Conservation Grazing Hub Project Coordinator

National Trust; Arnside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10

Free entry to Na

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to help shape conservation grazing across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, supporting nature recovery. You will co-ordinate a new Conservation Grazing Hub, collaborate with partners, graziers and land managers, and help develop a sustainable approach to grazing that benefits people and nature.

Based at Bank House Farm, you’ll work with the Countryside Team and report to the Countryside Manager, travelling across the landscape and

Qualifications

• Experience of co-ordinating projects including planning activities, managing multiple priorities and monitoring progress
• Organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project records and reports
• Communication skills, with the ability to build effective working and collaborative relationships across teams, organisations and partners.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, partners or contractors to coordinate activities and achieve shared objectives
• The ability to plan and organise meetings, workshops, events or consultation activities
• IT skills, including using digital systems to manage information, maintain records and support project delivery
• Ability to work independently, respond to changing priorities and identify practical solutions to problems
• A full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating activities, milestones and delivery plans across the project.
• Supporting the delivery of the conservation grazing feasibility study.
• Organising stakeholder meetings, workshops and consultation events.
• Maintaining project records, monitoring systems and reporting information.
• Supporting habitat management and practical conservation improvements.
• Co-ordinating infrastructure works, including fencing, gates, water supplies and livestock handling facilities.
• Monitoring project outputs, budgets and expenditure.
• Supporting volunteer and community engagement opportunities.
• Helping to communicate the role conservation grazing plays in nature recovery and landscape management.

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to help shape conservation grazing across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, supporting nature recovery. You will co-ordinate a new Conservation Grazing Hub, collaborate with partners, graziers and land managers, and help develop a sustainable approach to grazing that benefits people and nature.

Based at Bank House Farm, you’ll work with the Countryside Team and report to the Countryside Manager, travelling across the landscape and