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Project Officer
Location: Colchester
Salary: £14,333.13 per annum (£23,888.55 FTE)
Hours: 21 per week (part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Apply by 13th March 2026
About the role
This is a chance to make a real difference for nature and for people as well as developing your skills and progressing your career in conservation. You will be responsible for running weekly practical conservation activities for volunteers at sites across Essex. You will assist with volunteer recruitment and retention, publicity, reporting and other administration tasks to ensure the smooth safe running of projects. You will be required to help with other tasks as required by the Essex team on occasion.
We are looking for somebody with experience of practical conservation including grassland, woodland and pond management. You should have experience of working with volunteers in a similar capacity, planning and delivering projects, and a proven ability to work flexibly within a team. The post requires a good level of communication, both written and oral, and an organised approach.
We have an established Sunday volunteer group which this post will share managing and leading, so you must be able to work alternate Sundays.
After 6 months there will be the opportunity for the post holder to take on more hours and greater responsibilities, with a corresponding advancement in grade and salary.
If you would like an informal chat about the role please call Ben Hammond 07740 899631.
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.
Safeguarding
TCV is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and adults at risk.
All employees are expected to follow TCV's Safeguarding Policy, complete mandatory safeguarding training, and promptly report any concerns.
Safeguarding is a core part of working safely and responsibly at TCV.
A bit more about us
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Better Nature For All.
Our mission is to connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both
Since 1959, The Conservation Volunteers has been a charity creating opportunities for people to create, improve and care for nature in the green spaces around them across the UK.
Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a glorious network of protected green space across the UK.
This work connects people with nature, and that connection delivers powerful results.
Join in, feel good.
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It's important to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
How to apply
Please submit your completed application form to Tim Hills no later than noon on 13th March 2026. 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.
Please download TCV's fillable PDF application form. Alternatively, you can download the TCV application form in a non-fillable PDF or Word format.
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Interviews will be held on TBC The Cemetery Gatehouse, Colchester Cemetery, Mersea Road, Colchester.
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 (13th March 2026), 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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