Evidence and Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,700 to £28,300 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stoke Climsland, Callington |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Countryside Jobs Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Contract: Permanent Contract
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
The Evidence and Engagement Officer will work across the department but have a particular focus on community engagement and project management. The role will require the holder to be technically competent, passionate about the environment and have a keen interest in engagement and the communication of scientific data.
Proactive engagement with communities across the Southwest will form the bedrock of much of their work, including activities such as drop-in events, co-creation workshops and practical volunteer management.
The role will lead and coordinate the delivery of a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. You’ll manage budgets, timelines, reporting requirements, and stakeholder relationships to ensure impactful outcomes for rivers and communities. The role involves working closely with colleagues, communities, and partners to design and implement evidence-led initiatives that support river health, climate resilience, and public engagement. You’ll play a key role in translating science into action and ensuring collaborative, community-based approaches to river stewardship. Strong communication, organisation, and a passion for the environment are essential for this role.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be conducted in line with our safeguarding and recruitment policies.
Essential criteria.
Knowledge and Experience
• Motivated professional with demonstrable experience in designing and delivering environmental monitoring plans and projects
• Demonstrable experience in delivering community engagement projects including facilitating meetings
• Good knowledge of requirements for data protection and confidentiality
• Experience in delivering projects in a conservation setting
• Knowledge and experience of environmental issues
Skills and Competencies
• Ability to manage workload and time effectively
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills for a wide range of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and admin skills, with good attention to detail to maintain a filing system, keep appropriate records of work undertaken and outcomes, and file expenses in line with funders requirements
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Access to a vehicle, a clean valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are needed for the role
Qualifications
• An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Geography/related discipline or equivalent experience
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
The Evidence and Engagement Officer will work across the department but have a particular focus on community engagement and project management. The role will require the holder to be technically competent, passionate about the environment and have a keen interest in engagement and the communication of scientific data.
Proactive engagement with communities across the Southwest will form the bedrock of much of their work, including activities such as drop-in events, co-creation workshops and practical volunteer management.
The role will lead and coordinate the delivery of a diverse portfolio of environmental projects. You’ll manage budgets, timelines, reporting requirements, and stakeholder relationships to ensure impactful outcomes for rivers and communities. The role involves working closely with colleagues, communities, and partners to design and implement evidence-led initiatives that support river health, climate resilience, and public engagement. You’ll play a key role in translating science into action and ensuring collaborative, community-based approaches to river stewardship. Strong communication, organisation, and a passion for the environment are essential for this role.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be conducted in line with our safeguarding and recruitment policies.
Essential criteria.
Knowledge and Experience
• Motivated professional with demonstrable experience in designing and delivering environmental monitoring plans and projects
• Demonstrable experience in delivering community engagement projects including facilitating meetings
• Good knowledge of requirements for data protection and confidentiality
• Experience in delivering projects in a conservation setting
• Knowledge and experience of environmental issues
Skills and Competencies
• Ability to manage workload and time effectively
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills for a wide range of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and admin skills, with good attention to detail to maintain a filing system, keep appropriate records of work undertaken and outcomes, and file expenses in line with funders requirements
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Access to a vehicle, a clean valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are needed for the role
Qualifications
• An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Geography/related discipline or equivalent experience