Coastal Projects Officer: Stakeholder Engagement

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Coast Forum is seeking a Project Officer to coordinate complex coastal projects along the Dorset coast, working with local authorities, communities and stakeholders. You will lead and support multiple work packages, organise meetings, workshops and events, and communicate progress to partners and the public.

Part-time 30 hours/week, with option for 37 hours, fixed-term 24 months. The role requires strong multi-tasking and excellent coordination skills, plus knowledge of coastal matters

Qualifications

• Excellent multi-tasking and ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Experience in coastal matters and delivering in collaboration with coastal communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects and work packages related to coastal topics.
• Organise and facilitate community and stakeholder meetings, workshops and events.
• Communicate updates with project partners and the wider public.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Community engagement

Job description

Dorset Coast Forum is seeking a Project Officer to coordinate complex coastal projects along the Dorset coast, working with local authorities, communities and stakeholders. You will lead and support multiple work packages, organise meetings, workshops and events, and communicate progress to partners and the public.

Part-time 30 hours/week, with option for 37 hours, fixed-term 24 months. The role requires strong multi-tasking and excellent coordination skills, plus knowledge of coastal matters