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Senior Project Officer
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk
Salary: £25,225.20 pro rata per annum
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2026
Apply by 5th May 2025
About the role
The senior project officer will be based at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth. The post will facilitate a wide range of learning opportunities for local people so that they learn about and actively conserve the wildlife-rich habitat at Jupiter. Activities include identifying species, habitat management, growing insect-loving plants and a wide range of vegetables, salad, fruit and herbs. We also coordinate the wood recycling project where service users learn how to recycle pallet wood into raised beds, planters, trellises and benches.
Our long-term programme of regular facilitated natural learning activities has multiple benefits for our service users. People feel happier, more connected to people and places, they learn new skills and they feel restored by the wonderful diversity of plant and wildlife that Jupiter protects.
* A full driving licence is preferred
* This post is subject to an enhanced PVG check.
Essential: Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
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.
How to apply
Please submit your completed application form to Sandra Lyon no later than noon on 5th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applicants. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience.
You can download a TCV application form in PDF or Word format.
Interviews will be held on 09th May 2025 at our Jupiter Office, Grangemouth .
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 (5th May 2025), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in TCV.
To better understand who is applying for and obtaining roles at TCV, please complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. You can download this in either PDF or Word format. This information is crucial for identifying and eliminating barriers that may prevent people from joining us. Rest assured, this data will not be part of your application evaluation.
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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