Job Vacancies
Senior Project Officer
Location: Lochshore Park Hub, Kilbirnie
Term: Fixed term until 03/12/2025
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £14,414.40 (£24,024 FTE)
The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role
Working in partnership with North Ayrshire Council and other key stakeholders, we are seeking a Senior Project Officer who will deliver a community engagement plan and programme to bring activity and interest to the park which includes:
- Providing support to 'Friends of Lochshore' and associated groups, to identify and establish volunteer led activities.
- Arrange for local site visit trips / tours for site work by volunteer groups.
- In association with existing site users and the Lochshore development group, arrange and deliver open days / tours and practical sessions for the wider communities.
- Liaise with existing site user groups and other groups including active schools, green health partnership and the NAC ranger service to produce an activity programme for the site.
- Engage with local schools to encourage the use of Lochshore for outdoor education.
- Fully explore any other potential opportunities for developing activity at the site not included on the above list, including arts-based activity.
- Support the delivery of any future consultation required during the development of physical projects.
- Establish social media accounts to raise awareness and promote activity at the site.
- Design a Lochshore information pack to be used as a learning aid for schools, communities and visitors.
- Monitor progress and participation and regularly report back to NAC and the Lochshore development group on progress and outcomes.
Essential skills and experience includes leading and managing groups, working in partnership with other organisations, and community groups, as well as supporting local conservation management plans.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
* Driving Licence preferable but not essential.
* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check.
A bit more about us
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.
The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.
The outcomes of our work:
Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
Join in, feel good.
How to apply
You can download an application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Word format and you can download a full job description for this post here.
Alternatively you can request an application pack via email
Completed applications forms must be returned to Fiona McGrevey by email by 26/07/2024.
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight 26/07/2024
Please note
Interviews will be held on TBC
Unfortunately, due to the necessity to keep our costs down we are not able to respond to everyone who applies to our vacancies.
Therefore, if you do not hear from us by 2 weeks of the closing date (26/07/2024), please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Benefits
There are a wide range of benefits on offer at TCV.
Health and wellbeing
We want the experience of working for TCV to be a positive one, and to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our employees. We will strive to create an environment where our people are physically and emotionally supported to enable them to give their best and be well people.
Always happy to talk about flexible working
We support employees to work flexibly in different ways in both formal and informal flexible working arrangements. We don't promise we can offer you what you want, but we are always happy to talk about flexible working. In the interview process we'll discuss this more with you.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Criminal Record Check
This post is subject to a PVG Licence.
As this post requires a Criminal Record Check, please view TCV's Ex-Offender Policy.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the organisational Safeguarding policies and procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory training.
Right to Work in the UK checks
Regardless of your nationality, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK during our recruitment process. Should you be successful in proceeding to the interview stage, you will required to bring your documents with you for checking and copying.
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