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Senior Project Officer

Job details
Posting date: 27 June 2024
Salary: £24,024 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: £14,414.40 (£24,024 FTE)
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 26 July 2024
Location: Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Conservation Volunteers
Job type: Contract
Job reference: urn328

Summary

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.