates and plants living along the South Devon coast between Berry Head and Wembury.
The role will carry a diverse range of duties to involve communities in researching, recording, understanding, and celebrating local distinctiveness and change in the project area. The Community Officer will lead on devising and delivering effective, impactful community engagement projects within the Delivery Phase of the Life on the Edge project.
The post holder will develop and utilise effective partnerships with organisations and individuals that can positively contribute to the project’s five-year delivery phase, and project legacy.
For more information and to apply, visit South Devon National Landscape recruitment page. Please note that this role is not hosted by Buglife but with a partner organisation on the Life on the Edge project.
