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Project Officer
Location: York
Term: Fixed term until 31/03/2025
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £21,840 per annum (£13,104 pro rata)
The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role
TCV York Conservation Centre has been running environmental projects in the York and North Yorkshire region for nearly 40 years.
We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, adaptable and committed person to join the team for this important post. This post holder will work alongside other staff on the delivery of a variety of practical conservation projects. The post holder will help supervise a volunteer group which delivers a varied programme of potentially large scale practical environmental projects in urban and rural locations every week throughout the year. The role is primarily weekdays, but with 1 weekend practical task (usually a Sunday) each month with time off in lieu or potentially paid at an hourly rate.
This role is a combination of office and field based. Key responsibilities of this post include; planning and coordinating practical task programmes throughout the year - managing, supporting and supervising teams of volunteers carrying out practical projects; developing and planning weekly paid practical project work through liaising with partners and land managers; developing plans and quotes for clients; assisting Key Volunteers and Voluntary Officers; resource & equipment management and logistics, together with publicity and fundraising.
The successful applicant will have had several years of experience working in the environment sector or similar. Be familiar with delivery of practical projects including ordering materials and other logistics. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of practical conservation tasks, from habitat management and conservation, small-scale construction projects such as footpaths, fencing and other timber structures, experience in supervising groups of people, which may include vulnerable adults and people with learning difficulties. An ability to communicate effectively with people with varying abilities as well as children, together with personal qualities of resourcefulness and flexibility.
Competency certification to operate a variety of machinery and powered equipment relevant to the sector would be advantageous although not a necessity. We regularly use equipment such as Chainsaws and Brush Cutters, and occasionally use larger plant such as Excavators, Tractors and Dumpers.
* You will be required to drive a TCV vehicle. For insurance this means you must meet the TCV driving requirements. A standard full UK Driving licence is required.
* This post is subject to a CRC check.
A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.
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 view the recruitment pack for this post.
Alternatively you can request an application pack via email
Completed applications forms must be returned to Ian Jakulis by email by 30/09/2024.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on 30/09/2024
Please note
Interviews will be held on TBC at at our York office (Tang Hall Community Centre)
Occasionally, we receive a large number of responses to our advertisements.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date (30/09/2024), please assume that your application has 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 Basic Disclosure Check.
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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