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The role
The Armed Forces Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Armed Forces and Veteran Community Projects.
The post holder will have knowledge and experience of outreach/engagement, as well as experience of planning and running events and projects. The role requires flexibility and multi-tasking, as well as confidence to complete varied tasks as delegated. The role requires the coordination and chairing of working group meetings and representing the organisation at armed forces events and steering groups.
Overall, duties will differ according to the requirements of the HWE operational plan. Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include ensuring that project work is completed to a high standard and all reporting requirements are complied with. The main purpose is to ensure that the influence of HWE is maximised through the delivery of high-quality and well organised events and activities and meetings that will capture and articulate the voice and lived experience of the people of Essex.
Key accountabilities
· To work with HWE staff, and especially the Senior Management Team, to support the delivery of high quality and well-organised HWE Armed Forces Projects. This includes:
o Plan and deliver the Armed Forces Working Group online and in person meetings.
o Plan and deliver the Primary Care Network Armed Forces Working Group online and in person meetings.
o Evaluate and report on impact of the working groups.
o Enhance the attendance of the working group meetings.
o Be a point of contact for the armed forces and veteran community within Essex.
o Make connections and report on impact delivered through collaborative working.
o Project planning, to ensure that the aims, objectives and outcomes of any project are clear and in line with HWE strategy and plans, and that the intended activity is likely to achieve those outcomes; that suitable milestones and monitoring are in place; that budgets are realistic and represent best value; and that risks have been assessed.
o Project delivery, including working with and coordinating HWE ambassadors and staff, as well as external partners/stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, to ensure that HWE projects and events are delivered according to plan.
o Planning and delivering outreach events and information stands on behalf of HWE to various armed forces and veterans communities.
o Ensuring that project delivery is on time and on budget, and that risk mitigations are in place.
o Working with the HWE Communications Lead to ensure that there is a PR and communications plan in place, and that it is implemented as appropriate.
o Ensuring that projects/events are evaluated appropriately, that outcomes are monitored, and that feedback is captured and provided to stakeholders.
· To conduct other tasks and duties as considered reasonable by the CEO.
Person Specification
The post holder will be highly organised, and an engaging and effective communicator, with good written and verbal skills. You will be capable of building effective relationships with individuals and organisations, including volunteers, and will be comfortable and highly capable in planning, coordinating and delivering different projects and events. You will have a high regard for the sensitivities of working within health and social care and be able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing the interests of patients, service users and the public within the changing landscape of health and social care.
You will also be enthusiastic about working within a small and ambitious team, with a demonstrable regard for the values and principles of Healthwatch Essex and a willingness to work flexibly to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives.
Knowledge, skills attributes and experience
Essential
o Knowledge and experience of managing volunteers and/or staff.
o Demonstrable experience of managing projects and/or events, especially within the context of a complex and/or multi-agency environment.
o Experience of working in or knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and/or health and social care.
o Experience of working in a fast-paced office environment, managing a potentially unpredictable workload.
o Knowledge and experience of using IT-systems, including Microsoft Office and the internet.
o Experience and knowledge of social media and its applications.
o Experience of community outreach and engagement.
We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that this role is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
This organisation delivers specialist, trauma-informed services to Black and racially minoritised women and their children who are at risk of or have experienced domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Their work focuses on supporting individuals to rebuild safety, confidence and independence through culturally responsive and person-centred support.
They are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Officer to support the day-to-day running of the organisation and contribute to the delivery of these essential services.
The Role:
This is a varied and hands-on role, providing administrative and operational support across the organisation. You will play a key part in ensuring services run smoothly, enabling frontline teams to effectively support women and families accessing the service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality administrative support to senior staff and service teams
- Acting as a first point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, including service users, partner organisations and community groups
- Coordinating meetings, events and community-facing activities that support engagement and outreach
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records, including sensitive case-related information
- Supporting data reporting, funding returns and monitoring requirements
- Assisting with health & safety processes to ensure a safe environment for staff and service users
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experienced in administration, ideally within a charity or public sector setting
Additional Information
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
Equality & Diversity
The organisation is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce.
We particularly welcome applications from Black women and racially minoritised candidates, as this reflects the communities the organisation serves. All appointments will be made on merit.
Next Steps:
Please apply with a tailored CV today and member of our TPP team will be in touch if your CV reflects the essential criteria above. If you do not hear back from us within 3 working days, then unfortunately, you haven't been succcessfull - we will also notify you by email.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.
From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.
We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.
Title: Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Status: Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028)
Salary: £25,000 per annum pending review
Location: Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands)
Closing date: 15th June 2026
The Role:
The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you’ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs)
- Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding
- Data entry and digital records
- Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities
- Providing community network support and communications. This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands.
Specifically, this includes:
- Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed.
- Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers
- Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land.
- Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region
- Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project.
- Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland
The successful candidate will:
- Possess a relevant degree
- Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers
- A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation
- Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable
- Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful
- There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours
- You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle
Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June
Interview date: Thursday 25th June