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Senior Project Officer (Internal Only)
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £24,024
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Apply by 13th March 2025
About the role
Are you passionate about nature, community engagement, and Citizen Science? Do you want to inspire people from all backgrounds to connect with Scotland's incredible biodiversity? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Scotland Counts is an inclusive and collaborative Citizen Science partnership led by TCV, working with environmental organisations to support the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. Our aims are simple yet powerful.
- Increase people's connection with and understanding of Scotland's natural heritage and biodiversity.
- Empower individuals and communities to collect and record data, contributing to scientific knowledge about species and ecosystems.
- Ensure Citizen Science is accessible to all, fostering diversity and inclusion in participation.
Since launching our Citizen Science Volunteering Group in Scotland, over 40 volunteers have taken part in activities such as:
- Wetland Bird Surveys (WeBS)
- National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP)
- Wee Forest surveys
- The Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count
- TCV's Dead Good Deadwood Survey
We are also excited to bring Identiplant coordination under Scotland Counts, creating further opportunities for people to develop skills in plant identification and ecological recording.
In addition, we support educators by offering free continuing professional development (CPD) training. These sessions help teachers and community leaders build the skills and confidence to lead Citizen Science activities with young people.
Through this programme, we work alongside communities, schools, and individuals to make Citizen Science meaningful, engaging, and accessible. No matter your experience or background, everyone has a valuable role to play in understanding and protecting our natural environment.
As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a key role in leading Citizen Science activities, engaging with volunteers, and ensuring participation is fun, inclusive, and rewarding. You will collaborate with partner organisations, funders, and community groups to grow Scotland Counts and expand our reach.
Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering engaging Citizen Science projects and training sessions tailored to diverse communities and audiences, building strong relationships with volunteers by providing guidance, mentorship, and support, and promoting inclusivity by identifying and removing barriers to participation. You will represent Scotland Counts at events, and meetings, advocating for the importance of Citizen Science and community engagement while securing funding and resources to sustain and grow the programme. Additionally, you will lead fieldwork activities and surveys, supporting volunteers in collecting high-quality data that contributes to scientific research and conservation efforts. You will also develop and share resources to enhance public understanding of biodiversity and ecological monitoring, ensuring Citizen Science remains accessible, impactful, and engaging for all.
We are looking for
A self-motivated and enthusiastic person who thrives both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in engaging communities and volunteers in environmental activities.
The ability to deliver engaging, high-quality training and events.
Confidence in working with funders and partners to explore new opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
Be part of a programme that is making a tangible impact on Scotland's biodiversity.
Work with a supportive and passionate team dedicated to environmental engagement.
Help shape the future of Citizen Science in Scotland and empower diverse communities to take action for nature.
If you are excited about connecting people with science and nature, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and we look forward to hearing from you!
To apply, please submit your expression of interest to Josh
A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
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.
Please take a moment to view the recruitment pack.
It's important to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the recruitment pack.
Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone's individuality is recognised and valued. We believe that embracing diversity helps us achieve our goals more effectively. We welcome applications from all individuals who wish to be part of our future, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interviews to all applicants who have a disability, impairment or mental or physical health condition who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to having an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please tell us in the appropriate part of the application form.
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 email or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
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