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Join The Woodland Trust as a Community Development Officer to contribute to vital woodland conservation efforts
Overview
Salary
£32095
Location
Homebased
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The Woodland Trust is the leading woodland conservation charity in the UK, focused on fostering habitats where trees and woods can bloom for the benefit of the environment and people. They aim to inspire individuals to play their part in tackling the environmental and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of vital woodland spaces.
Role Summary
- Help deliver a National Lottery Heritage Fund project as a Community Development Officer based at Mourne Park.
- Work in collaboration with the project manager and other team members to achieve project aims.
- Develop and launch initiatives such as volunteer programs, training in heritage and conservation skills, and local community engagement programs.
- Create and implement a calendar of environmental events to promote heritage and biodiversity within Mourne Park.
Role Requirements
- Experience spearheading projects, especially complex, multi-faceted ones, is desired.
- Background in environmental education is vital, as is experience in community and volunteer engagement and creating and implementing training programs.
- An understanding of working with land management and owning partners and managing volunteer groups is required.
- HND/Degree qualification in an environmental/heritage related field is preferred.
- Candidates must have a full driving licence and be willing to travel, including overnight trips.
Application Process Details
- As part of the Woodland Trust, you will play an instrumental role in tackling climate and ecological matters.
- Beyond support and training opportunities, benefits include hybrid working options, enhanced pension and paycheck, ample annual leave, improved parental pay, and an employee assistance program.
- The trust encourages applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in the sector.
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The role: As a Community Development Officer based at Mourne Park, you will be integral to the successful delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Conservation Officer, and the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland Team to achieve project goals. Your responsibilities will include developing and delivering a volunteer programme, an extensive training programme in heritage and conservation skills, and a community engagement programme to engage local people in the history of Mourne Park, biodiversity, and environmental practical programmes of work. Additionally, you will develop and deliver a calendar of environmental events/activities to promote heritage and biodiversity within Mourne Park.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience delivering projects, particularly complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You should have experience in Environmental Education, volunteer and community engagement, and developing and delivering training programmes. Experience working with land management and owning partners, public facing communications, and managing volunteer groups is also required. A qualification to HND/Degree level in an environmental/heritage related field is desirable. A full driving licence and the ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays, is necessary.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We offer support and training opportunities, enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible & hybrid working options, generous annual leave, enhanced parental pay, and an employee assistance programme.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to better reflect the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector, and we encourage applications from these groups.
