Project support officer jobs near Edinburgh

The Fatherhood Institute team are original thinkers working at the cutting edge of gender equality.  We are looking for a part time project support officer (three days/week) to join our small, friendly, home based team.  You will support our Head of Training, looking after our busy training diary, liaising with staff in local authorities, collecting pre and post-course data and providing Zoom and Microsoft Teams support to our virtual course delivery.  September start.

We are looking for someone who:

·      Is an efficient, well organised administrator.

·Can manage and prioritise multiple tasks.

·Has strong communications skills – both written and verbal 

·       Has good time management and can work to deadlines 

·Haa excellent relationship building skills 

·Have a good attention to detail

·Can work effectively under own direction and in a team environment 

·       Isflexible, creative and use a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving 

·Has experience using a database or CRM and MS office 

At the Fatherhood Institutewe value and celebrate diversity, and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from communities under-represented in our sector including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. 

The Fatherhood Institute is a Living Wage employer. We commit to Show the Salary for every job we advertise and offer the option to request flexible working from day one. 

You’ll be joining a team that will embrace your ideas and support and encourage you to develop in your role.

Senior Project Officer

We are looking for a Project Officer to organise and deliver high quality, practical environmental conservation projects.

You will be working for a conservation charity collaborating with community volunteers to deliver practical solutions to the real-life challenges they face, their activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects, and outdoor spaces.

Position: Senior Project Officer - Green Health Activities

Location: Homebased -with access to the office in North Hampshire and travel across Hampshire and occasionally Berkshire.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Benefits: 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, pension scheme, tax free childcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, development leave, flexible working, life assurance, Bupa Health cash plan.

Closing Date: 29th August 2022

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer will work closely with the local community and will be responsible for:

• The recruitment and management of Volunteers
• The management of resources, and management of budgets
• Supervise and run local projects
• Conduct risk assessment in relation to people and working environments
• Organising and delivering high quality, practical environmental conservation projects for volunteers
• Developing and maintaining partner relationships
• Maintaining records of activities and report to partners as required
• Assist in generating income, by planning and researching new opportunities locally

About You:

You will have the following qualifications and experience.

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

• Leading and managing groups

• Planning and implementing practical projects and events

• Recruiting and managing volunteers

• Working in Partnership with other organisations, and community groups

• Knowledge of implementing health initiatives to improve wellbeing

If you feel you can bring the skills and passion to this exciting role, then apply today!

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Senior Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Project Support Officer, Conservation Project officer, Etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:    Digital Projects Officer

Location:  Home-based

Responsible to:  CEO 

Hours:  Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary:    £24,000

Starting date:  October 2022

ABOUT M4RD

M4RD exists to provide education and practical tools targeted at medical professionals, enabling them to reduce the diagnostic odyssey and improve the patient experience.

An estimated 3.5 million people in the UK live with a rare condition and one of the greatest challenges highlighted by this patient group is lack of medical professional awareness. 

A rare disease is one that affects fewer than 1 in 2000 in a population and approximately 7000 rare conditions have been described. Rare diseases have been a health priority in the UK and across the globe for many years now. Our power to diagnose rare conditions and our scope for treatment has vastly accelerated in the last twenty years. 

However the accepted approach to medical education on rare disease has changed very little in that time. Usually a handful of individual rare diseases are taught about in medical education based on factors such as geographical proximity to a specialist center, an educator with a special interest or purely because it’s traditional to teach about some conditions in certain specialties. Usually this kind of education has a biomedical focus, rather than a holistic focus that is needed in rare conditions. The majority of which are life-long and cause multi-system involvement. 

The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but rewarding as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape. Within reason we try to be flexible in order to make the most out of your skills and time. If you like project management, being organised and working at a fast pace on something fun then please do apply.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The vast majority of engagement with our target audience happens online via multi-format education such as webinars, e-learning, online forums, podcast, social media content. This role requires someone who is digitally savvy, creative and is driven by the wish to raise up the voices of people in challenging situations. Areas of work will include:

M4RD: Learn

This includes using the learning management system software, Moodle, to engage with users through the Forum and supporting users with any problems they have. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the modules are running smoothly and keeping the content up to date.

The Rare Disease Podcast 4 Medics

Producing the podcast will include scheduling interviews, creating Zoom meetings for the interviews, editing the podcast, liaising with the interviewee on edits and permissions and publishing. This will involve working with Moodle but you will be supported by an M4RD Trustee who is a professional online learning developer as needed.

YouTube

M4RD has a lot of excellent video content however we haven’t had the opportunity to make it suitable for YouTube. You would be able to take this untouched platform and make it another excellent resource for our audience. This will involve working with Vimeo, YouTube and Canva.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be supporting the rest of the M4RD team in the development and delivery of digital projects as well as running your own projects. 

Key areas of day-to-day responsibility and oversight will include but not be limited to:

• Planning and preparation for projects

• Managing workflow of 2 or 3 projects at one time

• Working smoothly alongside the staff and trustee team

• Collaborating with external organisations and stakeholders

• Supporting the CEO with project work

• Delivering projects on time

• Arranging and assisting at events (usually remotely)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This role is suitable for an individual with some experience of the rare disease world who has the understanding and experience of the skills needed to meet the needs of a small but ambitious charity.

Essential

• A-levels or equivalent.

• Understanding of, and commitment to, M4RD’s objectives.

• Familiar with using Apple products and an aptitude for working on digital platforms and enthusiasm engaging online with communities.

• Computer literate and confident using all Google WorkPlace software.

• Confident in using technology, project management tools and the ability to pick up new software quickly.

• Experience with educational training programmes or e-learning platforms.

• Proven experience in project management.

• Proven experience of managing and prioritising multiple projects simultaneously

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Acts responsibly, takes accountability and communicates honestly.

• Able to work well independently and within a team.

Desirable

• Experience in the areas of rare disease or health. 

• Previous experience using Moodle.

• Previous experience creating video and audio content.

BENEFITS

• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional leave for office Christmas closure.

• Paid lunch breaks.

• 3% pension contribution.

• Flexible working practices.

• Dedicated training budget to support personal and professional development.

• Opportunities to meet and engage with collaborators and expand your professional network through attending events.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online using our Google Application Form by 9am on Monday 5 September.  

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a zoom interview w/c 12 September.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor UK Visa applications.

An exciting new role which offers the opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our pan-Sussex ‘rapid response’ triage service for those bereaved by suicide, to improve access to bereavement support services for anyone in Sussex experiencing the traumatic effects of this grief.

Keys responsibilities will include the line management of our Suicide Liaison Officer, responsibility to ensure the service operates in line with both Cruse policies and funding requirements (including rapid response to clients within 2 working days), maintenance of project plans, leading internal and external meetings, liaising with funders, maintaining regular reporting of progress against planned targets and volunteer recruitment.

The post holder will take initial calls from clients who have been recently bereaved by suicide, ensuring they are referred on appropriately for further support. 

We are looking for someone with strong project management and organisational skills, who can work on their own initiative, but who is also a collaborator with exceptional communication and relationship building skills.  Experience of working with clients affected by bereavement or trauma and a passion for supporting bereaved people are essential. 

The role is offered on an initial 12 month contract with the possibility of extension working 28 hours per week. Ideally the post holder will be based in the South-East region as the role requires some travel within Sussex and Kent. 

Project Officer 

England wide

£25,561 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

 (Ref: SUS3797)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Hybrid working in any UK Sustrans Office/Hub

About the role

As a Project Officer, you will support the England Core team, to deliver our strategic programmes of ‘Paths for Everyone’ and ‘Liveable Cities & Towns For Everyone’. These programmes focus on creating high-quality active travel infrastructure across the country.

The main focus of this role will be to assist with the delivery of significant projects, by supporting our programme leads to ensure we deliver on time, to budget and meet quality standards. This will include arranging meetings, compiling reports, gathering and analysis of information, inspecting schemes and responding to requests from our clients. 

You will also be supporting the Executive Director England, by collating various regional business plans and documents, supporting quarterly reporting, and collecting and analysing data. 

You will be liaising with regional delivery colleagues, to monitor progress and risk and to ensure project management tools/dashboards are updated regularly and accurately.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within a commutable distance to any nominated hub/office base throughout the UK.

About you

With exceptional organisational skills, you will have the ability to manage your own work and coordinate multiple priorities and deadlines across several projects.

You will be experienced in working alongside and building relationships with partners. You will have experience in project management evaluation and/or delivery.

You will demonstrate the ability to produce and present reports and summaries, from large quantities of data.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity & respect.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 24 August 2022
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 05 September 2022

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. 

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. 

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

At The Bike Project we provide an innovative solution to one of the most pressing problems facing asylum seekers and refugees on arrival to the UK: access to transport when living on a limited income, which for asylum seekers is as little as £5.66 per day.

Our mission is simple: each year we match refugees and asylum seekers with the many thousands of bikes that go abandoned or unloved around the country. We then go on to support these new bike owners to realise the emotional, practical and physical benefits of cycling.

10 years since that first bike donation, we are about to donate our 10, 000th bike and have expanded the project to include multiple programs, from refugee befriending services to women-only cycling classes.

We have supported tens of thousands of refugees to get access to bikes, learn to cycle and created a community of colleagues, refugees, volunteers and supporters. And we’ve grown rapidly in the last few years, from £720k turnover in 2018, to £2.2m turnover in 2021

Despite our successes, this is just the start. The demand from refugees for our work far outstrips our ability to meet it so we are looking to continue to grow until every refugee in the UK has the opportunity to start cycling.

If you want to be a part of that, read on!

About this role

This is where you’ll come in – if you choose to apply for the amazing role of Ecommerce Executive. Our ecommerce and retail arm has grown leaps and bounds since 2019, and we need someone brilliant to help take us to the next level.

Why you should apply:

If you care about refugees and asylum seekers, and want to work for a non-profit – then this is the job for you.

Working in the wider marketing and fundraising department, you’ll be part of a team of five and report into the Head of Marketing and Fundraising.

The role has real responsibility and autonomy. With plenty of support and a great on-boarding program, you’ll nevertheless be able to jump straight into managing and planning campaigns.

What you’ll work on:

• Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and the Retail Staff to define site updates in-line with the marketing calendar, planning to ensure timely execution.
• Set-up and upload new products, offers, text links and banners with accuracy across our websites and other digital properties including Ebay.
• Ensure the customer journey and site standards are optimised and achieved on the site. (Product, content and SEO links are commercialised)
• Responsible for growing our organic traffic profile via our Google Grants account.
• Suggest and implement recommendations using our SEO tools to improve our quality scores, reduce page errors, broken links and improve relevancy for important keywords.
• Continuously improve campaign performance through A/B testing of creative, placement and targeting combinations to improve customer conversion rates, exit pages, bounce rate.
• Be proactive to develop business growth with new and existing customers.
• Work closely with the operations and retail team to always ensure the inventory is covered.

Platforms you’ll work on:

You don’t need to be familiar with all of them, we will train you!

• Shopify
• Email Platform (Campaign Monitor)
• Salesforce
• WordPress
• Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

This job may include working with vulnerable people in challenging situations. As such, a DBS basic disclosure will be required. An openness and sensitivity to religious and cultural differences is essential when interaction with bike recipients.

How to apply!

We welcome applications via our website. 

* This role is mostly remote, but you must be able to attend some meetings in our HQ in Brixton, London, as well as occasional events and site visits

We are Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for every day, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk.

Join us and together we will make Scotland a walking nation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Scotland team to provide central support for our projects which inspire walking to school and better walking environments for everyone.

You will coordinate the delivery of projects and act as a key central contact, liaising with schools and project partners. This will involve the organising and distribution of resources and supporting project coordinators. You will ensure the smooth running of the Scotland team and office, helping to manage internal processes and communication across our project teams.

This will be a varied role and an ability to work to targets and deadlines across a wide variety of tasks is essential. The post will be home-based, with weekly travel to our Edinburgh office required.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 04/09/2022 (midnight)

Interview date: 15/09/22

In this role you will help churches to identify and sell redundant land and buildings to housing associations. This increases the supply of affordable homes in Wales, helping to alleviate homelessness.

Who are we ?

Housing Justice Cymru is the Welsh arm of Housing Justice. A national charity which mobilises church and community groups to take action to address homelessness and housing need, serving some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our vision is of a society where everyone has access to a home that truly meets their needs. Today, the work we do is needed more than ever and you could help us do even more.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time. We’re in a period of delivering more imaginative and innovative projects than ever before and we need a highly motivated person with the ability to deliver projects, who is passionate about ending homelessness, and enjoys bringing together organisations to make a difference.

Could that be you? Are you the candidate we’re looking for?

As the project lead for the Faith in Affordable Housing Project in Wales, you will work closely with churches to help repurpose church land and properties for new, genuinely affordable and decent homes. You will be full of ideas on how to make a difference in bringing forward projects and be willing to work with organisations of all faiths and none, to realise the project ambitions.

Since the launch of the first phase of the FiAH project in 2016, over 100 new affordable homes have been developed on church land in Wales and that there is a pipeline of a further 100 homes on sites either acquired, awaiting construction or under construction. Furthermore, there are an excess of 250 dwellings at the feasibility and detailed design stage.

It is recognised that each year an increasing number of the 6000 places of worship in Wales are closing due to declining and ageing congregations. Many churches are seeking to reconfigure and modernise their existing facilities to provide sustainable places of worship but also flexible, multi-purpose buildings for wider community activity.

The role is a home based role, in Wales, with some travel locally and across the country. The role is full time (35 hours per week). We offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days of annual leave, flexible working to fit in with individual's needs, well-being support and pension.

Summary

Good Neighbours UK in collaboration with UNICEF is looking for a project management officer who can help deliver the psychosocial support (PSS) project at Blue Dots in Romania as a part of the Good Neighbors (GN) global emergency response team. Our primary focus is on supporting women and children. This is a three-month full-time position in Romania with a salary of £30,000 pa, pro-rata.  As you can appreciate this is a rapidly changing environment and these timings may change. Your values, skills, and experience are key to succeeding in this role.

Description

Blue Dots serve as help desks and safe spaces managed in collaboration with implementing partners. They provide a series of services, including shelter information, protection, referral, transport options and PSS. They are also spaces to screen for protection needs among those who may not have received enough attention or assistance in the prior steps of the reception and registration process.

As a secondee with, ideally, previous experience working overseas, you will be familiar with operating in a rapidly changing environment. Your expertise in overall project implementation will include volunteer management, coordination, collaboration with other stakeholders, and expenditure oversight against the budget plan. You will be able to report to the donor regularly and concisely.

The successful candidate will be able to:

● Demonstrate previous experience in a similar role, ideally within an NGO context

● Take prompt actions on the rapid project cycle, be an innovative thinker, strong influencer and who can work collaboratively to achieve collective success

● Remain creative, resilient and passionate about supporting refugee groups in humanitarian aid

Key Duties

● Be part of the UK team leading on the PSS project implementation in collaboration with the global team from different countries

● Manage the volunteers including their schedule and communication

● Oversee and manage the general expenditure and prepare financial reports

● Regular monitoring of the daily implementation and collection of the feedback

● Ability to use the feedback to adjust strategies accordingly

● Manage the local PSS coordinator and other personnel at different border crossings

● Report to the director and donor in time to ensure the project runs in line with donor specifications and requirements

General Duties

● To represent GNUK at meetings with other organisations

● To promote all GNUK policies including Equal Opportunities Policy, Child Protection Policy, etc. and abide by them at all times.

These are rolling contracts and we are recruiting for more than one position.  Interviews will commence once suitable CVs have been received.

About the role

The Project and Fundraising role is about providing greater sustainability and resilience for Fahr Beyond, whilst building the capacity for Fahr Beyond to provide support for people living with Fahr’s Disease and their families.  This post will also act as a key role in managing Fahr Beyond’s working with the community and medical professionals to develop an awareness of Fahr’s and Fahr Beyond.  

What you will do

Fundraising

• You will identify potential sources of income from grants, legacies, philanthropy, and funds for both defined projects and unrestricted purposes to help grow Fahr Beyond.
• You will lead on the grant and fund writing as agreed by the Trustees, in doing so you will write compelling and inspiring applications. 
• You will work on developing the capacity of community fundraisers and supporting their endeavours.

Communication

• You will monitor and respond to incoming communication to Fahr Beyond, along with assigning any actions for response to the appropriate volunteer.
• You will work with Fahr Beyond volunteers to ensure that Fahr Beyond maintains regular communications with patients, medical professionals, and key partners

Project & Event Management

• Coordinating Fahr Beyond’s education and awareness events for Fahr’s
•  Coordinating and supporting the project work of Fahr Beyond as directed by the Trustees (such as allied health care offer, and education activities)

Diary 

• Managing events and calendar commitments for Fahr Beyond (Trustees and Staff)

What you will bring

You will bring prior experience of fundraising, ideally within a charity setting.

You will be a self-motivated and caring person who is passionate about helping people’s quality of life and committed to improving the outcomes of patients and their families.

You will have experience of providing patient/customer orientated care, with excellent communication skills, handling enquiries in a sensitive, diplomatic but assertive manner.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Cranstoun. Our vision is to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, and we are looking for someone passionate about harm reduction and innovation to play a vital role helping us on this journey.

Working within our Customer team, you will lead the piloting and expansion of our new digital Buddy Up service, designed to reduce drug related harms and deaths. We have worked with the Brave Technology Cooperation in Canada who originally developed this idea and app and are seeking an ambitious and compassionate individual to manage the piloting and expansion of this ground-breaking service, operating for the first time within the United Kingdom.

If you have a proven track record of developing and delivering innovative new services within a health and social care environment, combined with an energy to develop and deliver new ways of working, we would love to hear from you.

The BuddyUp app

The idea is simple, people who are using drugs alone can download the app and be connected to a Cranstoun volunteer, with whom they can build a rescue plan in the event of an emergency. The plan is only activated if the app user overdoses. It will send an emergency message to them, triggering the appropriate medical attention. This app is therefore all about preventing avoidable, fatal overdose.

Anyone, anywhere

With this offer we can reach all parts of the UK, people who are in rural locations can access the same support as someone living in a city. There is no pressure on anyone using this service, they do not have to be involved in Cranstoun or any other services or give out any sensitive information.

Support

The app provides support and harm reduction advice at the time when individuals are using drugs. For example, we can provide safer injecting and overdose prevention advice and if someone asks for help to access drug treatment services in their area, we can provide this information.

Partners

Cranstoun is pleased to partner with Drug Science and Release in this venture. Within the app links are available to both these organisations who can provide reliable information about drugs and legal advice.

World-class

Our aim as an organisation is to bring world class services to the UK from around the world. Our BuddyUp app is an example of this aim, and we believe it is a one stop shop for anyone who uses drugs alone.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

A standard DBS check will be undertaken with the successful candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday 24 August 2022.

Interview date (via Microsoft Teams): Wednesday 31 August 2022.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No. 1061582.

The National Fire Chiefs Council is looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join its busy Portfolio Office on a secondment or fixed term contract. The Portfolio Office currently has several national change programmes in flight delivering improvement products and guidance to the UK fire and rescue service.

The Senior Project Manager working as part of the NFCC Portfolio Office will have responsibility for leading a variety of multiple projects within the NFCC Portfolio. The postholder will use a structured project and programme management methodology to ensure the completion of work packages to deliver the desired project outcomes within defined timescales and other constraints. Ideally, we are looking for someone with extensive experience in managing projects with over 5 years managing complex schemes.

We are seeking individuals from a diverse background and with a wide range of experience in any sector. Applicants do not need to have Fire and Rescue Services experience. The ideal candidate will hold a Project Manager qualification, have experience of working in a complex environment and in stakeholder engagement.

If you think you could be the right person for this demanding but rewarding role in our team then we look forward to hearing from you!

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will take part in a competency-based interview process.

Further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. Interested candidates should send an up-to-date CV and a personal statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why the role appeals to you and what skills, experiences, and personal attributes you feel you can contribute to the organisation.

Project Officer – Species Recovery Volunteer Network (Fixed-Term)
Reference: JUL20226079
Location: Flexible in Northern Ireland
Salary: £23,939 - £26,558 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
Duration: Fixed Term for 3 years until September 2025
Hours: Full Time

Volunteers are amazing. They enhance our capacity and enable us to make a bigger and better impact for nature. The Species Recovery Volunteer Network is an exciting project to get more, and more diverse, people engaged in work to save our most threatened species. Volunteers carry out a wide variety of activities including bird-surveying, community engagement and nest protection, whilst working to provide a sustainable legacy for our most threatened species. The Network is already supporting the recovery of species in Eastern England, including little tern, stone curlew, and turtle dove.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a passion for working with people to develop and deliver the Species Recovery Volunteer Network in NI. This is a really exciting opportunity as we expand the approach into NI and engage volunteers in priority species projects here. You will work closely with on-the-ground staff to establish what support is needed for species projects across NI as well as working closely with communities to recruit and engage volunteers. You will provide capacity building and support for staff for initial species project set up, and development and skills progression for volunteer teams. You will support the project manager to ensure the project is delivered effectively and promote the project internally and externally.

What's the role about?

The successful candidate will have experience of volunteer management and be passionate about the vital role volunteers and communities play in delivering long-term, sustainable conservation. You will be a team player, with experience in training and supporting staff and volunteers. You will have proven experience of working as part of a team to deliver, monitor and report on projects. 

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting species teams to identify roles and tasks for volunteers
• Working closely with staff and local communities to build and support volunteer teams, led by volunteer co-ordinators. This will include volunteer recruitment, induction and training
• Ensuring long-term legacy through the recruitment of volunteer co-ordinators and skills development
• Working with staff, partners, and volunteers as necessary to ensure that actions are delivered to the agreed standards of cost, quality and time
• Ensuring that risks and issues are highlighted to the project manager
• Helping to put in place the right governance structure to keep the project on track
• Undertaking agreed activities in order to deliver the project outputs and objectives in accordance with the project plan
• Producing relevant project documentation, such as contributions to reports, volunteer training guides and newsletters, as directed by the project manager
• Developing and delivering appropriate communication activities such as ‘thank you’ events, media interaction, talks and production of project promotional materials in association with communications colleagues to support the delivery of the project
• Coordinating meetings and reporting to the project manager (and project board if appropriate)
• Contribute to annual project reviews and project board meetings

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• The ability to present and communicate verbally in a passionate and credible manner to internal and external audiences
• An ability to produce clear and written communications with experience of producing written materials e.g. reports, newsletters and similar project related communications
• An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• An ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Proven time management, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional project team, working with species teams, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Experience of organising training events, workshops or facilitated discussions and meetings
• Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes
• Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc)

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Experience of working with and engaging communities, ideally with a conservation or environmental focus

Additional Information

This role will require some travel and, on occasion, short periods staying away.

The location of this role is flexible within Northern Ireland and can be home and/or office-based. The line manager of this role will be home-based in England.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing Date: 23:59, Sun, 21st Aug 2022
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 29th August 2022.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

No agencies please.